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Rant: I started using a hair dryer on my buttercream and it's a game changer.
My buttercream was always too cold from the fridge, making it tear the cake crumb. I tried letting it sit out for an hour, but then the kitchen got too warm and it got greasy. Last week, I grabbed my wife's hair dryer on the low setting and gently warmed the outside of the bowl for about 30 seconds while mixing. It softened perfectly without melting. Some bakers say this is a hack that risks splitting the frosting, but it worked for me three cakes in a row now. Has anyone else tried this, or do you have a better method for getting buttercream to the right temp fast?
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lisa_bennett3mo ago
Three cakes in a row? I can't believe nobody told me about this sooner. I've been using the microwave in 5 second bursts and crossing my fingers it doesn't turn into soup. The hair dryer sounds way more controlled, even if it looks ridiculous standing there pointing a hair dryer at a bowl of frosting.
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reese_patel6mo ago
Honestly, that buttercream struggle is so real. The hair dryer trick sounds brilliant, even if it makes some people nervous.
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