Refrigeration Availability: Ensure that a refrigerator is available at the venue. Cakes, especially those with buttercream, must be kept cool to maintain their structure and appearance, particularly in the Florida heat.

• Outdoor Risks: Cakes displayed outdoors are at a higher risk due to heat, humidity, and environmental factors. Consider an indoor placement to protect your cake from melting or deteriorating.

• Display Times: Keep the cake refrigerated until it’s time for display. Ideally, cakes should be out of the fridge no longer than necessary to avoid softening of the buttercream and any structural compromise.

• Tiered Cake Transportation: Ensure that someone reliable is responsible for transporting the cake. The vehicle should have enough room, such as a flat trunk or floor space. Never place the cake on a seat or lap, as this increases the risk of damage.

• Transporting Your Cake: Drive slowly and cautiously to minimize bumps or sudden stops. Refrigerate the cake as soon as you arrive at your destination to re-stabilize the buttercream and prevent any unwanted sagging or collapse.

• Butter and Heat Considerations: Cakes are made with buttercream, which contains butter. Butter melts at a relatively low temperature, so keeping the cake cool is crucial, especially in Florida’s heat.

• My Assistance: I will assist in safely packing the cake for transportation, but once the cake leaves the studio, I am no longer responsible for its condition upon arrival.

• Protective Icing Layer: All tiered cakes are iced with a layer of ganache under the decorative American buttercream for added stability.

• Fondant Decorations: While I use fondant for decorations, I typically avoid covering the entire cake with fondant due to its sensitivity to temperature changes, which can cause bubbling, cracking, or tearing.

• Post-Transportation Refrigeration: After transportation, it’s essential to refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes to stabilize the buttercream and prevent any shifting or sagging.

• Short Commute Risks: Even short distances can cause internal shifts in the cake during transport, which may not be visible from the outside but could lead to cracks that limit display time.

• Consider Faux Cakes or Tiers: If suggested, consider using faux cakes or tiers to avoid structural issues with real cakes. I will not deliver a real tiered cake if I feel it is unsafe for transportation, so please consider my recommendations to prevent any cake failures.

• Final Note: It’s extremely important to me that your cake looks as good as it tastes, so following these guidelines will help ensure your cake arrives and stays in perfect condition for display.