How to Store a Fondant Cake

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If you'll be preparing a fondant cake several days before a big event or you have leftover slices of cake, there are storage tricks you can use to keep your cake fresh. If you're storing a whole cake, wrap it well and keep it at room temperature. Refrigerate or freeze the cake for longer storage. If you're storing single pieces of cake or the top layer of a wedding cake, ensure that all sides of the cake are covered before you store them.

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Storing a Whole Fondant Cake

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  1. For short term storage, cover the fondant cake with plastic wrap. Transfer the cake to a cake carrier and keep the cake at room temperature until you need it. The cake should be used within 2 to 3 days. [1]
    • If you used a thin layer of buttercream or glaze under the fondant, you can still store the cake at room temperature.
    • If you don't have a cake carrier, cover the wrapped cake with a large overturned bowl.
  2. If your kitchen is hot or humid or your cake has fillings that need to be refrigerated, store the cake in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and place it in a corrugated cardboard box. Tape the box shut to keep out moisture.
    • While you can store the cake in a cake carrier instead of a box, moisture could get into the cake. Moisture will cause condensation to form on the fondant and the colors could run.
    • If the cake is filled with pastry cream, whipped cream, pudding, mousse, or fresh fruit, you'll need to refrigerate the cake.
    • The cake is going to "sweat" when taken out of the refrigerator. Make sure to take it out a couple of hours before consumption so it doesn't look slimy and sticky.
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  3. If you're storing the cake under a cake carrier, keep it away from sunlight and fluorescent lighting. Light can change the color of the fondant or make it fade. [2]
    • Consider using a corrugated cardboard box instead of a cake carrier since it will effectively block the light.
  4. If you want to store the cake for more than a few days, freeze it for up to 1 year. Put the entire cake in the fridge for 30 minutes so the fondant firms up. Remove it from the fridge and cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Then cover the plastic wrap with aluminum foil. Transfer the covered cake to a large freezer bag or an airtight storage container that's big enough to hold the cake. Put the cake in the freezer. [3]
    • A few days before you're ready to eat the cake, transfer the cake in its container to the refrigerator. Once it's thawed, move it to room temperature before you unwrap and serve the cake.
  5. If you've thawed or stored a fondant cake for a while, look it over for signs of spoiling before you eat or serve it. Signs of mold or spoilage include:
    • Hard or dry cake texture
    • Watery or runny fondant
    • Moldy or slimy filling
    • Mold on the fondant
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Storing Slices of Fondant Cake

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  1. Sliced cake is more likely to dry out because it's exposed to air. To protect and store the cake for 1 to 2 days, lay the slice on a plate. Spread more frosting on the side of the cake that is facing up. The frosting will seal the cake so air won't dry it out. Put the piece of fondant cake under a cake carrier and store it at room temperature. [4]
    • There's no need to lay more fondant over the slice.
  2. If you don't want to apply more frosting to the slice of cake, lay the slice of cake on a plate. Tear off a piece of plastic wrap and press it completely against all sides of the cake slice. No air should be touching the slice of cake. Store the cake slice at room temperature for 1 to 2 days. [5]
    • Don't worry about the plastic wrap sticking to the fondant. The plastic wrap will easily peel away from the fondant without snagging it.
  3. If you want to freeze a slice of cake or the top layer of a wedding cake for later, tear off a large piece of plastic wrap. Lay the cake slice or top layer of cake on the plastic wrap and wrap it up tightly. Place the piece or layer in the freezer and use it within 1 year. [6]
    • A few days before you're ready to thaw and eat the cake slice or layer, transfer it to the refrigerator and keep it well wrapped. Once it's thawed, keep it wrapped and move it to room temperature. Unwrap and eat it once it's softened.
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    Does a fondant cake need to be refrigerated?
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    Not necessarily! Fondant tends to get sticky and soft after being refrigerated, so some people prefer to leave their cakes out of the fridge to avoid this. Of course, the refrigeration factor depends on if it's summertime or hot outside, too.
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    What's fondant?
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    Fondant is something people use to cover cakes, it's a thick sugar paste. It's rolled out and used to cover cakes because it's much smoother than frosting. You can also mold it into decorations.
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    After storage, y fondant cake became very hard to cut. How we can I deal with that?
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    The fondant loses moisture during storage. Wrap in plastic wrap to seal in moisture. Brush water over fondant before serving.
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      Things You'll Need

      Storing a Whole Fondant Cake

      • Plastic wrap
      • Aluminum foil
      • Corrugated cardboard box
      • Cake carrier

      Storing Slices of Fondant Cake

      • Plate
      • Plastic wrap
      • Cake carrier

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      1. ↑ http://www.wilton.com/cms-fondant-storage-chart.html
      2. ↑ https://www.craftsy.com/post/how-to-store-a-cake/
      3. ↑ https://www.craftsy.com/post/how-to-store-a-cake/
      4. ↑ https://www.craftsy.com/post/how-to-store-a-cake/
      5. ↑ https://www.craftsy.com/post/how-to-store-a-cake/
      6. ↑ https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/cooking-tips/article/the-rules-of-freezing-cake

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      To keep a fondant cake fresh for 2-3 days, all you have to do is cover the cake and store it at room temperature. Wrap it in plastic wrap and put it inside a cake carrier or box until you’re ready to serve it. If your cake has perishable fillings or decorations, or if you’re worried that your kitchen is too hot or humid, put the wrapped cake in a box and place it in your fridge. Either way, try to keep the cake away from natural or artificial light, which can fade or change the color of the fondant. If you need to store your cake for longer than a few days, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, cover it with a layer of aluminum foil, and place it in a freezer-safe storage bag or air-tight storage container. Keep the cake in the freezer for up to 1 year. Transfer it to the fridge a few days before you’re ready to eat it so it has time to defrost. For tips on storing individual slices of fondant cake, read on!

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