How to Store Angel Food Cake
Angel food cake is a light and versatile cake that doesn't use heavy oils or butter. Since angel food cake derives its height from a dozen whipped egg whites, its popularity didn't develop until after the invention of the rotary eggbeater in the late 1800s. Today, in 2011, angel food cake is a healthy desert that readily absorbs the flavors and juices of fresh or syrup-packed fruit. Forgoing dairy-based frosting and using proper storage techniques allows you to store your fluffy creation for up to six months. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Plastic wrap
- Cake box or airtight container
- Freezer zip-seal plastic bags
Instructions
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Store your angel food cake at room temperature in your pantry for up to two days. Angel food cake is less dense than most cakes and loses moisture quickly. Wrap the cake immediately after it cools to maintain a moist consistency. Wrapping the cake while still steaming will trap moisture under the plastic and result in a soggy cake. Place the plastic-wrapped cake in your pantry for a maximum of two days.
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Refrigerate your angel food cake for up to one week. Repeat step one and place the wrapped cake inside a cake box or airtight container to protect against squishing. Keep the cake moist by storing the cake box inside the high-moisture drawer of your refrigerator.
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Freeze your angel food cake for four to six months by double wrapping it with plastic wrap and storing it inside a freezer-ready zip-seal plastic bag. Expel the excess air from the plastic bag and place in a hard, airtight container to prevent accidental squishing. Temperatures closest to 0 degrees Fahrenheit will keep your angel food cake fresh for up to six months.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid wrapping in tinfoil, which can be harder to secure tightly without squishing the cake.
Thaw your frozen cake for one to two hours at room temperature.
References
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