Hello!

What's a good way to smooth whipped topping on a cake? Will a hot spatula liquify the topping?

Also, I need to put some royal icing flowers on the cake. If I put the flowers on the whipped topping and stick the cake in the fridge, will the colors from the flowers bleed onto the topping? Should I just put the flowers on at the venue?

I am a newbie and all help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
G

Working quickly with a hot spatula, you should be able to smooth is pretty quick. I don't think that the royal icing flowers should bleed unless you painted to color on. I think you should be fine...but if you have time, and you feel better about it, then put the flowers on after you've finished transporting the cake.

I would wait and add the flowers, so you aren't taking a chance, since it is for someone. You could put the cake in the freezer for a few minutes and then use a hot spatula to smooth it out.

Thanks a lot for the advice! I will use the hot spatula afterall then . Sorry if it came across as this cake is for someone else. I'm actually making it for my daughter's 1st birthday party - though I would still like for it to look good

Thanks again!

Oh! now I have another question.
My cake is a chiffon cake and the frosting like I have mentioned, whipped topping. If I frost the cake and stick it in the fridge, will the water bead up on the frosting once I've removed it from the fridge? Also, will the texture of the cake get altered? I will be bringing it to room temperature before serving.

Thanks a lot!