I have used a 2 8 oz bricks of cream cheese, 1/2 cup crisco (shortening), 1 cup butter, a 2 lb bag of confectioners sugar, vanilla extract 1 tsp. Make sure cream cheese is room temp, beat till smooth, add crisco and butter, beat...
I have made figures and flowers months in advance, I just keep them in a clean new box covered in a cool dry place. I have never had fading or anything. Its a great way to get ahead of the game when you have a lot to make!...
You can leave cream cheese frosting out at room temp. The sugar stabilizes the cream cheese. I have done this many times. I also buy sleeves of bakery quality fillings for fruit, they do not need to be refrigerated. I...
Mix some Tylose powder into your fondant or if you dont have any, cut out the shape and let it sit a few minutes to firm up a little before putting on the car. What is under the fondant? Buttercream or ganache? I...
Get the clear acrylic stand, it will last forever and you can adjust the size you need. I have a 5 tier and I love it. That one you showed is just cardboard and is $41? Wow...you can get the acrylic that will last forever...
If its just cake and buttercream I would put in the freezer till it firms up wrap with plastic wrap and freeze. Unthaw on the counter next weekend so any condensation is on the plastic wrap. It should be good still. ...
