How Many Days Does A Fondant Covered Cake Stay Good?

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kileyscakes Posted 2 May 2009 , 1:58pm
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I was wondering how long a cake covered in fondant is good for? the buttercream is with all shortening, so it should be ok for a while right?

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cheesecakes-galore Posted 2 May 2009 , 2:13pm
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I have had some that did not require refridgeration that was good for 5 or 6 days, it might last a little longer if you keep it in the fridge.

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grandmaruth Posted 2 May 2009 , 2:22pm
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i just delivered one that was 6 days....i work a full time job and it was the only thing i could do...i have had them a couple times for that long and the cake is so moist that i really like it icon_smile.gif

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Win Posted 2 May 2009 , 2:34pm
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Originally Posted by kileyscakes

I was wondering how long a cake covered in fondant is good for? the buttercream is with all shortening, so it should be ok for a while right?




Absolutely, it will be just fine (still at it's peak) for a minimum of four days, and more depending on the cakes, etc. The only variable would be a fruit, custard, or otherwise-needing-refrigeration-type filling.

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Cathy26 Posted 2 May 2009 , 3:16pm
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this is pretty unbelievable but my best customers just told me that the mothers day cake from 15th March they got from me lasted until 17th April - they had literally just finished eating it when i delivered a christening cake to them. it was madeira, jam and buttercream with fondant cover. they said it was still perfect icon_eek.gif

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indydebi Posted 3 May 2009 , 4:49am
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When I made my 50th Birthday cake, we had the top tier left over. We cut it when the cake was 8 days old and it was JUST STARTING to taste like a grocery store cake. (Which means cake civilians wouldn't have noticed at all! icon_lol.gif )

So at least 8 days.

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