After you collect
Cake care and tips
A few simple steps keep your cake tasting and looking its best.
Storage and temperature
- Keep your cake in the fridge until 1 to 2 hours before you serve it. In warm weather, take it out 30 minutes before.
- Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heat.
- Do not leave it out for too long. It softens and can lose its shape.
Getting it home
- Put the box on a flat surface, in the front footwell or the boot. Never on a seat or on your lap.
- Use the air conditioning to keep it cool, especially in warm weather.
- Avoid sudden stops, sharp turns and speed bumps.
Handling
- Carry the cake from underneath, and support the base.
- Never lift the box by its sides. This can damage the cake or its decorations.
- Leave the cake on its board. The board holds it up.
Serving
- For clean slices, warm your knife under hot water, dry it, then cut. Wipe the knife between slices.
- Take your photos before you slice the cake.
- Take off any decorations that are not edible before you serve, such as acrylic toppers.
Leftovers and freezing
- Keep leftover slices in an airtight container in the fridge. Eat them within 2 to 3 days.
- You can freeze slices for up to 2 weeks. Thaw them overnight in the fridge.
Desserts
Most of my cakes and desserts taste best chilled. The chocolate shell and some cream fillings can sit at room temperature for a short time. I tell you the best way to store your order when you collect it.
The chocolate on the desserts stops being crunchy as it warms up. Serve them straight from the fridge, with hardly any time at room temperature.