How to store cake layers: sponge and honey cakes

Just a few simple rules will help you “use” cakes at the right time. This is very convenient when preparing, for example, for a large-scale holiday.

Proper storage of cakes

The classic sponge cake is based on flour and eggs with granulated sugar. Therefore, it can not spoil for a long time. It is more difficult to store already cut, smeared cakes. In this regard, it is customary to send a completely cooled and not wet base for some dessert for saving.

These are important conditions for proper storage of sponge cakes. If you take into account all the wishes of experienced housewives, such a preparation can remain fresh for a whole week. Store-bought cakes contain many preservatives, which allows them to be suitable for a whole month.

Storing sponge cakes in a refrigerator

The biscuit, due to its porous structure, absorbs “neighboring” odors very quickly and well. Therefore, you need to send it for storage in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap. She won't let them dry out. Instead of film, you can use parchment paper.If there is a suitable place with temperatures no lower than +4 °C, then the biscuit can be safely stored there. Under such conditions, the shelf life of sponge cakes will be 5 days.

Storing sponge cakes in the freezer

Many housewives store biscuits in the freezer. In order to send such a blank for cakes to the device you need:

• wait until they cool completely, at room temperature, besides, they need to settle (this will take 10-12 hours);
• then seal the cakes tightly in plastic wrap.

In the freezer, sponge cakes will be usable for a whole month.

Storing sponge cakes in the kitchen

At room temperature, the biscuit can be stored for 3 days. When 12 hours have passed since baking, it should be wrapped in film and left in a place with little humidity. It is also important that it is protected from sunlight. To achieve this goal, you can use a kitchen cabinet or pantry. You can also store sponge cakes in cardboard containers or plastic containers. Some housewives find it convenient to store them in a clay container, covered with a napkin or gauze. This is also the “correct” saving option.

If you use sponge cakes after the expiration date, you are unlikely to get poisoned, but experienced housewives assure that the taste of baked goods that have been left standing will change significantly for the worse.

Proper storage of honey cakes

With this type of confectionery preparation everything is much simpler. Baked goods contain honey, which is a preservative. And this allows them to be stored for a long time.Some housewives keep honey cakes in a plastic bag in the kitchen cabinet for up to six months. But not everyone shares this opinion.

The most optimal period for storing honey cakes is 1 month. To send the workpieces for storage, you need to wait until they have cooled completely, then wrap them in cling film and place them in a place that is protected from sunlight. There is no need to worry about them hardening; after spreading, the cakes will be thoroughly soaked.

See the video “How to store a biscuit after baking” from the “Pro Product” channel: