The Big Storage Mistake You're Making With Coffee Cake (2024)
Few things hit the spot better than a moist, buttery coffee cake, whether it's eaten with your morning cup of joe or as an evening treat.And as anyone who's noshed onthis cinnamon-infused dessert will know, it doesn't take long for coffee cake to go bad, especially if it isn't stored properly. If you leave your coffee cake on the counter uncovered, or inadequately covered, it's a big mistake.
In general, coffee cake lasts a few days to a week — though it's typically at its softest and sweetest right after it's made. Melted butter is key for moist coffee cake, but this dessert tends to get drier over time. If you want to prevent coffee cake from getting stale for as long as possible, storing it in an airtight Tupperware is your best bet. That should keep the freshness and flavor for around two to three days at room temperature. Keeping it out of sunlight is crucial, and covering the cake in plastic wrap beforehand can also help preserve it.
Placing the coffee cake in a well-sealed container and putting it in the refrigerator can further prolong its shelf life. Coffee cake can last up to a week in the fridge, though it's worth noting that the cold could cause it to dry out, even if it's still technically good to eat. Tightly sealing the cake can help it maintain its moisture in the refrigerator, but mileage may vary.
If you're hoping to make coffee cake last longer than a week, you'll want to store this treat in the freezer. Like many other desserts, coffee cake will remain in good condition for up to two to three months when frozen. This storage method will come in handy for those who make their coffee cake at home, especially if the batch is too large to finish in a single week. When storing your coffee cake in the freezer, the same airtight container rules apply -- and you'll want to wrap it in aluminum foil or plastic wrap first. Freezer bags can also work, as they're airtight when zipped.
Reheating frozen cake correctly is just as important as storing it properly, as both will determine whether it tastes good after it's thawed. Place frozencoffee cake in a cold oven, then heat it at 250 F, and ensure it gets warm enough to enjoy but not so hot that it's overcooked and dry. The dish should be heated for around 10 to 20 minutes depending on your oven.You can also opt for the microwave for a quick defrost. Just be aware that this reheating method may make the dessert a bittoomoist, particularly if there's condensation from the freezer.
If you leave your coffee cake on the counter uncovered, or inadequately covered, it's a big mistake. In general, coffee cake lasts a few days to a week — though it's typically at its softest and sweetest right after it's made. Melted butter is key for moist coffee cake, but this dessert tends to get drier over time.
You can store coffee cake at room temperature for up to three or four days, but to ensure the best texture and flavor, storing it in the fridge is the way to go! Kept in the fridge, your coffee cake can last up to 2 weeks. But if it's extra tasty, it probably will get eaten first!
Coffee cake, or kaffekuchen, is a single layer cake with a sweet, cinnamon-infused flavor and streusel top made from flour, butter, and sugar. Streusel can also be layered inside of the cake like a filling. Fruit variations are prevalent, with blueberry being the most common.
Melted butter is key for moist coffee cake, but this dessert tends to get drier over time. If you want to prevent coffee cake from getting stale for as long as possible, storing it in an airtight Tupperware is your best bet.
Most cakes—the butter-based cakes, oil-based cakes, chiffon cakes, and sponge cakes of the world—keep well at room temperature for at least one to two days.
The first coffee cake likely originated in Germany, specifically in Dresden. However, the Danish came up with the earliest version of eating a type of sweet bread while drinking coffee, so coffee cakes really evolved from many different cultural traditions. We do know that coffee was introduced to Europe in the 1600s.
Overbeating, Overmixing, or Undermixing Your Cake Batter
Too much air and your cake will collapse because it simply can't hold onto all that air. Overbeating can add too much additional air and/or large air bubbles which the cake can't support, causing it to collapse in the oven.
Plain Cake (like unfrosted Moist Vanilla Cake): About 5-7 days in the fridge. Cake with Buttercream, Whipped Cream or Custard (like Moist Chocolate Cake with Fluffy Chocolate Frosting): 4 days, since dairy spoils quicker.
Because of the mocha cream filling, this cake needs to be refrigerated in an airtight container or cake dome. However, for best taste and texture, remove from the refrigerator about two hours before serving so that the cake and frosting have time to warm and soften.
To help, put the cake into a cardboard cake box before putting in the fridge. When it comes time to remove your cake box from the fridge, leave the cake inside the box until it comes back to room temperature. Any condensation will form on the box instead of the cake.
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