Cake Care Guide

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Thank you for choosing Wendy’s Home Cakery! Every cake is freshly baked and handcrafted to order using quality ingredients. To ensure your cake looks and tastes its very best, please follow the care instructions below.

Transporting Your Cake

Your cake will be securely boxed before collection, but it is important to transport it carefully.

• Always place your cake on a flat, level surface, such as the boot or footwell of your car.
• Avoid placing cakes on car seats, as they are uneven and can cause the cake to move.
• Drive carefully, avoiding sudden braking, sharp corners and fast acceleration.
• Keep your vehicle cool during warm weather by using air conditioning where possible.
• Never leave your cake in a hot car.

Once the cake leaves Wendy’s Home Cakery, responsibility for its safe transport passes to the customer.

When You Get Home

Store your cake somewhere cool, dry and away from direct sunlight, radiators and heat sources.

Avoid placing your cake near strong-smelling foods, as cakes can absorb odours.

Keep the cake in its box until you’re ready to display or serve it.

Buttercream Cakes

Buttercream cakes are best stored in the refrigerator.

• Keep the cake in its box or an airtight cake container.
• Remove the cake from the fridge 2–3 hours before serving so it can come to room temperature.
• Buttercream tastes much softer and creamier once it has warmed slightly.

Do not leave buttercream cakes in direct sunlight or warm rooms for extended periods.

Fondant (Sugar Paste) Cakes

Fondant cakes should usually be stored at room temperature in a cool, dry place.

Avoid refrigerating fondant cakes unless they contain perishable fillings (see below), as condensation can make the fondant sticky or cause colours to run.

Keep away from humidity and direct sunlight.

If your fondant cake contains fresh fillings, please follow the storage advice provided for those fillings.

Cakes with Fresh Fillings

Cakes containing fresh cream, mascarpone, cream cheese frosting, fresh fruit, custard or similar perishable fillings must be refrigerated.

• Store in the fridge immediately after collection.
• Remove from the fridge around 1–2 hours before serving to allow the sponge to soften.
• These cakes should not be left unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours.

For food safety, consume within the recommended time advised when collecting your cake.

Fresh Flowers

If your cake includes fresh flowers, please remember they are decorative only unless specifically stated to be edible.

Flowers should be removed before serving.

Decorations

Many decorations are edible, but some are for decoration only.

Please remove any of the following before serving if applicable:

• Cake dowels
• Support rods
• Cake boards between tiers
• Ribbon
• Wired sugar flowers
• Acrylic or wooden cake toppers
• Non-edible decorations

If your cake is tiered, each tier should be separated before cutting.

Cutting Your Cake

For the best portion sizes:

Round cakes are best cut into strips before cutting into individual portions.

Tall cakes should be cut into approximately 1-inch slices for generous servings.

Wedding and celebration cakes often provide far more portions than traditional triangular slices.

Freezing Your Cake

Most sponge cakes freeze beautifully.

To freeze:

• Wrap individual slices tightly in cling film.
• Place inside an airtight container or freezer bag.
• Freeze for up to 3 months.

Allow slices to thaw naturally at room temperature before enjoying.

Please note that cakes containing fresh cream or fresh fruit may not freeze as well.

Best Before

For the freshest flavour and texture, I recommend enjoying your cake within:

• Buttercream cakes: 5–7 days
• Fondant cakes: 5–7 days
• Fresh cream or fresh fruit cakes: 2–3 days

Storage times may vary depending on the filling used.

A Few Helpful Tips

✔ Keep your cake away from direct sunlight and heat.

✔ Store your cake in its box until serving.

✔ Allow chilled cakes to come to room temperature before eating.

✔ Remove all non-edible decorations before cutting.

✔ Contact me if you have any questions about storing your cake.

Thank You

Thank you for choosing Wendy’s Home Cakery to be part of your special celebration.

I hope you enjoy every slice, and I’d love to see your cake in action! If you share your photos on social media, don’t forget to tag Wendy’s Home Cakery.