Pro tips on how to store cake with buttercream frosting

A beautifully decorated cake is always the center of attraction in any celebration, whether it is a birthday, a baby shower, a wedding, or simply a family gathering. Usually, these cakes are filled and frosted with buttercream frosting as they stay out longer. Do you agree? I will give you all the tips and tricks on how to store cake with buttercream frosting.

Most of the time, when the celebration is over, I always wonder what to do with leftover cake as it's impossible to finish it on that day. And I am sure most of you must have faced a similar situation. So, it is a good idea to know how to store it so that you can enjoy it the next day or next week.

What is buttercream frosted cake?

A buttercream frosted cake is nothing but a layer cake that is filled and frosted with rich and smooth buttercream frosting. It can be either American buttercream, swiss meringue buttercream, or any other type mentioned here. The cake be of different flavors like vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, or lemon.

Any buttercream you choose, it will be rich, creamy, and primarily made from butter and icing sugar and enhanced with different flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, or lemon to name a few. This frosting is easily spreadable and pipeable. Hence, it is a very popular choice amongst the bakers.

Now if you compare plain cake and cake with buttercream frosting, you know who is going to win the race :). A buttercream frosted cake is surely going to impress the guests because of it's taste and it's appearance.

Why is it important to store buttercream cake?

Storing a buttercream cake is essential for many reasons mentioned below.

1. To save the cake longer - Many times we have leftover cake which is impossible to finish on that day and we don't want to throw it either. So, we need to know the proper techniques for storage so that we can enjoy the cake for long period of time

2. Keep moist - If not properly stored, cake will exposed to air and dry out very quickly.

3. Maintain cakes taste and freshness - Proper storage will save the test and keep your cake fresh so that it will taste as good as the first piece. Also, properly covered cake will not be dry and stay moist for long period.

4. Save the cake from weather - Most of time it is ok to keep buttercream cakes at room temperature but sometimes we need to store them properly so that it is saved from warm weather otherwise buttercream will start to melt, resulting in a mess.

5. Protect the cake - If properly stored, cake will be saved from outside odor, dust or any kind of contamination

What are the different ways to store cake with buttercream frosting?

There are many ways to store buttercream frosted cake depending on when you want to consume it.

You can store it at room temperature if you are consuming in 2 to 3 days. To consure within 5 to 7 days, I recommend refrigerating it and to consure in a couple of months, freeze the cake.

You can find storing and freezing instructions for for all my desserts..

How to store cake with buttercream frosting at room temperature?

You can store the buttercream frosted cake at room temperature either in an airtight container or by covering it using cake dome.

The only drawback of covering it with dome is its difficult to cover when the height of a cake is tall so in that case, cut the cake in individual slices and store in an airtight container when it is of 4 or more layers.

Also, keep in mind to store it in cool and dry place and away from direct sunlight. Why? it is made up of butter and direct sunlight may melt the frosting, simple 🙂.

How to store cake with buttercream frosting in the refrigerator?

You might wonder if we can store the buttercream frosted cake at room temperature, then why do we.need to refrigerate it?

We need to refrigerate the cake when the weather is warm or when you eant to enjoyleftovercake forlong period of time.

Cut the cake in an individual slices, then wrap with with cling wrap and then place them in an airtight container. If you want to store the individual slices directly in an airtight container then place a layer of parchment paper between them to avoid sticking. You can refrigerate the cake for a week.

How to store cake with buttercream frosting in the freezer?

To preserve the cake for months, the only option you will have is to freeze them.

First place the buttercream frosted cake in freezer until the buttercream hardens.

Now cut it in individual slices, cover with plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil and freeze in an airtight container or freezer-safe Ziplock bags. Do not forget to mention the date on aluminum foil.

How to thaw buttercream frosted cake?

To thaw the buttercream frosted cake, either place an individual piece in the refrigerator overnight or directly place on the kitchen counter for 2 to 3 hours and you are good to go.

How to identify if the buttercream frosted cake is not spoiled?

Check below signs to identify if our buttercream frosted cake has not gone bad.

1. Mold growth - If there is no visible growth or any discoloration on the cake, just discard it.
2. Smell - The good frosted cake should be smelling sweet. If it is giving any bad odors, please don't eat it.
3. Dry cake - Even after properly storing cake, if it turns of super dry, then discard it.
4. Taste - Even if everything looks ok and if you find any unusual flavor then don't consume.

How to serve buttercream frosted cake afterward?

Buttercream frosted cake tastes best when served at room temperature.

So, after thawing cake properly bring it to room temperature and serve right away.

Summary

To summarize, cover your cake with buttercream frosting properly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 7 days and for up to 2 months in the freezer.

Sr. No.	Storing Type	Days/Weeks/Months
1.	Room temperature	3 days
2.	Refrigerator	7 days
3.	Freezer	2 months

if you like these different ways, try out my 4 inch vanilla cake that is frosted with buttercream frosting.

Do you agree?

Over to you now 🙂. Which way would you prefer for storing your cake with buttercream frosting? I would love it hear it from you. Your feedback matters a lot so, do not forget to leave a comment below.

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Happy baking!