Cake Care

Now that you have your cake, how do you take care of it?  On this page you will find info on how to transport your cake, how to store your cake, and most importantly, how to cut your cake.  If you have specific questions not addressed on this page, doesn’t hesitate to shoot me an email and ask.

Transportation

Make sure you keep your cake as cool as possible, especially during the summer months.  Think of your cake as a baby, if it’s too hot, too sunny, or too humid for a baby, chances are, it’s also too much for your cake.  Transport cake in an air-conditioned vehicle (when hot), on a flat surface, away from loose objects. Keep cake level at all times. Putting a cake on the seats of your vehicle will not work. Drive carefully and do not brake suddenly.

Pick up and carry your cake from the bottom only.

Temperature

Always keep your cake out of direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. If you are eating your cake the same day, you can keep it in a cool room, out of direct sun, until you are ready to serve it.  If you are traveling with the cake, either the same day, or the next, it’s advised to put the cake in the fridge until you are ready to leave.  Transporting a cold cake is much easier, and less precarious than one at room temperature.

It’s always best to eat the cake at room temperature to get cake experience.

Leftovers and Storage

If you have any leftovers, they can be wrapped in plastic, or placed in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to a week.  You can also freeze the cake in an air tight container for up to 3 months without loss of quality.  I recommend slicing up the cake before freezing if you prefer individual servings.  To defrost, transfer the cake to the fridge and allow to defrost overnight in container.

Cake Cutting

Below is a short video on the best technique to use. There is also a cutting chart to help you get the most servings out of your cake.

If you have a tiered cake, there will be a wooden center dowel going through the middle of the cake for stability.  There will also be plastic straws on tiers below the top tier for support.  Please remove any straws before serving.

If you have fondant figures, sugar flowers, fresh flowers, or other 3D decorations, make sure to remove them from the cake before cutting.  While they are made from sugar, there may be bamboo skewers or other support elements inside them that are not edible.

If you have a 3D carved cake, you will receive specialized instructions specific to your cake.