Want to save a slice of your wedding cake for your first anniversary? Freezing it is the perfect way to keep it fresh and delicious! I’ll guide you through the steps on How To Freeze Wedding Cake properly, so you can relive that sweet moment a year later with a perfectly preserved slice.
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Why Do People Save Wedding Cakes?
Wedding cake isn't just for eating on your wedding day - it's also a tradition to have some saved so that you can eat this on your first anniversary.
So let's get started on how to freeze your Wedding Cake so you can indulge on your anniversary.
Can You Put Wedding Cake In The Freezer?
Yes! Freezing is one of the best ways to make your wedding cake last longer. However, there are certain steps you'll need to take to make sure your cake is stored properly and that it doesn't go soggy or stale.
Why Do People Keep Wedding Cake In The Freezer?
Generally, people keep their wedding cake in the freezer for several reasons.
- To make sure it lasts as long as possible - some couples are saving the top tier of their wedding cake for a special anniversary or upcoming birthdays!
- Some people want to enjoy their Wedding Cake at home on normal days with family and friends without having to make a trip to the bakery or spend money on delivery.
- You can also take your wedding cake with you for an Anniversary Celebration elsewhere, even if it’s not in your hometown.
Can You Freeze A Cake With Icing?
Yes! You can freeze your wedding cake with icing, but it's important to note that the moisture in any buttercream will not be able to escape.
This means if you have a buttercream cake you will have to thaw your wedding cake in a fridge and not at room temperature...even when if you use aluminum foil and wrap airtight.
How Do You Store A Wedding Cake In The Freezer?
There are several different methods for freezing your wedding cake. Let's take a look at how you can freeze wedding cake step by step:
Step 1: Removing The Cake From Its Stand
After the celebrations have come to an end and when it's time for the couple to go home, carefully remove the top tier of your beautiful wedding cake from its stand and place it on a large plate.
Step 2: Wrap The Cake
Next, cover the cake in a layer of greaseproof paper and wrap that up tightly also. If too much air gets into the foil or paper wrapping then condensation may form on the inside which will cause the cake to go soggy.
You don't want the frosting, filling, or cake layers to go stale so take your time to wrap the cake well and try to do it on the wedding night.
Step 3: Placing Cake Into A Box And Freezing
Place the wrapped cake inside a box and into your freezer. This will help to keep it from getting squashed or broken when put into storage.
You can freeze uncovered but a box will protect your cake and allow it to last longer and will help prevent freezer burn.
Step 4: Placing In The Freezer
Now that your wedding cake is wrapped up, place it into the freezer until frozen solid. You can store this for up to a year or longer. If you want to store more than one tier, you can save the top tier for your first anniversary and save the second tier of your wedding cake for eating at your first child's christening.
Step 5: Thawing Your Wedding Cake
Remove the cake out of the freezer, allow the cake to thaw or defrost in the fridge for 12 hours before bringing it to room temperature.
Once at room temperature, you can remove all the paper and aluminum foil from around your cake and place it on a cake stand ready to display and enjoy as you celebrate your first anniversary.
Best Storage Containers For Wedding Cake
After wrapping your wedding cake in foil and baking paper you'll need a plastic cake box to properly freeze the keep it in top condition.
Here are a few fantastic cake boxes that I'd recommend for your wedding cake.
The Rubber Maid Serving Cake Saver: The Rubbermaid Servin' Saver Round Cake Keeper can hold up to 10" cakes or pies and features a base with molded-in centering rings plus a tight-fitting, see-through lid that keeps cakes fresh and lets you identify the contents without removing them.
The base can be used as a serving tray by itself, and the entire package is top-rack dishwasher safe. I love this wedding cake box and it's a good size for a top tier cake.
Hello Cupcake Portable Cake and Cupcake Carrier: This caddy/storage container holds all of your tastiest homemade creations including 12-inch wedding cakes. Whether you have a traditional fruit cake or a wedding cake topped with ganache or icing, this cake storage box is one you will love to use.
Using A Cake Preservation Box
At the end of the day, a cake preservation box or storage container is essential to prevent damage to your cake.
FAQ's
The wedding cake should be cut just before it is served to the guests. It's good to cut the cake in the final hour of the reception.
It's tradition to cut the cake at a wedding because it is believed that this will bring good luck and prosperity for the couple throughout their life.
There are many different types of cuts, each having an individual meaning; these include:
The straight cut which represents eternity;
The heart-shaped cut which represents love;
The wavy cut which signifies waves of emotion;
The circle-cut is symbolic of wholeness.
Tradition has it that the bride gets to eat her slice first. This is because the cake is decorated in white, the color of purity.
Eating the first bite also symbolizes luck, wealth, and fertility and when the bride eats her piece of cake before anyone else, tradition is said to ensure that she will enjoy all the wonderful things in life from now on!
