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Default Have to refrigerate frosting?


Dave Smith wrote:
> Crispee wrote:
>
> > Hi. I have a frosting recipe that calls for butter, sugar and milk.
> > Just beat it together and that's it. My question is: if there is
> > uncooked butter and milk in the frosting, then how can you leave it at
> > room temp for much time at all? Can you? Are these cupcakes going to
> > have to stay in the fridge at all times? Thanks.
> >

>
> The sugar acts as a preservative.



Ahhh. OK. Interesting. Thanks!


Crispee