How to Defrost a Wedding Cake

It's a tradition for a couple to freeze the top tier of their wedding cake and save it to eat on their first anniversary. After being frozen for an entire year, a wedding cake must be defrosted correctly in order to preserve as much of the original flavor and texture as possible.

Instructions

1. Remove the wedding cake from the freezer two days before the anniversary and place in the refrigerator on a middle shelf where the temperature is fairly even.

2. On the morning of the anniversary, remove the cake from the fridge and set it on a countertop. Take off the layers of foil and plastic used to wrap the cake. The fondant or buttercream should still be hard at this point.

3. Leave the cake out on the counter the entire day. To protect it from anything that may touch it, such as bugs or dust, place a plastic or glass cake platter lid over the cake.

4. Gently touch the fondant or buttercream exterior to see if it has softened. Once the frosting is soft, the wedding cake is ready to serve.

References

• Taste and Share: How to Defrost a Wedding Cake
• Soiree Special Events: How to Unfreeze Your Cake Top