I enjoyed this video because I had wanted a answer for my question which is why my cake was condensing..thanks alot for this tutorial guide on how to frost a cake without having it condensing at the end
Karolyn, do you realize how you have helped so many people in the cake/baking world? You don't gate keep tricks/tips and freely share what you've learned over the years, to help us newbies not make the same mistakes! You are just a golden person. Ya know how when bad things happen and people say "karma will get them"? Well I know you have nothing but good karma coming to you! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Love ya lady! Tammy from Texas! ❤️
Omg I also wrap my cakes after taking them out of the oven and they do stay moisture inside. I thought I was the only person doing this. Like always thank you for your videos. I love decorating cakes and when I do I enjoy every moment of it especially when I see my client’s face of joy. Thank you❤
I’ve been watching your videos for days in preparation to make a cake and with my schedule I just felt like this would be impossible to fit in now I feel more confident to bake in advance. And I hear a lot of people nervous to freeze but your video restored my confidence to do it and still have a high chance of a moist cake! So excited to bake🎉🎂
I’ve been using your doctored cake mix recipe and freezing the cakes like you show. This has been a game changer. I’ll never use any other cake recipe! Never had a cake stay so moist for for several days. Not sure how you came up with all this but it sure works. Thank you many times over for sharing your tips and tricks.
I binge watch your stuff as well with my morning coffee! (not stalker-like though LOL) I just started adding cakes to my catering business and watching these vids have helped me tremendously! Along with giving me a laugh because you seem just as quirky as me lol...LOVE YOU! ~Brandi D.
I have literally binged watched you... All of the details are so important... I am so much motivated and ready to impress my first customer. Going to use all your hacks and hoping to bake the best cakes like you do :)
Karolyn's cakes are just awsome. She is so very helpful with her techniques. Wish she lived next door to me lol. Thank You!!! so much Karolyn for all your help you have given me over the years!!! I wish I was 30 years younger to start this entire venture when I was younger. Keep up all of the videos my friend. Cindy
Thank you for talking about not filling a frozen cake! I did this for the first time a few months ago and after a while my frosting started acting crazy!! I was a total newb so I had no idea what was happening, but months later I realized it was water mixing in with the frosting from the condensation!! After watching this video I realized that's what had happened and now I never do it!!
I hear some people do it with success. But I want to eliminate as many possibilities of it going wrong as I can! It sucks you went through that, but now you know what not to do the next time. 😊
While searching on how to make a cocomelon cake, i felt on one of your videos and have fallen in love with your tutorials, it has taken my Cakes to another level , thanks so much 👌🙏🏽
How did I not find you before this? Omg you are so helpful!! Your cake layers look so nice and thick. I love it. And I will definitely be buying you coffees 😊
Thank you so much for taking your time on explaining everything. I've been really enjoying your videos. Appreciate it! I can't wait to try one of your doctored cakes🤗🎂
This explains why my darn buttercream just instantly freezes as I’m icing the cake ! Lord help me ! Thank you so much. Should’ve looked this up sooner !!!! Lol
Thank you for this. I have been icing my cakes frozen an couldn’t figure out why it is sweating on the buttercream after I’ve done final coat and decoration. I was taught that way to let it stay in the fridge to go through condensation phase after icing it frozen and once I take my cake out the fridge it would still look sweaty. I will definitely try it this way 🥰
It's bittersweet because although the money is good, I have NO time for anything else during my super busy weeks. I can only handle them every now and then!
@@KarolynsKakesAw. There’s been times in my schedule where all I did was cake, cake, cake. Even forgot to eat which ended me up on temporary bed rest!😅
Can you make a video on baking a cake in a 4" deep pan? 😂 I bought one to bake more cake batter at once and then divide the layers, but I'm not sure if this is okay for every type of cake?
Karolyn you ROCK! Thank you for sharing your professional tips with us! I learn so much from you. I have a question - if I have to freeze a cake longer than 72 hours do I need to foil it as well or will the plastic wrap still work?
Thanks Karolyn I appreciate you so much! I keep coming back to your videos time after time. I have a question: Can I freeze a fully decorated cake (American buttercream) until the day of the party (about 3 days)?
Hi! If it's only 3 days, I would just keep it in the fridge. I've had cakes in the fridge up to a week and they have been fine! If they are moist to begin with, they will stay moist in the fridge. If you prefer to freeze it, you definitely can. Wrap really well in plastic wrap and freeze. The day before the party, remove from the freezer and put in the fridge (still wrapped in plastic wrap) so it can start slowly thawing. Then remove from the fridge and bring it into a cool air conditioned room to prevent condensation from forming!
Okay new cake buddy. Let's chat for a minute. I have been that person that has been decorating frozen cakes for 18+ years. HOWEVER, I am always open to new techniques. My issue with thawed cakes is my frostings making the cake peel. It's the worst!!! I have a cake this weekend, I definitely want to try frosting it thawed.
Hey Jess! Your icing may be too thick, you can try thinning it out a little and see if that works. Here's a video showing my technique to ice a cake so I don't have those issues! th-cam.com/video/55pm-mfs99A/w-d-xo.html
Yes I do! I thaw them and then I spray simple syrup on the layers when I fill the cakes. Just a light mist on there though. Here's a video showing you what I do! th-cam.com/video/wN6yguNwtOM/w-d-xo.html
I torte, fill and crumb coat while frozen. Structure and less crumbs everywhere. It’s my personal preference. But I don’t do anything fondant. It’s either whipped cream or buttercream. Haven’t had a problem.
I have been frosting/filling all my cakes while frozen for the past 3 years and haven't had any issues (knock on wood). I've just had really good results doing it this way. I do keep the finished cake in the fridge (usually overnight) and until delivery so it can slowly thaw without the condensation issue. So far, no negative feedback from customers.
That's my Cake Batter Saver Chart, explained in this video: th-cam.com/video/EK1oSPHRUrQ/w-d-xo.html A link for the chart is in the description of that video.
Is the freezing essential for the moisture or does the plastic wrap hold in most of the moisture? I'm wondering if I should freeze a cake if I am decorating it only 24 hours later. And if I don't freeze it, would I just wrap it in plastic and leave it on the counter until decorating time? Thanks
I feel like freezing is better. However, before I froze cakes, I would just wrap them in plastic (when still warm) and left them at room temp until I was ready to decorate. And it was still moist! But if I were baking the day before, I would freeze for like 6 hours and then take it out to thaw. I feel like freezing it does give a better result, but it's not necessary if you don't have the time!
@@KarolynsKakes never ever did I think of making the cakes ahead of time..I’ve been always making birthday cakes from scratch in the day of..😳😳😳…tired and stressed by the time I’m done…now I can enjoy the party too..:)
What about when you do a crumb coat? Can you frost the cake when you take it out of the fridge or freezer right away or should I let it sit before doing the final coat?
I crumb coat the cake, put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours so the icing can harden, then remove it from the fridge and immediately add the final coat. I never freeze a crumb coated cake, you could have condensation issues if you do!
Hi karolyn, I am watching from South Africa ,love all you work, you are brilliant!! I have a problem I put my cakes in the freezer overnight, took it out the next morning to defrost for about 10 hrs . I iced my cake and the cake was beautiful It was very hot so I put the cake in the fridge overnight and part of the day, the party was the next day, the cake stood out for about 6 hrs, customer say that the cake was very dry, what did I do wrong 1st complain ever
Oh no! It sucks when we get that feedback, it happens to all of us. If the cake was dry, it was most likely over baked. I frequently have frosted cakes in my fridge for 5 days without issue. The cake won't dry out in a few days if it's moist.
I only keep them in the freezer up to 24 hours. If you want to freeze them longer, double or triple wrap them in plastic wrap and you can also wrap with aluminum foil over the plastic wrap as well.
Hi Karolyn! Quick question. Soooo I’ve had some layers in the freezer like two weeks now double wrapped in plastic wrap; do you think they’d still be fresh enough for an order this week?? I’m only asking cause I know some people say if you’re going to freeze longer than a few days I should double wrap them in Saran Wrap and maybe wrap in foil and put in a freezer bag.
Hello! I’m new to your channel and I’m loving all your videos I’ve watched. I have a question after taking the cakes out of the freezer, how long does it take to thaw?
It depends on the size. Smaller ones take about 1-2 hours, larger ones up to 4 hours. On the days I thaw my cakes and fill them, I will take them out of the freezer around 7am and start filling around 11am.
So I come back Sunday morning like 10am and we need the cake ready for an event at 3pm. I was going to bake the cake Friday night and freeze it but it seems I need 6 hrs for it to thaw 😭 I need another solution. Should I just try to back and decorate and do everything Sunday ??? I remember you say don’t refrigerate them they have to be frozen to store them?
I would just bake them and wrap them in plastic wrap while they cool. Don't freeze it, just leave it at room temp to cool wrapped in the plastic wrap. That will help trap in the moisture!
Hey girl, thank you! Yes, I spray a little on my layers. I don't saturate it like I have seen in other videos! Here's a video I made: th-cam.com/video/VPzwq0CzIb8/w-d-xo.html
Hey Karolyn, I would like to ask how long you would keep the cake in the freezer? Is it OK to keep it in the freezer for a week? Will it still be moist?
I keep it in there overnight. But you can definitely freeze longer! I would double-wrap in plastic if I were to keep it in there for a week. It will still be moist!
I always lightly spray each layer after they are completely thawed, before I fill the cakes. I show how in this video: th-cam.com/video/VPzwq0CzIb8/w-d-xo.html
Depends on the size! I give the larger sizes (9" and above) approx. 4 hours to completely thaw. The smaller sizes need 2-3 hours, depending on how hot it is around you.
Very informative video thank u. I have a question: Can u store decorated cake( 6 inch three layer buttercream filled rosette cake) in the same cake box you will be delivering in? Do u take it out of fridge a few hours before heading to delivery? (I love in TX so right now it is soooo hot here🥵)
I personally store my cakes in the same box I deliver it without any issues. Even on the hottest days. I keep it in the fridge until I'm ready to deliver it. But I cool my car down for 10 minutes or so before I put the cake in there! I wouldn't want to deliver a cake that has sat out too long because the icing will get soft and the structure will be compromised.
I like to thaw them completely just to reduce the chance of any issues. If you frost a frozen cake, you could have issues with condensation and / or blowouts. If I had an urgent order, I would bake the cake and let it cool without freezing it, then I would fill and frost it.
You want to make sure the cakes are completely frozen before stacking more on top. If I have a lot of cakes to bake, I will start a few days early so I can bake and freeze, then stack more on top. I also have two fridges with freezers that I use just for my cakes, so I have a lot of space to spread them out!
So you have said several times how you do not use the cake box top when you give your customer their cakes so can you make a video of how you use your cake boxes? What do you put on top of cake box? Is it just open? Lol sorry for all the questions 😂
I have a buttercream that I'm using for first time its half shortening half butter powdered sugar and only 2tablespoons heavy whipping cream. Do u think that it can sit out overnight to set or should I do the dish on top for 2hrs then refrigerate?
I would always recommend to just refrigerate it when it has to sit out for more than a few hours. It just eliminates any possibility of something spoiling. I'm sure it would be okay if you didn't do it though.
Scratch baking is a little different. I do make scratch pound cakes, but those are only baked in a bundt pan. With that recipe, I find that freezing it makes it taste even better! But, it all depends on the recipes you're using. If what you're doing works, then I would stick with that!
I prefer to thaw at room temperature. If you thaw in the fridge, they will still be cold when you take them out. I personally don't like to fill cold cakes. But if you like to do that, then you can thaw in the fridge.
There are so many reasons that could happen. Over-mixing or under-mixing the batter, oven temp is too hot or too cold, underbaking the cake, too much baking soda, even closing the oven door too hard can cause that. Are you baking from scratch or using a doctored mix recipe? Also, I use wraps on cakes 10” and larger. I use heating needles in the center of all my cakes no matter what size.
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I enjoyed this video because I had wanted a answer for my question which is why my cake was condensing..thanks alot for this tutorial guide on how to frost a cake without having it condensing at the end
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Karolyn, do you realize how you have helped so many people in the cake/baking world? You don't gate keep tricks/tips and freely share what you've learned over the years, to help us newbies not make the same mistakes! You are just a golden person.
Ya know how when bad things happen and people say "karma will get them"? Well I know you have nothing but good karma coming to you! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Love ya lady!
Tammy from Texas! ❤️
Tammy!! This is so sweet, thank you so much! I'm so grateful for you 💜🙏
Best cake tutorials on TH-cam!!! Keep it up!!!
Thank you love!
Omg I also wrap my cakes after taking them out of the oven and they do stay moisture inside. I thought I was the only person doing this. Like always thank you for your videos.
I love decorating cakes and when I do I enjoy every moment of it especially when I see my client’s face of joy.
Thank you❤
Now THAT'S a lot of cakes! You're a rockstar!!!
Thank you! I’m going a little crazy! 🤪🤣
@@KarolynsKakes I make and deliver cookies to our two local colleges. It's Finals so I have over 500 cookies to make this weekend. ::deep breaths::
The cake box lid is genius. I hate the lines on my cakes. I feel silly for not thinking of that before. 🤦♀️ another great video! Thanks so much!
It’s okay! ☺️ Now we know! 😊
That’s why YT is so wonderful, there are always little “why didn’t I think of that” moments everywhere! 🙌🏼
@@KarolynsKakes in your spare time (ha! Not this time of year), I'd love to see a video on how you box your cakes for pick up and delivery.
I feel stupid I just found this and was asking how to freeze and thaw and u have this..this is great!
I got you!!😂😂
I’ve been watching your videos for days in preparation to make a cake and with my schedule I just felt like this would be impossible to fit in now I feel more confident to bake in advance. And I hear a lot of people nervous to freeze but your video restored my confidence to do it and still have a high chance of a moist cake! So excited to bake🎉🎂
Yes! Freezing my cake layers has been a game changer, they taste so much better!
I always look forward to your positive and helpful tutorials
Awwww I appreciate you! 🥰🥰
I’ve been using your doctored cake mix recipe and freezing the cakes like you show. This has been a game changer. I’ll never use any other cake recipe! Never had a cake stay so moist for for several days. Not sure how you came up with all this but it sure works. Thank you many times over for sharing your tips and tricks.
This is wonderful!! It was a lot of trial and error until I found what works! 💜🙏
She is the best.
@@marilynbradley8487 Thanks girl!!
What are these doctored cake mix recipes?
Been binge watching your stuff! Thanks so much! I’ve been decorating cakes for 2 years now, and you have helped me so much!
Brit! This makes me so happy, you're welcome honey! 😊🙌
I binge watch your stuff as well with my morning coffee! (not stalker-like though LOL) I just started adding cakes to my catering business and watching these vids have helped me tremendously! Along with giving me a laugh because you seem just as quirky as me lol...LOVE YOU! ~Brandi D.
♥️I love the way you explained "DETAILS" . Thank you!♥️
I have literally binged watched you... All of the details are so important... I am so much motivated and ready to impress my first customer. Going to use all your hacks and hoping to bake the best cakes like you do :)
I love this so much! You got this! 🙌 🙌
@@KarolynsKakes Hi Karolyn… I have dropped a query for you on your insta account… it will help me a lot if you revert back… thanks in advance 😅
OMG, I've had so many condensation issues. Thanx for the tip
Happy to help!
Karolyn's cakes are just awsome. She is so very helpful with her techniques. Wish she lived next door to me lol. Thank You!!! so much Karolyn for all your help you have given me over the years!!! I wish I was 30 years younger to start this entire venture when I was younger. Keep up all of the videos my friend. Cindy
You're never too old to start, Colonel Sanders did it and so can you! 💜🙏
You really rock , and you’ve really helped my business
Thank you so much! And that's what I love to hear 🙏🎉
Thank you so much for such a thorough and well explained tutorial!! Awesome!
Gotta say nice work, your tips and tricks are the bomb.
Thank you for talking about not filling a frozen cake! I did this for the first time a few months ago and after a while my frosting started acting crazy!! I was a total newb so I had no idea what was happening, but months later I realized it was water mixing in with the frosting from the condensation!! After watching this video I realized that's what had happened and now I never do it!!
I hear some people do it with success. But I want to eliminate as many possibilities of it going wrong as I can! It sucks you went through that, but now you know what not to do the next time. 😊
@@KarolynsKakes ói
I just found out about you. And Im in love with you tutorials. Im learning so much with you. Keep up good work. 🥰
Awesome! Thank you Tita!!😊🙏
While searching on how to make a cocomelon cake, i felt on one of your videos and have fallen in love with your tutorials, it has taken my Cakes to another level , thanks so much 👌🙏🏽
Yayyy!! This makes me so happy, you're welcome my dear! 💜🙏
A genius idea. I will start using this idea. Thanks for the idea.
How did I not find you before this? Omg you are so helpful!! Your cake layers look so nice and thick. I love it. And I will definitely be buying you coffees 😊
Thanks so much! 😊
My cake game has improved so much thanks to your helpful videos!! 💖💖💖
Awww I love this so much! 🥰🥰
I LOVE your channel 😍...very good tutorials...I'm New and learning 😁😉💕
Hi Miss Karolyn ❤️🖐️....my cake turned out PERFECT 🙏
You definitely got me doing this! I love love all your vids.
Thanks girl!! 🥰🥰
Thank you so much for taking your time on explaining everything. I've been really enjoying your videos. Appreciate it! I can't wait to try one of your doctored cakes🤗🎂
You’re welcome! Let me know how it turns out if you try it!
👋😁🥰thank for all your tutorials,apréciate,thank you for your time, I love your butterflies on your fridge 🥰🥰🦋
Thanks so much 😊
I loved the doctored cake. It's taste so delicious!
It really is so good!!
So glad I found your channel! Your content is amazing
Thank you so much!!😊
This explains why my darn buttercream just instantly freezes as I’m icing the cake ! Lord help me ! Thank you so much. Should’ve looked this up sooner !!!! Lol
OMG yeah that sounds like a nightmare! You can't do squat with hard icing!😂😂
Thank you for this. I have been icing my cakes frozen an couldn’t figure out why it is sweating on the buttercream after I’ve done final coat and decoration. I was taught that way to let it stay in the fridge to go through condensation phase after icing it frozen and once I take my cake out the fridge it would still look sweaty. I will definitely try it this way 🥰
Chante! You're welcome honey, glad I could help! Everyone has their own technique, but I have found that this works best for me. I hope you like it!
@@KarolynsKakes yes I have a red velvet cake this Sunday so I will be testing it out and I will let you know 💚💚💚
@@MISZBHAYVIN any feedback?
Thank you for all your videos! You rock! Learning so much from you and have tried the doctored cakes mix and everybody loved it!❤
Wonderful!! No shame with the doctored mix game. People LOVE the flavor!
This is so helpful! Do you make ahead buttercream? Do you have a video?
She does have a video about making buttercream where she discusses making and storing buttercream. Look on her channel for videos about buttercream.
You should try just one stand up freezer save space , especially if your not using the frig part
I aspire to have this many cakes to do! I need to dive fully back into it after this month long unintentional break😓.
It's bittersweet because although the money is good, I have NO time for anything else during my super busy weeks. I can only handle them every now and then!
@@KarolynsKakesAw. There’s been times in my schedule where all I did was cake, cake, cake. Even forgot to eat which ended me up on temporary bed rest!😅
Can you make a video on baking a cake in a 4" deep pan? 😂 I bought one to bake more cake batter at once and then divide the layers, but I'm not sure if this is okay for every type of cake?
Do you recommend leveling cakes before freezing? 😊
I don't because they are still warm when I freeze them, so they are more fragile and could split if you try to level them when they are warm.
When you start your leveling process?
Karolyn you ROCK! Thank you for sharing your professional tips with us! I learn so much from you.
I have a question - if I have to freeze a cake longer than 72 hours do I need to foil it as well or will the plastic wrap still work?
How much longer? If it’s weeks / months, then an extra layer of protection (foil) couldn’t hurt!
I baked today and will decorate next Thursday. I baked ahead this time because I am going on vacation. So a week.
Thanks Karolyn I appreciate you so much! I keep coming back to your videos time after time. I have a question: Can I freeze a fully decorated cake (American buttercream) until the day of the party (about 3 days)?
Hi! If it's only 3 days, I would just keep it in the fridge. I've had cakes in the fridge up to a week and they have been fine! If they are moist to begin with, they will stay moist in the fridge. If you prefer to freeze it, you definitely can. Wrap really well in plastic wrap and freeze. The day before the party, remove from the freezer and put in the fridge (still wrapped in plastic wrap) so it can start slowly thawing. Then remove from the fridge and bring it into a cool air conditioned room to prevent condensation from forming!
I love this ! Thank you !!
Okay new cake buddy. Let's chat for a minute. I have been that person that has been decorating frozen cakes for 18+ years. HOWEVER, I am always open to new techniques. My issue with thawed cakes is my frostings making the cake peel. It's the worst!!! I have a cake this weekend, I definitely want to try frosting it thawed.
Hey Jess! Your icing may be too thick, you can try thinning it out a little and see if that works. Here's a video showing my technique to ice a cake so I don't have those issues! th-cam.com/video/55pm-mfs99A/w-d-xo.html
Very informative. Thanks ❤
You’re welcome 😊
Hi, does this also apply of you just want to cool the cakes in the fridge?
I don't cool my cakes in the fridge because they can dry out quicker in there.
Thank you so much. So informative!!!
Glad it was helpful!
I love all your videos, thank you so much for sharing. I have a question, do you still use simple syrup even though you freeze your cakes?
Yes I do! I thaw them and then I spray simple syrup on the layers when I fill the cakes. Just a light mist on there though. Here's a video showing you what I do!
th-cam.com/video/wN6yguNwtOM/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks!
Awwww thank you SO much, I really appreciate the support!
I hear a lot of other bakers say fill and crumb coat while frozen🥴 I wonder what their reasoning is? Your explanation makes sense to me
That makes me so nervous!
I torte, fill and crumb coat while frozen. Structure and less crumbs everywhere. It’s my personal preference. But I don’t do anything fondant. It’s either whipped cream or buttercream. Haven’t had a problem.
I have been frosting/filling all my cakes while frozen for the past 3 years and haven't had any issues (knock on wood). I've just had really good results doing it this way. I do keep the finished cake in the fridge (usually overnight) and until delivery so it can slowly thaw without the condensation issue. So far, no negative feedback from customers.
Good grief! How many cakes were those for? 😮 Just looking at them gave me heart palpitations!
I can't remember, that was a really busy week though!
Can you please tell me what was on your fridge? It looks like a list but I could be wrong. I enjoy your Channel thank you 😊
That's my Cake Batter Saver Chart, explained in this video:
th-cam.com/video/EK1oSPHRUrQ/w-d-xo.html
A link for the chart is in the description of that video.
Thank you for this 😅
Frozen cake life
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Is the freezing essential for the moisture or does the plastic wrap hold in most of the moisture? I'm wondering if I should freeze a cake if I am decorating it only 24 hours later. And if I don't freeze it, would I just wrap it in plastic and leave it on the counter until decorating time? Thanks
I feel like freezing is better. However, before I froze cakes, I would just wrap them in plastic (when still warm) and left them at room temp until I was ready to decorate. And it was still moist! But if I were baking the day before, I would freeze for like 6 hours and then take it out to thaw. I feel like freezing it does give a better result, but it's not necessary if you don't have the time!
Just the video I needed…as always. So do you thaw the cakes without the wraps?
They are completely wrapped while they thaw.
@@KarolynsKakes never ever did I think of making the cakes ahead of time..I’ve been always making birthday cakes from scratch in the day of..😳😳😳…tired and stressed by the time I’m done…now I can enjoy the party too..:)
What about when you do a crumb coat? Can you frost the cake when you take it out of the fridge or freezer right away or should I let it sit before doing the final coat?
I crumb coat the cake, put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours so the icing can harden, then remove it from the fridge and immediately add the final coat. I never freeze a crumb coated cake, you could have condensation issues if you do!
Your videos are great and really helpful. I'm learning a lot. Thank you
Happy to hear that! You're welcome honey! 😊🙏
Hi karolyn, I am watching from South Africa ,love all you work, you are brilliant!!
I have a problem
I put my cakes in the freezer overnight, took it out the next morning to defrost for about 10 hrs . I iced my cake and the cake was beautiful
It was very hot so I put the cake in the fridge overnight and part of the day, the party was the next day, the cake stood out for about 6 hrs, customer say that the cake was very dry, what did I do wrong
1st complain ever
Oh no! It sucks when we get that feedback, it happens to all of us.
If the cake was dry, it was most likely over baked. I frequently have frosted cakes in my fridge for 5 days without issue. The cake won't dry out in a few days if it's moist.
How do you prevent cakes from becoming freezer burnt?
I only keep them in the freezer up to 24 hours. If you want to freeze them longer, double or triple wrap them in plastic wrap and you can also wrap with aluminum foil over the plastic wrap as well.
Hello. When do you put sugar syrup? Before or after freezing?
Always after I thaw them from the freezer. Once I unwrap them and level them, I will spray the simple syrup on each layer as I fill the cake. 😊
Hi Karolyn! Quick question. Soooo I’ve had some layers in the freezer like two weeks now double wrapped in plastic wrap; do you think they’d still be fresh enough for an order this week??
I’m only asking cause I know some people say if you’re going to freeze longer than a few days I should double wrap them in Saran Wrap and maybe wrap in foil and put in a freezer bag.
I think they should be fine! I've used cakes that were only single wrapped in plastic that were in the freezer for 3 weeks with no problem.
Very informative,thank you, so do you freeze them again after filling them?
Nope! After being filled, they sit at room temp until I frost them 😊
Hello! I’m new to your channel and I’m loving all your videos I’ve watched. I have a question after taking the cakes out of the freezer, how long does it take to thaw?
It depends on the size. Smaller ones take about 1-2 hours, larger ones up to 4 hours. On the days I thaw my cakes and fill them, I will take them out of the freezer around 7am and start filling around 11am.
Hey Karolyn. Your NJ Girl💜 I heard you mention a wedding bouquet flavored cake. Is that mads with an extract? Thank you in advance. 😊
Yes! I have briefly mentioned it in my 10 flavors from 1 mix video. You can get it at weddingbouquetflavor . com. It’s AMAZING!
@@KarolynsKakes Thank you for sharing 💜
Hey a dupe for wedding bouquet is princess cakes and cookies emulsion by Loranns
So I come back Sunday morning like 10am and we need the cake ready for an event at 3pm. I was going to bake the cake Friday night and freeze it but it seems I need 6 hrs for it to thaw 😭 I need another solution. Should I just try to back and decorate and do everything Sunday ??? I remember you say don’t refrigerate them they have to be frozen to store them?
I would just bake them and wrap them in plastic wrap while they cool. Don't freeze it, just leave it at room temp to cool wrapped in the plastic wrap. That will help trap in the moisture!
is it safe for the freezer? that you put the cakes still hot?
I've been doing this for years and haven't ever had issues with my freezers!
I love the cake board idea! Your cakes look very moist, do you ever use sugar water before you fill? Thank you!
Hey girl, thank you! Yes, I spray a little on my layers. I don't saturate it like I have seen in other videos! Here's a video I made:
th-cam.com/video/VPzwq0CzIb8/w-d-xo.html
Do you have problems with cake sticking to plastic wrap and “peeling off some cake”?
Sometimes the tops may slightly stick, but not too much. And I level the tops off anyway so it doesn’t matter.
Hi for how long can you keep them in the freezer? thank you
I would say about 3-4 months tops. If you freeze them for longer than a week, I recommend double or triple wrapping them in the plastic wrap!
Karolyn, I make an oil based chocolate cup cake recipe. I have noticed that I get oil marks on my boxes. Is this normal? Do you like your cake boxes?
Yeah that can happen. There is oil in it! These boxes are okay, I usually get whatever they have at the local restaurant store.
@@KarolynsKakes that was supposed to say... Do you line your cake boxes with parchment? 🙃 sorry
Thank uuuu
Hey Karolyn, I would like to ask how long you would keep the cake in the freezer? Is it OK to keep it in the freezer for a week? Will it still be moist?
I keep it in there overnight. But you can definitely freeze longer! I would double-wrap in plastic if I were to keep it in there for a week. It will still be moist!
Will it make it more moist if I add sugar syrup while frosting ? Or can I skip that part since cake is already moist plz let me know
I always lightly spray each layer after they are completely thawed, before I fill the cakes.
I show how in this video:
th-cam.com/video/VPzwq0CzIb8/w-d-xo.html
@@KarolynsKakes thank you much 🙏🏻your the best ❤️
What is wedding bouquet?
One of the most amazing flavorings ever! I'll do a video on it ASAP!
Hello, I just found your channel. I saw your “shipping Bundt cake” video and wanted to know is the the same process to freeze Bundt cakes. Thanks!
Yes! I briefly talk about it in this video: th-cam.com/video/h-pdr09ygmM/w-d-xo.html
What is the minimum amount of time that a cake (layer) would take to fully thaw?? 🤔
Depends on the size! I give the larger sizes (9" and above) approx. 4 hours to completely thaw. The smaller sizes need 2-3 hours, depending on how hot it is around you.
@@KarolynsKakes thank you!!!!
Very informative video thank u.
I have a question:
Can u store decorated cake( 6 inch three layer buttercream filled rosette cake) in the same cake box you will be delivering in?
Do u take it out of fridge a few hours before heading to delivery?
(I love in TX so right now it is soooo hot here🥵)
I personally store my cakes in the same box I deliver it without any issues. Even on the hottest days. I keep it in the fridge until I'm ready to deliver it. But I cool my car down for 10 minutes or so before I put the cake in there! I wouldn't want to deliver a cake that has sat out too long because the icing will get soft and the structure will be compromised.
Can i melt the cake on the oven ??
I'm sorry, but I'm not sure what you're asking?
Is it okey to frost it even just came from freezer?
I never frost frozen cakes, I always let them thaw first. Condensation can form on frozen cakes and it could cause issues with your icing!
You are the best
Thanks girl! 🥰🥰🙌🏼
Why do you freeze your cakes if you're going to take them out to thaw the next day?
Freezing them while warm helps to trap in the moisture! It makes them more moist.
How long do u let them thaw
About 3-4 hours depending on the size and how hot it is outside. I want them to be completely thawed (to room temp) before I fill them!
Can you refreeze after defrosting?
I’ve done that before with no issues. (Thawed completely wrapped and never took the plastic off and just put it back in the freezer.)
is it necessary to thaw the cake for 6 hours? if i have an urgent order than what should i do
I like to thaw them completely just to reduce the chance of any issues. If you frost a frozen cake, you could have issues with condensation and / or blowouts. If I had an urgent order, I would bake the cake and let it cool without freezing it, then I would fill and frost it.
@@KarolynsKakes mam where should I thaw my cake? on the shelf or in refrigerator
I stacked my cakes in the freezer before they froze so they are abit distorted.. I have no idea what to do as a 1st time baker
You want to make sure the cakes are completely frozen before stacking more on top. If I have a lot of cakes to bake, I will start a few days early so I can bake and freeze, then stack more on top. I also have two fridges with freezers that I use just for my cakes, so I have a lot of space to spread them out!
So you have said several times how you do not use the cake box top when you give your customer their cakes so can you make a video of how you use your cake boxes? What do you put on top of cake box? Is it just open? Lol sorry for all the questions 😂
Here's a video showing one way:
th-cam.com/video/WmVrh7ZNqRw/w-d-xo.html
And here's another technique!
th-cam.com/video/FuPnDO62E_o/w-d-xo.html
Hi how long do you leave the cakes in the pan after taking them out and wrapping them?
About 3-5 minutes 😊
How long can cake layers be frozen?
I would say 3-6 months if you wrap them up really well!
@@KarolynsKakes Thank you! Love your videos. :-)
I have a buttercream that I'm using for first time its half shortening half butter powdered sugar and only 2tablespoons heavy whipping cream.
Do u think that it can sit out overnight to set or should I do the dish on top for 2hrs then refrigerate?
I would always recommend to just refrigerate it when it has to sit out for more than a few hours. It just eliminates any possibility of something spoiling. I'm sure it would be okay if you didn't do it though.
Do you keep decorated fondant cake in the fridge without it sweating
All the time! Here's a video explaining how:
th-cam.com/video/vBKi-O7v98w/w-d-xo.html
I'm always making my cakes 2 days before due date...I'm always afraid of ruining flavor by freezing... I don't use box cake
Scratch baking is a little different. I do make scratch pound cakes, but those are only baked in a bundt pan. With that recipe, I find that freezing it makes it taste even better! But, it all depends on the recipes you're using. If what you're doing works, then I would stick with that!
Do you have a vanilla or white cake recipe? ❤
yellow cake - th-cam.com/video/1rdP0iIwP4w/w-d-xo.html
white cake - th-cam.com/video/t4G7fd7tqVQ/w-d-xo.html
@@KarolynsKakes thank you
can I thaw in the fridge for those hours or do I have go sit them out like you have to thaw?
I prefer to thaw at room temperature. If you thaw in the fridge, they will still be cold when you take them out. I personally don't like to fill cold cakes. But if you like to do that, then you can thaw in the fridge.
From oven to counter let it cool only 5 mins n straight to freezer
Thanks Karolyn are all the cakes you make from scratch or are they pre mix?
My decorated cakes are doctored mix cakes. My pound cakes are from scratch!
how long can I freeze a cake for?
I would say they can last up to 3 months or so! Just make sure you wrap them really well (2 or 3 times) in the plastic wrap.
Hi do you take the plastic wrap off to dethaw
No, I leave it completely wrapped to thaw so it doesn't dry out!
Cute bf pics on the fridge!
Awww me and ma boo 🥰🥰
@@KarolynsKakes yaaaaassss... Very nice I can tell. 👍👍👍👍
Karolyn I sure you know how much cling wrap you will need in your sleep, by now 😂
🤣🤣 sometimes I am off my game!
Why does my cake sink in the middle? I've heard of a dome but this is driving me nuts. Also, I notice you don't use cake wraps.
There are so many reasons that could happen. Over-mixing or under-mixing the batter, oven temp is too hot or too cold, underbaking the cake, too much baking soda, even closing the oven door too hard can cause that. Are you baking from scratch or using a doctored mix recipe?
Also, I use wraps on cakes 10” and larger. I use heating needles in the center of all my cakes no matter what size.