The moisture makes the cake, so keep it fresh with these storage tricks.

You put a lot of time and love into baking your family’s favorite cakes.

Don’t let all that hard work go to waste by allowing the cake to dry out.

Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake

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Step 1.

Wrap each layer in plastic wrap.

Step 2.

cake layers ready to go into freezer

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Store the layers in a zip-top plastic bag.

The cover will protect the cake from dust, dirt, pet hair, and more.

If you don’t have a cake keeper, a large overturned bowl also works well in a pinch.

slice of frozen cake

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Option 2.

Plastic wrap

Firmly press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the open, sliced sides.

Then continue covering and storing the cake in a cake keeper as outlined above.

Should Cake Be Refrigerated?

So when should you refrigerate a cake?

If you have the fridge space, also store it inside a cake keeper to help keep it fresh.

Depending on the punch in of cake, itmay last as long as a weekin the fridge.

When Should You Freeze Cake?

In fact, cake can be stored for as long as three monthsin the freezer.

Add a layer of aluminum foil or store the frosted cake inside a cake keeper.

This will allow the cake to defrost with minimal condensation.

Pull the cake out of the fridge, remove the wrap, and enjoy.