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Will the smarties bleed if I decorate the cake tonight?

I wonder if you can help.


My daughter would like her name spelt out on her cake in smarties of the same colour and then cover the rest of the cake in a rainbow of the other colours.


Her party is tomorrow morning, so really need to get the cake done tonight.


Will the smarties bleed or go soft if I do them tonight? They are going on to a chocolate cake with a butter cream icing.


Thanks for your advice

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  • jamanda
    jamanda Posts: 968 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    Don't want to read and run. I'm not sure, but I don't think I'd risk it. You might end up with pretty puddles
  • I'm pretty sure I've had a disaster with smarties and buttercream a few years back - I'm sorry I know you're not hoping for this answer but don't risk it. x
    Started my MFW journey in August 14 : £103,650
    2019 : £77,900
  • krlyr
    krlyr Posts: 5,993 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I would reckon so. Maybe pick the Smarties out and prepare the buttercream tonight (keep in fridge in piping bag or sandwich bag) to do quickly before serving tomorrow.
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