COVERS HOT CLIMATES

Many Have questions motivated me to speak on rooftops for hot climates.  I share in this article for information management experience and Learned some research data.

When I Questioned covers cakes / pastries in hot weather, the first thing That comes to mind is the cover of  Italian meringue  for two Simple Reasons: Because you do not fat and Because the process Involves a hot syrup cooking whites.  The meringue is made With meringue or meringue powder foundation is even better.  The recommendation is to give more work to the blender or add a little meringue powder.  It is more consistent and more stable.

Secondly, I think  Buttercream  or butter cream made ​​with hydrogenated vegetable fat.  In cases of heat is not so intense, Where the cover is handled in a cool environment (Within local or home) and without exposure to heat from the outside environment , you can to prepare the recipe with half of vegetable oil and half butter / margarine.  Improves the taste and feel of fat on the palate.

If the recipe is prepared   based buttercream frosting  or meringue powder, it is more compact and stable.  Resists Further Means warm or hot environment.  Per 1/4 lb.  powdered sugar cite the recipe is added 1 teaspoon meringue powder.

The recipe  Wilton Buttercream  more classic, we tested and practiced MOST Bakeries @ s.  If 2 tablespoons cornstarch (cornflour) are added Diluted in 2 tablespoons of liquid milk than the recipe calls, the cover is more stable and less vulnerable to moisture from hot climates .

Wilton His cites another variation of classic buttercream recipe to keep it intact and strong.  Personally I have not tried it but I find logic and believe That They can serve.  It is to add 5 teaspoons of  powder mixture to make whipped cream  with 2 tablespoons of liquid at the end of the milk preparation.

It is worth saying That the preparation of covers With grease Should be done in a cool environment, preferably with air conditioning. Prepare in advance, with the fat a little hard and keep refrigerated.

Recommendations   for the management cover Buttercream:  
. 1) Cover the cake or cupcakes ahead  . When dried or cured a little buttercream Creates heat resistance of the environment 
2) The cake or cupcakes decorated in cool environment Should REMAIN with air conditioning or chilled before removing to Until outside Shortly before serving.  
3) For transport it matters so much in vehicles with air conditioning or refrigeration and Avoiding direct light.  It is safe transport Also in boxes with dry ice.