How to Keep Cake Moist

There have been countless cookbooks written on how to bake a moist cake. Bakers suggest adding additional ingredients to the batter, such as a quarter cup of mayonnaise or yogurt, a box of pudding, applesauce and even cola. Some cooks suggest the only way to bake a moist cake is to find a good recipe and don't overbake. But once the cake comes out of the oven, the next question is how to keep the cake moist.

Things You'll Need

• Cake frosting
• Cake storage container
• Plastic wrap

Instructions

1. Frost the cake as soon as it cools. Frosting will add a layer of protection to the cake, as air is the enemy of a moist cake.

2. Store the cake in an airtight container. Keeping a cake under a cake pan will be better than leaving it on the counter uncovered, but a cake storage container will help keep the cake moist.

3. Resist the temptation to cut into the cake before serving. If you cut into the cake a few hours before the guests arrive, the cake will not be as moist as it would if you waited to cut right before serving.

4. Wrap the cut area with a piece of plastic wrap even if you are storing the cake in a cake container.

References

• The Secret to a Moist Cake
• How to Make a Moist Cake