This takes about three hours. If you have the chance, remove the cake from the freezer the night before serving. If not, you need at least three hours. When we thaw the frozen cupcakes overnight in the refrigerator, should we unwrap them before or let them covered with the film so to avoid getting fridge odors? Thank you very much. I find as long as they are frozen solid and lay flat they are good to go!
Hi Heather I making decorated cupcakes for a schools bake sale. I plan to frost and freeze then bring them out to add sprinkle and paste decorations a couple of days before the event. I wondering if I can freeze them in plastic airtight containers instead of individually wrapping them.
Will that work? Thanks for you generosity in sharing I so appreciate it. Hi Lyn, yes plastic bags or containers will be fine. Do cupcakes that have been frozen tend to be drier than fresh baked? Do they stay fresh as long or only last a short time? Thank you! Hi there. My plan is to bake, frost and freeze about two months before the event. What is the best frosting to use?
Buttercream or whipped cream? Hi Jacqueline! I would use buttercream. It freezes well. Hi Kim! I use the Sterilite plastic containers with latching lids. Hello Heather.. Hi Betcy! Aw thank you and Im glad you found it helpful! I would say as long as they stay cold you should be fine. Hope that helps! Will the sprinkles leech color? So, what do you always end up doing? Grab an old bland and boring batch of cupcakes from the grocery store! Of course, it would!
But, can you even freeze frosted cupcakes? Not only is it very possible to freeze your frosted cupcakes, we actually recommend doing so rather than storing them at room temperature. Today we will have a look at exactly how you can freeze frosted cupcakes.
We will discuss a few different methods, have a look at some helpful tricks, the different shelf lives of various frostings as well as the effects freezing has on cupcakes. Finally, we will also answer some frequently asked questions surrounding frozen cupcakes.
Cupcakes that have been frosted freeze just as well as unfrosted cupcakes and doing so can make your life a lot easier! There are a couple of different methods you can follow to freeze your cupcakes well, but this is just the one we personally prefer for a couple of reasons.
One of the biggest benefits of this method is that by pre-freezing your cupcakes before wrapping them will help prevent the icing from getting crushed by the plastic wrap. The frosting will freeze in the shape that it is meant to, and you can wrap each cupcake with ease. For example, garnishes like crumbly cookies, candyfloss, or sugar garnishes will not freeze well if at all. Other garnishes like chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, or even fondant decorations can freeze using correct methods.
The plastic will help prevent the cake from drying out while freezing especially during the pre-freezing period and it helps prevent them from absorbing any odors in the freezer. Once you have pre-frozen your cupcakes and placed them inside a sealed freezer-safe container, label your batch! You can either choose to wrap the container in plastic and write on that or add a piece of labeling tape or a sticker. This information has to include what the actual items are , the date you made them , the date you froze them , and the estimated date you want to use them by we recommend weeks later.
To be more efficient, always make sure the oldest batch is at the top of your freezer and the newer at the bottom. The cake is very porous and will easily absorb those odors, which you will taste once the cake has defrosted. To remove odors from the freezer, you can place some coffee beans, vanilla essence , or vinegar inside. This will cause the food inside to constantly freeze and defrost, which will directly affect the shelf life. Believe it or not, but virtually every type of cupcake frosting can be frozen.
Not only that, but all of them defrost really well by keeping their shape, flavor, and original texture. These frostings include all the different types of meringue-based frostings which are Italian, Swiss, and French meringue buttercreams. Other frostings that keep very well are cream cheese frostings , ganache-based frostings, and of course the classic buttercream frosting. Ensure your container is also girthy enough to hold the cupcakes without squashing them together, as cosy cupcakes can get sticky!
Store your decorated cupcakes at room temperature, to again prevent drying them out in a fridge environment. The fridge should always be a heatwave situation last-resort. Cupcakes, both decorated and naked, can be kept in their sealed, room temperature environment for up to a week.
They are at their best within days of baking. The first rule of freezing cupcakes, is to always let them cool down completely before freezing. This is essential, as it helps avoid any build-up of moisture and condensation inside the freezer. If your freezer is, like most of ours are, then simply put each cupcake on as flat a surface as possible inside. Once your cupcakes are completely frozen, pop them into one freezer bag or individual freezer bags if you prefer and back into the freezer.
This will prevent freezer burn. The second rule is to always label your cupcakes. Proceed with caution and store your cupcakes with a clear system of identification, to prevent any mix ups! Simply label your cupcakes with the date you made them and, briefly, the flavour. Perhaps create a chart of abbreviations for your most commonly-used flavours?
This could create some unintentionally amusing results Honeydew, Elderberry, Lemon and Passionfruit anyone? Our final rule when it comes to freezing undecorated cupcakes is the best bit — how to defrost and gleefully fill your tummies with delightful cupcake deliciousness!
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