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Bought cakes will have a use by date and beyond this date will not taste their best though can be eaten so long as no spoilage can be seen.I give the information below based on home cooked cake which contains none of the preservatives of shop bought ones (some of which almost unbelievably, have a shelf life of 12 months!)
It really depends on what type of cake it is. You should not keep cake in the fridge unless it contains cream as this will make it go stale very quickly. Victoria sponges are best eaten within 3 days of cooking though a sandwich cake (which contains fat, unlike a sponge) can keep for up to a week as long as it wasn't overcooked in the first place. Fruit cakes (light ones, not Christmas/wedding cakes) may keep for up to 10 days or longer - the more fruit it contains the longer it will keep. Heavy fruit cakes, as long as they are well wrapped will keep well for months. In all cases the cake needs to be well wrapped to preserve its freshness. Most cakes, including iced ones, freeze very well and can be cut into individual portions before freezing making them very quick to defrost. Defrosted cakes will not keep quite as long as freshly baked ones once defrosted. If your cake is a little on the dry side you could try it spread with butter (if it's a fruit/gingerbread type) or warmed in the microwave and served with custard - delicious.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoFoods that are left out in room temperature for more than an hour can begin bacteria growth. Our stomach acids can kill some of these bacterias but not all and some can make you very sick. Keep foods OUT of the danger zone- Above 45 degrees and Below 145 degrees. Between these temperatures bacteria lives and breeds on our foods.
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∙ 12y agoWiki User
∙ 12y agohow many days will a cake stay fresh in refigerator
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∙ 14y agoprobably up to 5 days
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How many days can removed canned tomatoes stay fresh?
8 days
How do you keep a two layer cake as fresh as possible if you made a cake tonight and have no cake container to store it in and the cake is for tomorrow how do you keep it fresh?
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How long can cake with whipped cream filling stay fresh?
20 mins
How many days can a fresh cow's tongue stay fresh in the fridge?
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How long does pie stay fresh?
two days
How long brownies stay fresh?
i would say brownies stay fresh for about 3-5 days if they are in a sealed container.
How long can an iced cake remain in the refrigerator?
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How long does shucked corn stay fresh?
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How long does pecaN pie stay fresh?
two days
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3 days
How long will pumpkin stay fresh after you open it?
for up to 5 days
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Royal pudding pies should stay fresh 3 - 4 days in the refrigerator if covered properly.
