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I made chocolate cake with lemon buttercream your buttercream recipe. Thats why i became determined to find a way to make cake pops ahead of time by freezing them. Not every bride or groom wants a homemade wedding cake, so dont pressure them to agree to let you bake. Put the cakes in resealable boxes and if you need to stack them then put a piece of baking parchment parchment paper between each layer. When your first anniversary draws near, take the cake out of the freezer, remove the wrapping, then allow the cake to thaw for 24 to 48 hours in the refrigerator. Oilbased cakes are thought to last longer than butterbased ones, and according to some sources, chocolate cakes will fare better than vanilla. I think i may have done that in the past, but my memory is failing me so its nice to have confirmation. Before serving, give the cake time 2 to 3 hours to come to room temperature. The washington post mused today on whether the whole freezing the top tier of your wedding cake for the purposes of sentimental. The happy couple have decided that theyd like a chocolate cake, but as more people are now attending than theyd anticipated, i think that ill make one cake to cut, then brownies to give to everyone. Freezing increases the potential for condensation to form on the surface of the cake. For the record it was chocolate cake with a middle layer of chocolate ganache and buttercream frosting. I have successfully defrosted a cupcake i froze yesterday and can report that it tastes just as fine after freezing.

Fill your freezer with cakes and scones that can be quickly defrosted. Wedding cake and woes peridale cafe cozy mystery book 15. Cupcakes can keep longer than this in the freezer but as a rule of thumb smaller cakes dont keep as well in the freezer as big cakes and they will also take up a lot of space in your freezer. Make cake pops ahead of time freeze when fully decorated. To thaw cakes unwrap them and put them on a wire rack at room temperature.

I am making a chocolate cake for my best friends wedding. To note, fondant cakes or cakes made with citrus curd layers preserve better than alternatives. Phenomenal chocolate cake recipe wedding cakes for you. Clean the freezer to remove an lingering odors, if needed. The dos and serious donts of freezing a slice of cake bon. If you plan to cover your cake with fondant or wrap it with modeling chocolate, note. Our wedding cake thawed out very well, but that doesnt appear to be the case across the board. Flower iced chocolate wedding cake 20 decadent and delicious chocolate wedding cakes. Our cake recipe is simple to adapt for your next celebration. This particular chocolate cake, developed to be a wedding cake, took her over 35 batches to. How to freeze cakes we are passionate about cake baking. I made nigellas victoria sponge and only want to use half of the sponge ive baked for now. Firstly, make sure that your cake has cooled thoroughly, then wrap the cake twice in clingfilm and foil put cardboard between cakes if you are freezing several layers.

Both can be frosted in cream cheese icing which is less likely to. Rich chocolate wedding cake martha stewart weddings. How many servings in total will the 3 tier wedding cake, chocolate 30 cm, lemon 23, and fruit cake 15cm, cut into. Rich chocolate cake will be a crowdpleasing hit whether layered with mocha mousse or whitechocolate buttercream. While character cake pops have been some of my favorite to make at the top of my list are my rosycheeked santa cake pops, they have also taken the longest to make. Though you definitely could freeze these and the recipes instruct how, they taste best when freshly made. If you are contemplating making your own wedding cake here are some things we learned and some tips we have to make it through the process. I made a trial cake three weeks ago and they loved the cake. Once the cakes are baked, allow them to completely cool. The books since have mentioned her, but in wedding cake, she makes her presence known right at the start, and is not holding back. Tiered chocolate buttercream cake recipe ina garten. The freezing helps, but if you are going that route i would test a few other chocolate cake recipes and find what you think will work for the size of your cake. This recipe and the many variations has been around for many years.

The blue buy now button will take you to a secure checkout page at sam cart where the book files are stored and delivered safely. Tutorial with info and instructions on how to freeze layer cakes then defrost. We love the new trend for uniced and ohsoeasy showstopper cakes. Get the best wedding cake recipes and see how the experts do it. Is it possible to freeze the remaining half of the sponge sans the cream, jam and fruit of course. Its ridiculously easy, very moist and lasts forever presumably because of all the additives in the coke.

Thanks for visiting and asking a great question about freezing decorated cakes. Heres how to preserve the top tier of the wedding cake for your first anniversary. If youre hosting your event at a catering hall thats 68 degrees inside, its. Ive even combined the two, and my customers love the taste. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The buttermilk cake is an outstanding chocolate cake recipe and is a cinch to mix and bake. Make your own wedding cakes wedding cakes for you e book provides aspiring bakers with the recipes and steps for building skills and confidence to create beautiful cakes and cherished memories. First, remove any fresh or artificial flowers, lar. This tutorial will show you how to bake and decorate a round, 3tier wedding cake, featuring a 10inch bottom tier, an 8inch middle tier, and a 6inch top tier. The dos and serious donts of freezing a slice of cake. This tutorial will show you how to use transfer sheets to wrap a cake in chocolate and create chocolate cutouts to decorate the top of your cake.

Make your own wedding cake step by step with lorelie. How to freeze cakes success tips sallys baking addiction. The change in temperature turns the vapor from a gas to a liquid, which beads on the cake s finish, making it damp. I have volunteered to make a wedding cake for my youngest brothers wedding.

Chocolate wedding cake how to decorate a chocolate wedding cake. Freezing a cake with buttercream frosting our everyday life. Can your chocolate brownie recipe be frozen, and if so, at what stage. I made my first wedding cake with the help of your e books lorelie carvey. Pair it with your favorite filling and frosting, then sit back and watch as your family, friends, brides, and. Now you can freeze slices of your birthday and wedding cake. We linked arms and each took a took a tentative bite. Brownies freeze like a dream, wrapped in clingfilm and stored in a freezer bag, as can an unfilled sponge cake. Remember not to ice or fill the cakes before freezing this is best done when they have thawed. Storing and freezing cakes and biscuits delia explains it is helpful to know how to store and freeze cakes and biscuits.

Cakes are much easier to work with when frozen from lifting layers to stack them. The perfect chocolate cake recipe paired with a perfect chocolate buttercream then decorated with simple rosettes. Thank you so much for reading, commenting and giving me ideas for new posts and recipes. I am making my first ever wedding cake for a cousins wedding in 3 weeks time and so glad to have found this site. But if i had been making the entire wedding cake chocolate, i think this recipe might be a little too soft to hold up well. Please let us know if you went ahead with the cake and send a photo in. I have the perfect cake nigellas coca cola chocolate cake. This tip on freezing fondant is such a simple time saver, that i hadnt thought of. You might not get a chance to enjoy it on your wedding day. Clear out enough room to set the cake in the freezer without it touching anything else. If you choose to or if your freezing methods fail you contact your original bakery and ask them to bake you a small cake with the same flavor options as your original wedding cake. Buy chocolate cakes for weddings and celebrations 2nd revised edition by slattery, john isbn.

I just completed my own project weddingcake, and have to thank you for all the help. Storing and freezing cakes and biscuits delia online. Place the cake on the upturned lid of an airtight foodstorage container, and freeze uncovered for two hours to set. Fruitbased fillings likely wont freeze well, as freezing and thawing changes the texture of the fruit. Follow food networks instructions for the best way to freeze and preserve the top of your wedding cake for your first anniversary. Heartier cakes like chocolate, carrot, hazelnut and almond will stand up better to a year in the chill. If she wants a cake from a specific bakery she loves or he thinks pies would be a fun alternative, then graciously offer to help with another part of the wedding.

For example, a wedding cake may be baked and assembled a week or more before the event. I am moving farther away from fondant and am using modeling chocolate more and more. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading wedding cake and woes peridale cafe cozy mystery book 15. It is easiest to ice and fill the cakes once they have come to room temperature. I read and reread, and reread your posts and consequently was able to pull it all off without any trouble. We used the cake recipe for the bottom tier of the wedding cake that post. The cake tier should be refrigerated the night of the wedding and frozen within the next day or so for best results. So, apparently, not only is freezing cake good for you, it is good. Tried and true methods for freezing, crumb coating and frosting. So you want to freeze the top tier for the oneyear anniversary. Wedding cake and woes peridale cafe cozy mystery book 15 kindle edition by frost, agatha. Adapted from comfort me with apples by ruth reichl. No matter how you decorate this chocolate cake recipe with chocolate buttercream it will taste delicious. You can make your own wedding cake step by step with lorelie and her easy to follow ebooks.

In need of an amazing chocolate wedding cake recipe. This recipe makes a lot of cake and so would be perfect for a big party, but it also takes very well to freezing, even with the frosting on. All of my cake recipes include makeahead andor freezing instructions. If it was carrot cake or even my moist chocolate cake recipe,i would say yes it. Place the frosted cake on a tray or in a cake storage container, and set it in the freezer unwrapped for about four hours, or until frozen solid. If you have to store it in the fridge or freezer, a ziploctype bag is the way to gojust get as much air out as possible before. I left someone in charge of freezing the top tier of my wedding cake and came. Bar chocolate is the most stable kind of chocolate treat. Freezing the cake is relatively simple, but you have to do it.

Regardless of the type of cake you choose for your wedding. I have so much to say on this subject that i wrote a book about it. Condensation develops when warm water vapor collides with the cold surface of the cake. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A stepbystep guide to making a homemade wedding cake. For absolute best taste and texture, avoid freezing delicate cakes like angel food cake, vertical cake, and pavlova. A dark chocolate wedding cake, dressed up with gold leaf and burgundy blooms, is only the beginningmini cakes topped with marshmallow frosting and.

Here is his chocolate stout cake and i was still able to get ready for the photographs. I go back and forth between this chocolate layer cake and that from the. My best carrot cake recipe freezes very well and so does this buttermilk chocolate cake recipe. There is an additional tutorial with several different examples of using transfer sheets to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and dipped cookies or candy. Ive been trying out recipes and currently actively baking practice cakes. When my husband told me he wanted to bake our cake i was skeptical at first, but he had the time, the baking skills, the desire and was convincing.