Will sanding sugar on frosting last in the refrigerator overnight?

[LuluLovesDisney]

I am making 3 dozen cupcakes. They are supposed to look like apples so I have to dip the frosted tops into red sanding sugar before adding the stem and leaf. I am bringing them to work and would prefer not to be doing this in the morning. However, I don't want the red dye from the sugar to leak or otherwise get messed up. Does anyone know if colored sanding sugar on frosting will keep in the refrigerator overnight or am I getting up at 5 am? Thank you!!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Are you using a buttercream frosting?

Sanding sugar will likely run in the refrigerator.

Sanding sugar will also likely run when frosting is cold and then warms up. (So if you take them out of the fridge in the morning and then sugar them.)

You could leave them out on the counter overnight unless your house is really humid, which may also cause the sanding sugar to run.

Best way: finish and leave on counter overnight. Sugar and cupcake frosting need to be the same temperature.

 

[laurie31]

I never put cakes in the fridge, even red velvet with cream cheese icing. It's just never occurred to me.

I wouldn't bother putting them in the fridge just overnight. Decorate them tonight, leave them out, and they should be fine tomorrow, as long as your house doesn't get too hot overnight.

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Thanks, guys! They look really cute. I am almost done. I never thought about leaving them out but I guess if you all say it is okay, it probably is! People will start eating them around 8 am anyway - not too long. Yes, it is a buttercream (1/2 butter, 1/2 shortening).