How To Store A Fondant Cake Overnight

Decorating cakes with fondant gives them a smooth, elegant finish. If you decorate with it, you will want to know how to store a fondant cake overnight. Fondant can be delicate to work with, so proper storage is vital to ensure that it remains in its prime.

Fondant is a type of icing that is used to decorate cakes and other baked goods. It is very different than other icings and comes in two forms: rolled and pourable. Rolled fondant is the more common out of the two varieties.

WHAT IS FONDANT?

It can take hours to decorate a cake with fondant. After decorating your cake, you want to make sure to properly store it to maintain the freshness of both the cake and fondant. Fondant is sensitive to humidity and heat, so proper storage is key.

HOW TO STORE FONDANT CAKE OVERNIGHT

You can freeze a fondant cake, but it must be done correctly to prevent the fondant from collecting moisture and becoming runny. When properly stored, your fondant cake can last up to one year in your freezer.

CAN YOU FREEZE A FONDANT CAKE?

So, how do you store fondant that is leftover from decorating? Well, if you have any leftover fondant from decorating your cake, you can store it for up to two months. To store, roll the excess into a ball or log and then cover it with a small amount of shortening to prevent it from drying out. 

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER FONDANT

Fondant cakes make beautiful cakes for weddings, birthdays or any big celebrations. They have an elegant appearance and you can even create elaborate decorations that are completely edible. Even though it is thick and has a clay-like consistency, it is still totally edible.

How To Store A Fondant Cake Overnight