Chocolate & Date Fridge Cake Recipe | Waitrose & Partners (2024)

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How long does fridge cake last? ›

Here's a simplified guide for how long different types of cakes might last in the fridge: Plain Cake (like unfrosted Moist Vanilla Cake): About 5-7 days in the fridge. Cake with Buttercream, Whipped Cream or Custard (like Moist Chocolate Cake with Fluffy Chocolate Frosting): 4 days, since dairy spoils quicker.

Serve and enjoy! Remember to freeze any portions you don't eat this time to save them from going in the bin. A great time saver for a simple meal another day when you may be busy. Defrost your frozen portions in the fridge and use within 24 hours, or in a microwave on 'defrost' directly before use.

Edwards added that while store-bought cakes can last a long time in the fridge, homemade cakes should typically be consumed in five to seven days.

The last thing you want is a cake that tastes like the hard boiled eggs it was stored next to in the fridge. Wrap that cake up tight! Most cakes can be stored in a freezer for up to one month, or in the fridge for one week.

Cakes that are packed with flavour including lemon drizzle cake, carrot cake, chocolate cake andfruit cake freeze very well and will retain their flavour for up to three months. If you want to freeze a cheesecake for example, the good news is that it is possible.

Once your cakes come out of the oven and are properly cooled to room temperature, you can pop them in your freezer.

Storing your cakes at room temperature is ideal if you plan to serve them within a day or two of baking. This is because refrigeration can cause some types of cakes to dry out or become too firm, particularly those with buttercream frosting. To keep your cake fresh, cover it with plastic wrap or a cake dome.

(You can use toothpicks to keep the plastic wrap from touching the frosting.) Once you've cut into it, you'll want to make sure to cover the exposed part tightly with a separate piece of plastic wrap to retain moisture. Frosted cake will last for about four to five days in the fridge.

If you do refrigerate, wrap unfrosted cakes in plastic to protect them from absorbing any weird fridge smells and to protect them from drying out, and then unwrap it to warm up on the counter before serving. For frosted cakes, chill the cake uncovered for 15 minutes to harden the icing, then wrap it in plastic wrap.

Bakery or homemade cookies can be stored at room temperature two to three weeks or two months in the refrigerator. Cookies retain their quality when stored in the freezer for eight to 12 months. Moist bars, such as cheesecake and lemon bars, can be refrigerated for seven days.

Does cake go bad out of the fridge? ›

How long can cake sit out unrefrigerated? If your cake is frosted with buttercream, it will last covered at room temperature for up to four days. However, it is best to refrigerate cakes with other frostings such as cream cheese or ganache. A fully covered unfrosted cake will last for up to 2 days at room temperature.