How to Make a Birthday Cake

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   Know how to make the requested cake. There are plenty of types of cakes out there. There are layer cakes, ice cream cakes, and a myriad of other types of cakes.
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   Prepare everything that you need. You don't want to be in the middle of the process and realize you are missing the eggs and the milk.
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   Make the cake according to your chosen recipe.
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   Know what kind of decorations the cake will have . There are many, many kinds of decorations a cake can have. Cakes can simply be frosted, or they can use fondants, or they can have details made with piping bags, or just have simple cake toppers. Here are a few types of decorations to consider.

   • Flowers made from icing
   • Writing on the cake
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   Be sure to check the ingredients of anything that you use to decorate.
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Storing a birthday cake is important if there are leftovers or if you won't be eating it right away. This can work for any cake; Pound cakes, sheet cakes, single-layer cakes, and cupcakes.

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   Store a cake that is not frosted or sliced.

   • Wrap the cake tightly with plastic wrap.
   • Ensure the sides, edges, and base are covered neatly and snug with plastic wrap for quality storing. Cakes made with butter will most likely last less than oil-based cakes.
   • Keep the cake on a counter at room temperature. It should last for about a week.
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   Store a cake that is frosted but not sliced. Plastic wrap is not needed to store a frosted cake as the frosting is almost as a shield for the cake; it protects it from any air that floats like dust, pet hair, fuzz, and bacteria. Also, plastic wrap would mess up the frosting and mix with the other frosting colors. Store your cake in a cake-keeper or flip a large bowl and cover it with that. It can last for about 4-5 days.

   • If your frosting includes heavy cream (whipped cream topping) or a fruit filling like strawberry it must stay in the fridge in order to stay off from bacteria.
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   Store a cake that is sliced and includes frosting or doesn't. Sliced cakes are a little difficult to store and can be tricky, however it is possible.

   • Remember as soon as you slice a cake, all the moisture leaves and it starts to become stale and hard.
   • Try covering the cake with plastic wrap, especially the edges, to prevent that from happening. If you can, try applying frosting over the edges to protect any moisture from leaving. Sliced cake does not last for long, usually about 3-4 days.
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   Consider refrigerating your birthday cake. It doesn't matter if your cake is frosted, not frosted, sliced, and/or not sliced refrigerating is one of the best ways to store a birthday cake. It is recommended to do this during the hot seasons like spring or summer because a lot of heat and moisture can cause bacteria. For a cake that is not frosted, cover it well with plastic wrap. For a frosted cake, freeze the cake for about 15 minutes to let the frosting become a bit stiff. Your cake can last for about a week. When rooming your cake from the fridge, have it sit for about 10 minutes with room temperature, or else it will be dry and dull. .
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   Freeze the cake. If you want your cake to last longer than a week, freeze it. A well-covered cake that is stored properly can last for nearly a month. When removing your cake from the freezer, have it thaw using room temperature.
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