How Long Can A Frosted Cake Be Left Out?

Decorating By mel_ss Updated 22 Jun 2006 , 9:00am by mel_ss

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mel_ss Posted 21 Jun 2006 , 11:53am
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Sorry to bother everyone again with my little questions...BUT, I really need some help. THe bridal shower is on Sunday (after that, you probably won't hear from me lol), and I'm planning on making the cake Friday morning, then ice it/decorate it either Friday afternoon or Saturday. More than likely it'll be Friday though. My question is - how long can it be left out on the counter for? I don't know if I have a box big enough, and since we're having a party, food takes up the fridge. We have A/C so the humidity isn't a problem. Can I just put long picks in it and try to saran wrap it?

thanks for the help!

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springlakecake Posted 21 Jun 2006 , 12:02pm
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It should be fine until then, as long as the filling, frosting isnt perishable. I wouldnt even bother with the saran wrap, plus you might mess up your decorations. The icing should seal in the moisture.

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TandTHarrell Posted 21 Jun 2006 , 12:02pm
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can u go and get a cake box at michael' or any other craft store// also do u have a large plastic stoarage bin u can place th ecake in that. saran wrap sound good also..

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dodibug Posted 21 Jun 2006 , 12:05pm
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If it doesn't have a filling that requires refridgeration you should be ok but I would try to even make a box that is big enough for it then cover the box in saran wrap. I never leave an uncovered cake sitting out-smells, the random hair,dust...they all set out to ruin a perfectly good cake!

I normally bake one day, ice and decorate the next then bring/deliver the cake the next day. Unless it has something that requires the fridge it stays out covered!

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mel_ss Posted 21 Jun 2006 , 12:09pm
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thanks for all the ideas. I do have some plastic containers that I think would work. I'm just doing a basic white/chocolate dunan hines cake from the package, so I don't THINK it needs refridgeration. Also, doing the icing from buttercream, so maybe that should be in the fridge...??? I'm not sure.

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dodibug Posted 21 Jun 2006 , 12:11pm
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Typically a bc icing won't need to be put in the fridge! Even recipes that call for a little cream or milk are fine because of the amount of sugar in the recipe.

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mel_ss Posted 21 Jun 2006 , 12:12pm
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phew, thanks!

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MrsSoko Posted 21 Jun 2006 , 12:15pm
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The only problem I noticed with plastic containers is that sometimes they hold in too much moisture. Could just be my luck though.

I would just get a large box and cover it with that... like a gift box or a shipping box maybe.

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springlakecake Posted 21 Jun 2006 , 12:25pm
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I have had problems with air tight containers as well (too much moisture) It "uncrusted" my buttercream. But you could just leave it open a bit. I never do airtight anymore.

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mel_ss Posted 22 Jun 2006 , 9:00am
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okay, good point, no airtight...

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