HI

I am looking for some knowledge on how to store cakes after they are made.

Do all cakes go in refrigerator?

do fondant cakes get refrigerated?

I know buttercream cakes do not sure about fondant. How long can a fondant cake stay in refrigerator if that is where to store

or do you keep at room temp until using?

Please advise 

Thanks Pam

Everyone has their own opinion about refrigerating cakes. I personally refrigerate everything, with the exception of some ganache cakes, depending on filling.

But, I work in a very busy restaurant, and there isn't a safe place to leave a cake otherwise, especially a tiered cake. And if I have a cake outside of work, it's still refrigerated to be more stable to get to the destination.  

I refrigerate all my cakes...I work primarily in buttercream and use fondant for accents only.

You can refrigerate a fondant covered cake...the biggest issue you might encounter will be when it comes out of the cooler condensation may form on the fondant.  One way to help prevent this to a degree is to store cakes boxes in the cooler and then allow them to warm to room temp before opening the box.

If I am using GP flowers, I add them when the cake is ready to leave for delivery and, sometime, on site depending on the number and kind of flowers used.

Thank you for your replies and advise.

I was worried about the condensation on fondants.

Is it best to fondant or buttercream the night before so cake can set?

Best,

Pam

If I were going to cover a cake with fondant, I would certainly chill it well first so that it doesn't distort as you work with smoothing out your fondant.

Yes, for sure.

It is about the storage that I was trying to get helpful hints on.

Best,

Pam

I don't often cover an entire cake with fondant, but on the occasion that I do,  I fill and ice in buttercream.  Chill well...often overnight...then cover with fondant and decorate.  I then box the cake in a heavy cardboard box and return to the cooler until delivery time.  I leave the instructions to let the cake sit in the box at least two hours before opening to slowly come to room temperature...this helps to prevent/reduce condensation.  The problem with condensation varies depending on the season...bigger issue in warm summer months than winter.

Jeff 

Great Advise. Thank You so much.

Best,

Pam

STORE versus SERVE.

I store in the frig and serve at room temperature. Just because you store it in the frig doesn't mean you can't take it out and serve at room temperature (or close).