Drip cakes have become the new thing and they are trending all over the internet. You can find them in different colours and styles. Drip cakes are made using a specific technique and if you are a beginner, mastering the technique can be a bit tricky but you will soon get the hang of it. Drip cakes can be made way ahead of time and stored overnight and if you are wondering on how this is possible then take a look at this article on how to store a drip cake overnight.
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What is a drip cake?
A drip cake is any cake that contains drips of chocolate or caramel on it. The drips can be coloured using any colour and the sizes of drip cakes differ based on preference. Drip cakes have been trending for quite some time and you can actually find different styles of drip cakes on the internet.
How to store a drip cake overnight
Store drip cake overnight in a cupboard
This is actually one of the best methods to use when storing your drip cake. This method works well if you are living in an area where the climatic conditions are not too hot. To store the drip cake simply cover it or place it in an air tight container so that moisture does not get inside. Place the cake in a cupboard and close it. The drip cake will stay intact and the dripping will not melt it will actually be still fresh in the morning. Avoid touching the drippings because you might leave fingerprints there which can make the cake look less appealing.
Store drip cake overnight in the refrigerator
This is the one of the methods that you can also use to store your drip cake but you should make sure that there is enough room in your fridge in order to store the drip cake. So in order to do that simply start by clearing out your fridge. This means you might need to take a few things out of your fridge. Place the drip cake inside the fridge and it will stay intact. This method works well if you stay in hot regions because you would have protected your cake from heat and it will not melt.
How to store a drip cake that has not yet been assembled
If you are making a drip cake and you do not necessarily want to assemble it that same day then you can always store the cake and the frosting separately then combine the 2 in the morning. This method is not only limited to drip cakes you can actually use it on other cakes that have frosting. Here are a few tips on how you can do that.
Step 1
Take your unfrosted cake and wrap it using plastic wrap, foil paper or place it in a zip-lock plastic bag so that it does not get exposed to air or moisture. This is because air and moisture tend to affect the texture and flavour of the cake.
Step 2
Store the wrapped cake at room temperature or you can place it in the refrigerator if you live in hot area. The freezer is also a great option if you plan on keeping the cake for a very long period of time.
Step 3
After storing the cakes it will now be time for you to store the frosting. Drip cakes are made using different types of frostings and below is a list of some of the frostings used and how you can store them.
Buttercream frosting
Buttercream frosting is used to make drip cakes and if you are planning on storing this frosting, keep it at room temperature it can last for about a few days. When storing the buttercream frosting place it in an air tight container and when you want to use it simply whip it until it gets fluffy. To preserve your buttercream for a longer period of time you can simply place it in the fridge it will last for about a week or two. Freezing is also another option you can resort to, that is if you plan on using the buttercream after some months.
Chocolate glaze
This is also another frosting that is used when making drip cakes. To store this type of frosting simply place it in an air tight container then place it inside the fridge it will last for about a week. To extend the shelf life of the chocolate glaze simply place it in the freezer it can last for a few months. In order to restore the chocolate glaze when you want to frost your drip cake simply place it in the microwave for 10 seconds then stir it to see if it has regained its texture.
Shelf life of drip cakes
Drip Cakes that are stored without any frosting can last for a very long period of time as compared to those that have frosting on them. Unfrosted drip cakes can last a week in the fridge but if you place them in the freezer they can last for more than a month. This means that you can simply make the cake way ahead of time and place it in the freezer. When you want to enjoy it you simply have to defrost it then add the frosting. Drip cakes that contain frosting only last for about a week in the fridge so you need to consume them within that time frame to avoid getting sick.
NB: when you defrost your cakes you will notice that they would have lost a little bit of moisture and in order to restore the moisture simply drizzle a syrup on top of the cakes. You can make the syrup using equal parts of sugar and water.
Conclusion
Storing drip cakes is an easy task and there are actually 2 methods that you can use to store a drip cake overnight especially one which is fully assembled. Carefully follow the instructions in order to achieve the best results.
