Wrapping and Storing Cakes

Don’t waste time aerating, mixing, and baking beautiful cakes for them only to dry out and become flavorless while decorating and storing. In this free lesson, cake designer Rachael Teufel explains the big impact storage can have on your finished product. After your cakes have cooled, Rachael shows you how she wraps them to store them overnight in the refrigerator to seal in all of the flavor and moisture. Along the way, Rachael shares valuable insight on the benefits of allowing your cake to rest prior to filling, icing, and decorating. Following Rachael’s easy steps will not only maximize flavor and moisture content, but will also prolong the life of your cakes, allowing more time to decorate and create intricate designs. She also includes tips on properly thawing frozen cakes and staying organized. For the next steps in creating a flawless tiered cake, check out Rachael’s video on trimming and leveling cake layers.