Icing that is good in hot weather?

Hi! I am doing a wedding cake for an outdoor reception in the middle of August.
It is very warm (hot actually), and I was wondering what icing will hold up the best. I know fondant does well, not sure about butter cream underneath. And I would rather not do fondant. Any and all suggestions and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much in advance for all the answers.
Darla

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Jun 23, 2009

hot weather icing
by: Deborah

If you are going to use buttercream, I would suggest that you make it with just shortning and use a butter flavor. The shortning crusts over and won't melt as quickly. Also, do not set the cake in the sun. Put it under a tent or shaded area. I would also suggest that the cake stay inside until ready to serve if possible. Good luck!

Jun 23, 2009

buttercream icing
by: Anonymous

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-5313-7-Sugarshacks-Buttercream-Icing.html

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-5163-8-Sugarshacks-icing-and-Tips.html

This is the frosting I use all the time. I did an experiment last week when the temps were over 90 degrees and it was humid. I set some of the icing out on a slide in the noon sun and it did not melt.

I then used it for 2 wedding cakes on Friday and Saturday evening and it held up fine.

Here's another recipe that they say will hold up. I didn't have much luck with smoothing this because the sugarshack recipe is what I always use and this one wasn't what I'm used to. http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-6992-0-Indydebis-Crisco-Based-Buttercream-Icing.html