How do you package a cake?
How to Ship A Cake
- Package the cake tightly in a fitted styrofoam mailer.
- Insert frozen cool packs around the cake to keep it fresh.
- Place the styrofoam mailer inside a sturdy cardboard box.
- Seal the box with high-quality shipping tape.
- Mark the outside of your box.
- Ship your cake.
How do you package and post a cake?
It’s best to choose a strong corrugated box to post your cake. You’ll need one which can fit both your cake and lots of padding around the sides, top, and bottom. Tape your bubble wrapped cake into place in the box to keep it from moving around.
How do you package an individual piece of cake?
If you are selling pieces of pie or cake… put them on small and sturdy paper plates and cover with plastic wrap.
How do I keep my cake from sliding in the box?
Instead place your cake on a flat, level surface, such as in the trunk of the car. For added stability, use a non-skid mat (or even that yoga mat in your trunk) to prevent the boxes from sliding around. Keep temperature inside and outside the car in mind. Cakes should be kept cool to prevent melting.
How do you keep a cake from moving in the box?
How can I cover a cake without a cake carrier?
Solution: toothpicks. A handful of toothpicks and aluminum foil can help preserve the frosting and protect it from dust, dirt, or anything else that may stick to your cake in travel. Gently stick about 5 to 6 toothpicks around the top of your cake, then loosely drape aluminum foil to create a tent around the cake.
How do you cover a cake for storage?
Store under cake cover or large bowl. The frosting can be totally absorbed by the cake when stored in an airtight container. If you don’t have a cake cover, cakes with creamy frostings also can be covered lightly with foil, plastic wrap, or wax paper.
How do you package a bakery goods?
How to Package Baked Goods for Shipping
- Cool baked goods before packing them. You should only package cooled baked goods.
- Secure each item. Wrap individual treats in food grade bags, parchment paper, or food liners to help keep them intact.
- Leave no wiggle room.
- Give your package a good shake.
How do you keep a cake fresh after cutting it?
If you do have leftover cake (is there even such a thing?), use plastic wrap to cover the sliced edges, or the areas where the cake is “exposed.” You can also frost over the sliced edges to protect the cake and help seal in moisture. Store the cake as you would normally, using a cake keeper or some sort of covering.
How do you secure a cake in a box?
The best option is a silicone baking mat like this that is a little larger than your cake. Put the mat down first and then place the cake on top of it. The non-slip mat will prevent the cake from sliding around as you drive and ensure that your cake arrives safely!
How do you store a cake without a box?
Wrap an unfrosted cake layer tightly in plastic wrap; be sure and secure the top, sides and bottom of the layers. Then place the wrapped layers in a plastic zip-top bag and store on the kitchen counter at room temperature for up to five days. If you need to keep a unfrosted layers longer than that, freeze them.