Cakes are perishable. No single process is the one for properly storing all types of cakes. It is important to know the kind of the cake before deciding how to store it properly and keep your cakes fresh. You should learn the proper way of storing the cake in the cake display cabinets. Cake display cabinets are a great way of attracting a large number of customers. Cakes are beautiful and colorful, so they appeal to the customers. Cake display appliances have glass fronts which make them an efficient tool for advertisement of the cakes.
Cakes are rich desserts. It is baked, and it contains ingredients such as sugar, eggs, flour, and oil. The storage of the cakes should be decided based on the ingredients that it is made up of. The Proper decoration is an important part of the cake baking and decorating process. Things that affect the freshness of the cake are heat, humidity, and intense artificial light. The intense light can change the color of the cake. Cake can be kept in the best condition if it is stored away from all of these elements.
Storing the Cake before Decorating:
If the cakes that you are storing has an elaborate decorating plan, then it is better to divide the labor. Cake can be kept fresh if you bake the cake in advance. It will decrease the work as well. It will also prevent the outer layer from becoming stale.
Let the Cake Cool:
After baking they do not put the cake in the refrigerated cabinet before it gets cold. If a warm cake is stored and wrapped, it can create steam. The formation of vapor can lead to quick deterioration of the cake. Keep the cake at room temperature until it reaches room temperature. If you are storing is for a longer period, wrap it tightly. You can also display them in the cake display cabinets without wrapping.
If you store it in the cake display unit after wrapping it tightly then, it will stay fresh for a few days. The layers of the cake are not used then they can be kept in the freezer for up to a month. Just thaw the layers before using them.
Storing the Cake after icing:
After the cake is iced the methods for cake storage also change. After freezing the storage, the method depends on the type of icing that is used. Here are some of the different types of icing and tips for proper storage.
Fondant and the Buttercream:
Fondant and the buttercream have the quality of sealing in the moisture. The cake stays fresh, and it does not dry out easily if it has an icing of buttercream and fondant. It creates a barrier between the cake and the outer world. They can be stored in the refrigerated cake display cabinets, but the condensation can cause the colors to fade. To keep the icing color, it is important that you avoid sudden temperature changes. When the cake is taken out of the refrigerator first, transfer it to air conditioned space, so it does not suffer from heat shock.
Whipped Cream or Cream Cheese:
If you are using whipped cream or cream cheese as icing, then it should not be left at the room temperature for a long time. It should be placed in the refrigerator to maintain its good texture. The cream cheese icing can be frozen. The texture of the frozen cream icing can change.
Boiled icing:
The boiled icing can refrigerate, but it can also be stored at room temperature. Cakes with this icing should not be frozen. If frozen the texture of this icing can become gummy.
Ganache:
Cakes with Ganache frosting can be stored in the refrigerator. Storing this cake is similar to storing the cakes with fondant icing. You can store it at room temperature, and it can be frozen as well.
General Tips:
If the cake that you are making is a tall and elaborate one, then always prefer to store the cake in separate layers. It is convenient and comfortable. Assemble the cake when it needs serving. It will also allow dividing the labor, and you would be able to do a lot of the work beforehand.
If the cake that you are decorating a cake that has tinted pieces, then it is possible that it will bleed. The colored pieces of the cake can suffer if it is left open to the moisture. Moisture is not okay for the tinted cake decoration at all.
While deciding the storage temperature of the cake, always consider the filling. The room temperature depends on the ingredients that are used in the filling. The filling will decide whether it needs to be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerated cabinets.
Storing the Cake Slices:
If you are storing the cut slices of the cake, then they need to be stored accordingly. The slices of the cakes tend to become dry pretty quickly. The freshness of the slices can be maintained by placing a plastic sheet on the piece of cake. You can also add some more toppings to seals the exposed side of the slice. The whole process will keep your cakes fresh & tasteful for long time.
