Cake Storage
Cake Storage How to Store?
Plain Butter Cakes, Single or Room Temperature- Store at room temperature for
Multiple Layered Cakes, Cake Be sure to cover tightly but do approximately 5 days. Freeze for
from a Mix not refrigerate. longer storage, up to 3 months.
Angel Food Cake Room Temperature- Store at room temperature for
Be sure to cover tightly but do approximately 5 days. Freeze for
not refrigerate. longer storage, up to 2 months.
Chiffon Cake Room Temperature- Be sure to Store at room temperature for
cover tightly but do not approximately 5 days. Freeze for
refrigerate. longer storage, up to 2 months.
Frosting / Topping Storage
Frosting / Topping Storage How to Store?
Be sure to cover tightly but do not
refrigerate. If it is not stored
airtight, it will begina to set.
Boiled Icing Room Temperature
Once a cake has been frosted with
boiled icing it can be stored at
room temperature.
Freezing is not recommended.
Room Temperature Buttercream can be stored,
refrigerated, in an airtight
It can also be frozen for container for up to 2 weeks before
using.
extended storage.
Buttercream Frosting
A decorated cake with
buttercream frosting can be
stored at room temperature for up
to 3 days.
Cream Cheese Frosting Refrigerated Cream cheese frosting can be
stored in the refrigerator for up
Cakes frosted with cream to 2 weeks before using.
cheese frosting must be stored
in the refrigerator. Cream cheese frosting can be
frozen.
Unused fondant can be stored in an
airtight container for up to 2
months at room temperature in a
cool, dry area.
Fondant Room Temperature Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Store cakes decorated with
fondant for up to 3 days at room
temperature.
A cake with fresh fruit topping
should only be assembled within a
Fresh Fruit Topping Refrigerated
few hours of eating it.
If the cake has a cooked fruit
topping that does not contain eggs,
it can be stored at room
temperature for up to 2 days.
Refrigerate for longer
storage.
Ganache Room Temperature Ganache can be stored at room
temperature for up to 2 days
before using.
The ganache will need to be
warmed again before using.
A cake covered with ganache
should be stored at room
temperature.
It does not store well as it
deflates easily.
It is recommended to prepare
Meringue Style frosting Refrigerated close to when it is to be used.
If storing, it needs to be
refrigerated.
Royal Icing room temperature It can be stored up to 3 days at
room temperature. Be sure to
cover the bowl with a damp cloth
and then plastic to prevent it from
drying out.
Filling Storage
Filling Storage How to Store?
Custard Filling Refrigerated The custard filling can be stored in
the refrigerator for up to 3 days
but is best when used the day it is
made. A custard type filling should
not be frozen
Fresh fruit added in between the
layers of the cake should only be
assembled within a few hours of
eating it.
Fresh Fruit Filling Refrigerated
If the cake has a cooked fruit
filling that does not contain eggs, it
can be stored at room temperature
for up to 2 days.
Jelly filings Room Temperature Cakes with this type of filling can
be stored at room temperature for
up to 4 days as long as the frosting
can be stored at room
temperature; after 4 days the jelly
will have a tendency to start to
mould.
Whipped Cream Refrigerated A cake with whipped cream filling
should be refrigerated and served
the same day that it is made.
