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Do you have to fully thaw frozen cake?

Maria Short
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Maria Short is a Baker and the Owner of Short N Sweet Bakery & Cafe in Hilo, Hawaii. With over 24 years of experience, she specializes in specialty desserts and wedding cakes. She graduated from L’Academie de Cuisine’s Pastry Arts Program with honors and studied at Baltimore International Culinary College. In 2019, Maria competed in the 6th season of the Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship. In 2010, she had a cake named one of “America’s Most Beautiful Cakes” by Brides magazine.

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Yes, if it's a dense cake (like butter cakes, marble cakes, and cupcakes). You can have an accident if you're exerting so much force to cut through a thick, frozen cake.

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How long does it take to thaw a frozen cake?

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The best way to thaw a frozen cake is to let it slowly come to room temperature. To do that, take it out of the freezer and place it in a refrigerator. Leave the cake in its wrappings in the fridge for a full 24 hours so it slowly starts to thaw. You could even leave the cake for up to 2 days. Take the cake out of the fridge and place it on your counter about an hour before you want to cut and serve it and it'll be good to go!

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Can you defrost cake in microwave?

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No, you really shouldn't. The microwave will alter and melt the frosting and the cake won't thaw evenly. You'll end up with a mess of frosting and cake, with the center still frozen. The best way to defrost a cake is to let it slowly thaw in your refrigerator for at least 24 hours. Then, let it come to room temperature by taking it out of your fridge and placing it on your counter for about an hour before you plan to eat it.

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Does freezing a cake make it more moist?

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While freezing a cake is a great way to save it until you're ready to serve and eat it, it won't make it moister. In fact, the cake may be a little more stale and dry than it was when it was freshly made. However, if you let it thaw for a full day in your fridge and then let it come to room temperature on your counter for an hour before you serve it, the cake will still taste great and the frosting will still look good.

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