Should I Refrigerate Cake. Nov 21 2010 0415 PM 9. But the fact is refrigerating cake actually makes it go stale faster.
Some cakes can be stored at room temperature for one or two days but those with dairy products in the icing or filling should be refrigerated. But the fact is refrigerating cake actually makes it go stale faster. For frosted cakes chill the cake uncovered for 15 minutes to harden the icing then loosely wrap it in plastic wrap or put it in a cake keeper.
The frosting can be made and transferred to an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Since a cake is really not a cake without frosting here goes the answer and explanation. Refrigeration would cause the meringue to weep and separate. Take it out of the. Typically a cake will keep on the counter 2-3 days and 5-6 days in the fridge.