PHOTOS: Summertime Cakes - Ice Your Cake with Buttercream

By Carly Totten, Lover.ly

Did you know fondant melts when it's outside in the heat? Watching your beautiful cake slowly melt during your reception is definitely an event we want you to skip. Instead, it's as simple as opting for buttercream icing! This option will still allow your cake to look gorgeous (wait until you see the gallery!), plus you will be able to keep it out for your entire reception. You want to see your cake, and your guests to too. An added bonus - buttercream icing tends to taste better too (in our humble option).

Check out the gallery of our favorite summer reception ready buttercream iced cakes (and prepare to crave something sweet)!

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