Ask the CakeLady: Can You Refrigerate Fondant? (2024)

FAQs

Can cake with fondant be refrigerated? ›

Humidity in the air is the biggest problem when it comes to refrigerating fondant-covered cakes. Think of a bottle of cold water on a warm, humid day: Within seconds of pulling it out of the fridge it becomes frosty on the outside, which quickly turns to dew drops and dripping beads of water.

The best way to store a fondant covered cake in the refrigerator is to put it in a box, then put the box in a large plastic bag (like a brand new Hefty bag). The bag prevents the cake from absorbing any additional moisture that may be present in the cooler.

Can You Freeze a Fondant Decorated Cake? Yes, you can!

It's best to store it in a cardboard cake box with a few ventilation holes. Place the box on the counter in a very cool or air conditioned room, especially if you are experiencing heat or high humidity.

Avoid the Refrigerator

The humidity in the air can cause condensation on the fondant, which can lead to weird, irregular drips down the sides or bleeding colors.

How to Soften Fondant. If your fondant is too hard, add about 1/8 teaspoon of water for every 24 ounces of fondant to soften it. If your fondant is too soft, add a small amount of confectioners' sugar or Gum-Tex powder to help strengthen it. Soft fondant is usually caused by kneading too much or adding too much liquid.

Decorations Falling Off — If you find that your fondant decorations are falling or sliding off the side of the cake this is usually a result of either using too much extract or not enough. If you get a ton of extract on a piece and try to stick it on the cake it can easily slide off.

Fondant cake will last about a week in a cool place. The fondant, if properly applied, seals the cake all around and prevents drying out. Once the cake is cut, it will begin to dry out or spoil. Sealing in plastic wrap will help to slow down spoilage.

While you're rolling out the fondant, keep the cake in the fridge: Applying fondant to a solid, chilled cake is a far easier endeavor than trying to cover one that's warmed up and squishy. Return your cake to the fridge to firm it back up if at any point you feel it's gotten too soft.

With a basic butter cake, the fondant covering should be done no more than 2 to 3 days in advance of decorating and serving. A cake only remains fresh that long anyway and because fondant is sugar based, it's also how long it can stand without breaking down from the moisture in the cake.

Can you put cupcakes with fondant decorations in the fridge? ›

Yes! You Can (and Sometimes Should) Refrigerate Your Fondant-Covered Cakes! Cake cover, Cupcake cakes, Fondant cakes.

When storing a cake overnight, you need to cover your cake fully to prevent any air and store it at the right temperature. To do this, you can easily wrap your cake in foil or plastic wrap, and place it in an airtight container. Make sure to keep your cake in the refrigerator overnight.