5 Essential Baking Tips for Hot Florida Summer
•Posted on July 15 2025
Summertime in Florida means sunshine, palm trees, and... high humidity. While it’s the perfect season for beach days and backyard BBQs, baking in the summer heat can come with its own unique challenges. From melting butter to frosting that won’t hold, the hot and humid weather can mess with your recipes if you’re not prepared.
But don’t worry—at Sweet Life Cake and Candy Supply, we’re here to help you beat the heat with pro-level baking tips and the right tools. Whether you're a hobby baker or running a cottage bakery, these 5 essential summer baking tips will keep your sweet creations cool, stable, and stunning all season long.
1. Chill Your Tools and Ingredients
Warm kitchens can cause ingredients like butter and shortening to soften too quickly. To keep your doughs and batters consistent, chill your mixing bowls, rolling pins, and even your flour ahead of time. This technique is especially helpful for cookies, pastry dough, and pie crusts.
Try storing your mixing tools in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before you begin baking. You can also use silicone baking mats to prevent sticky messes when rolling out dough in warm weather.
2. Use the Right Bakeware
Summer baking calls for strategic cookware. Use light-colored or air-insulated baking pans to prevent over baking, especially for cookies and cupcakes. These pans reflect heat instead of absorbing it, giving you more even results in a hot oven.
Avoid dark metal pans, which tend to over brown your baked goods, particularly if you're working with delicate batters or low baking temperatures.
3. Go Easy on the Buttercream
Classic American buttercream tends to melt quickly in humid conditions. Instead, opt for more heat-resistant options like Swiss Meringue Buttercream or stabilized whipped cream. You can also use a high-ratio shortening, available in our ingredient section, to make your frosting more stable.
If you’re decorating cupcakes or layer cakes, be sure to pipe in a cool room and refrigerate immediately after.
4. Work With the Weather
Florida humidity can wreak havoc on meringues, royal icing, and fondant. If you’re making sugar flowers, cookies with detailed icing, or any decorations that need to dry, do it early in the day or use a dehumidifier in your workspace.
Need help picking the right decorating tools for summer? Check out our full selection of summer-proof decorating supplies.
5. Store Your Baked Goods Smartly
Heat and moisture can make your cookies soggy and cakes dense. Store your baked goods in airtight containers away from direct sunlight. If you need to keep them fresh longer, consider freezing and defrosting right before serving. We recommend using bakery boxes and treat bags to keep your confections protected from the elements and transport-friendly.
Bonus Tip: Plan Ahead and Bake at Night
During the hottest parts of the day, your kitchen can become unbearable. Consider baking early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid peak heat, and take advantage of the cooler air to help your creations set properly.
Stay Cool & Bake On
Summer baking in Florida doesn’t have to be frustrating. With the right techniques and a few pro tools, you can create bakery-worthy sweets that look and taste amazing—even when it’s 90 degrees outside.
Need to restock your warm-weather baking supplies? Visit our online shop or stop by our Miami location to browse cooling racks, heat-resistant frosting ingredients, and the tools we use ourselves in summer baking.
Sweet Life Cake and Candy Supply is here to help you make this summer deliciously unforgettable!