How to Store Cupcakes
Few things are more delicious or enjoyable than a fresh cupcake. But, as with many baked goods, making fresh cupcakes can be time-consuming. If you make cupcakes from scratch, the fresh ingredients used, such as cream and eggs, won't last more than a day on your kitchen counter before declining in taste. Fortunately, cupcakes store for approximately 10 days in the refrigerator and even longer in the freezer if you package them properly, according to famous cupcakery Georgetown Cupcake. Does this Spark an idea?
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Place your cupcakes in an airtight container to keep them moist. If you made the cupcakes from fresh ingredients, such as eggs and butter, instead of a packaged mix, eat the cupcakes within 24 hours for best taste. Cupcakes made with a packaged mix and store-bought frosting will keep for approximately three or four days due to the higher concentration of preservatives found in premade mixes.
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Refrigerate your cupcakes in an airtight container. Refrigerating uncovered cupcakes causes dry, crumbly cake. If the frosting is already hardened and you don't have an airtight container, wrap each cupcake individually in foil or plastic wrap to store them in the refrigerator. Expect your cupcakes, made either from scratch or mix, to last approximately 10 days in the refrigerator before the taste is compromised.
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Freeze your cupcakes in a freezer-ready zip-close bag. Wait for the frosting to harden so it doesn't stick to the plastic, and carefully insert each cupcake into the bag. Expel any remaining air, and seal the bag. Frozen cupcakes will keep up to six months. Allow the cupcakes to thaw at room temperature for three to four hours when you get a craving.
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References
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