I'm trying my first cake and would like to know what cakes and fillings go together well? And what fillings don't need to be refridgerated if over 28 hrs? Sarah

Welcome to Cake Central. There are many threads asking this same question. If you search favorite combinations search all terms and limit to titles only you will find many. Here is a link to one:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-44917-favorite.html+favourite+combination

Fillings that a mostly dairy would require refrigeration. (puddings, whipped cream) If you use jams, or buttercream or a mix of both, your filling is safe at room temperature.

Hi and Welcome, maneater553.

Link to CC acronyms:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-2926-.html

Handy safe storage chart for frosting/filling:

http://tinyurl.com/ymqp6x
(From Sarah Phillips of baking911.com.)

Threads about non-refrigerated fillings:
(Has info on Rich's Bettercreme & Pastry Pride, also CC recipes.)

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-234431-.html

How to stabilize jam fillings:

http://tinyurl.com/2xpxot

Sleeved pastry fillings:

http://www.countrykitchensa.com/catalog/mini.aspx?T=1&SubCatId=798

http://www.thebakerskitchen.com/BAKEWARE_SHOPPE/Baking_Ingredients/Pastry_Filling/pastry_fillings.htm

Chart showing how much filling to use per layer:

http://www.countrykitchensa.com/ckideas/ckIdea.aspx?idea=494&occasion=General%20Cake%20Instructions

Cake Mix doctoring spreadsheet:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-50878.html

Favorite flavors threads:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-528783-.html

Overview of different types of frosting:
(With troubleshooting chart.)

http://tinyurl.com/yh44gu

Thread on meringue b/c's:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-137351.html

Great doctored cake mix recipe:

http://tinyurl.com/2cu8s4

Link to Wilton's cake preparation and serving guides:
(How much batter needed per pan by size (2 or 3" deep), how long to bake and at what temperature - and more.)

http://www.wilton.com/cake/cakeprep/baking/times/index.cfm

Link to Wilton's cake baking & decorating help:
(Everything from how to level to stacking tiers.)

http://www.wilton.com/wedding/makecake/index.cfm

HTH