How to Store Cake: Tips for Maintaining Fresh Dessert

Congratulations on making a delicious cake! Now comes the hard part–storing it.

Our guide can provide assistance, from how to freeze to how best store different types of layers cakes like sheet, sheet pan and layer cakes are cut or uncut cakes and how best to freeze or refrigerate.

Should I Refrigerate Cake?

No. For most cakes – both cut and uncut, with or without frosting or fillings such as fresh fruits – room temperature will do just fine for several days after being made and decorated. Refrigeration might only become necessary in highly warm kitchen environments or if including fresh fruits fillings/toppings/frosting.

If you must refrigerate, cover unfrosted cakes in plastic to protect from absorbting fridge odors and drying out, unwrapping to warm on your counter before serving. Frosted cakes must first be chilled uncovered for 15 minutes to set their frosting, before wrapping in plastic for storage.

How Should Cut Cake be Stored

Once a cake has been cut, its moisture begins to escape more rapidly, which accelerates staleness. If possible, cover any exposed edges with more frosting in order to conserve moisture loss; alternatively press plastic wrap directly against it until it adheres securely; proceed as before when covering and storing; however cut cakes typically only last 3-4 days in room temperature storage conditions.

How to Store Cake Layers

Wrap each cake securely in plastic wrap from top to bottom so the plastic touches all sides (don’t just drape it over). Alternatively, opt for plastic zip-top bags instead if necessary; or store on the counter at room temperature until starting to turn stale; oil-based cakes tend to last a bit longer than butter ones in this regard. Alternatively, try freezing for extra durability!

How Can Frosted Cake Be Stored Effectively

Frosting provides the cake with its own protective barrier, eliminating the need for plastic wrap or an overturned bowl as covers to guard it against dust, pet hair and other airborne particles. Frosted cakes should remain stored at room temperature for four or five days after frosting is applied.

Get A Professional Cake Fridge

If you are running a cake shop, investing in a dedicated cake fridge is key. Crafted specifically to store confections at optimal temperature and humidity levels, such a fridge guarantees each slice retains delectable flavors with moist textures – exactly as intended by its baker!

Whether a professional pastry chef looking for consistency in their bakery work or passionate home baker hoping to up their cake game; having one on hand ensures cakes emerge from storage ready to delight both you and your lucky guests alike!