Freezing a cake? - Cake Decorating Community - Cakes We Bake2024-03-29T14:58:33Zhttps://cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/freezing-a-cake?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe only way a cake can becom…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-02-20:4635016:Comment:8873832012-02-20T18:49:16.004ZJune Kowalczykhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/JuneKowalczyk
<p>The only way a cake can become frosted is if air gets at it, and it gets freezer burn. You couldn't have wrapped your cake securely enough. You have wrap your cooled cake with plastic wrap tightly, then tin foil. I have done it hundreds of times. Perfect results everytime. Of course, I am asuming I am much older than you, so have the benefit of years of experience.</p>
<p>Freezing cakes is a must sometimes because of busy schedules & time constraints. Your schedule makes sense, and when…</p>
<p>The only way a cake can become frosted is if air gets at it, and it gets freezer burn. You couldn't have wrapped your cake securely enough. You have wrap your cooled cake with plastic wrap tightly, then tin foil. I have done it hundreds of times. Perfect results everytime. Of course, I am asuming I am much older than you, so have the benefit of years of experience.</p>
<p>Freezing cakes is a must sometimes because of busy schedules & time constraints. Your schedule makes sense, and when I have the time, this is what I do. But like I said, our schedules don't always make it possible.</p> I don't freeze mine. I bake…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-02-20:4635016:Comment:8873642012-02-20T15:37:36.190ZLaney Cowanhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LaneyCowan
<p>I don't freeze mine. I bake on Monday's. I let them cool completely then wrap each in cling wrap & put them in the fridge. On Wed., I crumb coat. Thur., I do the final coat & depending on time start the decorating. </p>
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<p>I have only frozen a cake once (had to reschedule the event) & it was completely frosted. I boxed it then wrapped the box with cling wrap, al+ foil, & more cling wrap.</p>
<p>I don't freeze mine. I bake on Monday's. I let them cool completely then wrap each in cling wrap & put them in the fridge. On Wed., I crumb coat. Thur., I do the final coat & depending on time start the decorating. </p>
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<p>I have only frozen a cake once (had to reschedule the event) & it was completely frosted. I boxed it then wrapped the box with cling wrap, al+ foil, & more cling wrap.</p> It really depends on how lon…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-02-20:4635016:Comment:8873312012-02-20T14:05:32.433ZJune Kowalczykhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/JuneKowalczyk
<p>It really depends on how long you plan to freeze something. As far as cake, you usually don't freeze it for months like other products. You are trying to protect your product from "freezer burn". Dinette is right, you can do over kill. My last cake, because it was only in the freezer for 3 days, was 1 layer plastic wrap, & then into a zip loc bag. I have a food saver machine, which sucks all the air out of the bag you place your product in. That is what causes freezer burn, air geting…</p>
<p>It really depends on how long you plan to freeze something. As far as cake, you usually don't freeze it for months like other products. You are trying to protect your product from "freezer burn". Dinette is right, you can do over kill. My last cake, because it was only in the freezer for 3 days, was 1 layer plastic wrap, & then into a zip loc bag. I have a food saver machine, which sucks all the air out of the bag you place your product in. That is what causes freezer burn, air geting at your product. Technically, using the food saver, I could freeze a cake up to 6 mnths. Would I?? Not Likely.</p> No, it won't hurt it at all,…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-02-20:4635016:Comment:8870382012-02-20T00:06:22.271Zdenette lynchhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/denettelynch
<p>No, it won't hurt it at all, just a waste of plastic wrap/foil and your time. Don't worry about it. It will be fine. Cakes and icing are pretty resilient and hard to really mess up. That is why you will find different ways to do things, there are more than one "right" way. Relax and have fun! Denette</p>
<p>No, it won't hurt it at all, just a waste of plastic wrap/foil and your time. Don't worry about it. It will be fine. Cakes and icing are pretty resilient and hard to really mess up. That is why you will find different ways to do things, there are more than one "right" way. Relax and have fun! Denette</p> Would having several layers m…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-02-19:4635016:Comment:8869872012-02-19T23:46:35.804ZTerry Binghamhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/TerryBingham
<p>Would having several layers make the cake not freeze well? I wrapped it in plastic wrap (2 layers) and foil (1 layer) and put it in the freezer. I may be taking it out tomorrow or Tuesday morning. This is my first time freezing a cake, so I'm a bit nervous but if everything I've read here is any indication, I have high hopes.</p>
<p>Would having several layers make the cake not freeze well? I wrapped it in plastic wrap (2 layers) and foil (1 layer) and put it in the freezer. I may be taking it out tomorrow or Tuesday morning. This is my first time freezing a cake, so I'm a bit nervous but if everything I've read here is any indication, I have high hopes.</p> You don't need to use so many…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-02-19:4635016:Comment:8869852012-02-19T23:32:32.808Zdenette lynchhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/denettelynch
<p>You don't need to use so many layers to wrap it before freezing, especially for such a short time. Just do a single wrap with saran OR aluminum foil OR a zip lock OR nothing at all.</p>
<p>You don't need to use so many layers to wrap it before freezing, especially for such a short time. Just do a single wrap with saran OR aluminum foil OR a zip lock OR nothing at all.</p> Thanks June!tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-02-19:4635016:Comment:8868742012-02-19T22:38:04.202ZTerry Binghamhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/TerryBingham
<p>Thanks June!</p>
<p>Thanks June!</p> Keep it wrapped. Unless you a…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-02-19:4635016:Comment:8868652012-02-19T20:48:23.991ZJune Kowalczykhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/JuneKowalczyk
Keep it wrapped. Unless you are carving, then it is better to do when partially frozen
Keep it wrapped. Unless you are carving, then it is better to do when partially frozen Thanks June, that's what I th…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-02-19:4635016:Comment:8870262012-02-19T20:11:23.397ZTerry Binghamhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/TerryBingham
<p>Thanks June, that's what I thought. So, is it better to keep it wrapped or unwrap while it is coming to room temperature?</p>
<p>Thanks June, that's what I thought. So, is it better to keep it wrapped or unwrap while it is coming to room temperature?</p> Yes, you are correct Terry
Th…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-02-19:4635016:Comment:8869532012-02-19T19:51:48.491ZJune Kowalczykhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/JuneKowalczyk
Yes, you are correct Terry<br />
The condensation reverts back into the cake.
Yes, you are correct Terry<br />
The condensation reverts back into the cake.