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The second blow came in the form of a combined frost and literal freeze event on 9 May across much of the state. Air temperatures that Saturday morning dropped to lethal mid to high 20s F as far south as Butlerville in Jennings County. The bad news is that the combined frost / freeze event killed much, if not all, of the exposed above-ground plant tissue in many fields that had emerged before Saturday. The good news is that the potentially lethal temperatures did not penetrate the soil and so the all-important growing points of the young corn plants escaped mostly unscathed because they were still positioned below the soil surface.
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Warm cupcakes will release steam when you put them in an airtight container. This can create sticky cupcake tops (which makes it harder for the frosting to stick) and cause cupcakes to peel away from their liners (which is no fun at all).
When cupcakes have cooled completely, place them in a storage container with a tight-fitting lid (airtight is best!). I actually use an old version of this Sterilite Box (mine is pictured below) to store my cupcakes, but this Rubbermaid Storage Container is a great new alternative (and it's BPA-free!) Both containers are just the right size for a dozen or so cupcakes, and tall enough to fit even frosted cupcakes without squishing them.
If you must store cupcakes in the fridge - if you're dealing with hot and humid weather, for example, and your frosting is melting off the cupcakes - just make sure to bring them back to room temperature before serving. Cold cupcakes can taste dry and dense, which we definitely don't want.
Occasionally, your unfrosted cupcakes may get a bit sticky on top. This is usually nothing to worry about - sticky top cupcakes will still taste great. Just frost the cupcakes as usual and you won't notice any difference.
If the cupcakes are so sticky that you can't get the frosting to stay on, that's when you may have to make a few adjustments. Leave the cupcakes on the counter uncovered for 30 minutes or so - often, this will dry the tops out just enough to get the frosting to stick properly. If you're still having problems, use a paring knife to trim the very top of the cupcake and cut away the sticky part, then frost normally.
I also recommend using a piping bag to frost your cupcakes rather than a knife - knives can pull the cupcake apart, especially when the top is sticky, but a piping bag tends to work much better. (You can learn more about frosting equipment and technique in our post on How to Frost the Perfect Cupcake).
Here, as with unfrosted cupcakes, use a sturdy, airtight container that's tall enough to accommodate the frosted cupcakes. You don't need a special cupcake caddy-type-contraption for this - just a good, tall container like this one from Rubbermaid. If you're shopping around for a good container, look for something that's at least 3 inches tall - that's generally enough room to fit a standard-size cupcake without squishing the frosting.
PS - If you're adding sprinkles to your cupcakes, I like to put the frosted cupcakes into the container and then add the sprinkles - the container catches any spills so you don't make a mess on your counter!
Store frosted cupcakes in your airtight container on the counter at room temperature. Remember that storing cupcakes in the fridge will dry them out faster, so opt for countertop storage unless you have a heat wave on your hands and need to stop your frosting from melting away.
1 or 2 days before party:
Bake cupcakes, cool, and store unfrosted in an airtight container on the counter.
Make frosting (add food coloring if you like), place in an airtight container, and store in the fridge overnight.
1 or 2 hours before party:
Mix frosting (I like using a hand mixer to whip frosting, but a spoon works, too) to bring it back to a fresh, creamy consistency.
Place frosting in a piping bag and frost cupcakes.
Arrange cupcakes on a serving platter and set them out for guests. Enjoy!
Are you sensing a theme here? Letting cupcakes cool on a wire rack for at least an hour helps prevent condensation. In the freezer, condensation will cause ice to form on the cupcake, which will result in a soggy cupcake once it's defrosted. Cupcakes should be cool to the touch before you get ready to freeze them.
When you're ready to defrost the cupcakes (I recommend defrosting them within three months of initially freezing them), remove them from the freezer and pull back the plastic wrap. Leaving the cupcakes uncovered helps prevent them from getting sticky while they defrost.
When the frosting has completely frozen, remove cupcakes from freezer and quickly wrap each one in plastic wrap (just like you would if you were freezing unfrosted cupcakes). The frozen frosting should hold its shape. This individual wrapping, in my experience, does a lot to preserve freshness and taste (and it keeps those yucky freezer flavors away!)
Place individually wrapped cupcakes in a sturdy, airtight container and store in the freezer for up to three months. I like to use a glass or plastic container (rather than a plastic bag) when freezing frosted cupcakes - it protects the frosting a bit more and helps the icing hold its shape.
This is the same thing you'd do for unfrosted frozen cupcakes, but I think it's worth mentioning again. Pull the plastic wrap off frozen, frosted cupcakes and let them come to room temperature on the counter for about an hour. Store defrosted cupcakes in an airtight container on the counter for up to a week.
Since you're making the cupcakes just two days in advance, the best option is to let them cool completely and keep them unfrosted at room temperature in an airtight storage container. The post above has lots of tips and details!
Since you'll be dealing with especially hot weather, we recommend frosting your cupcakes in the morning, refrigerating for a few hours if time allows, then storing them in an airtight container in a cooler until time to serve. This will help keep your frosting from melting away and allow for the freshest cupcakes!
We do recommend wrapping the cupcakes individually in plastic wrap when freezing to keep them tasting fresh. If your schedule allows you to bake two days before the big event, you can store them unfrosted in an airtight container at room temperature rather than wrapping them individually for freezing! This post has all the details so you can pick the best option for your schedule. No matter how you choose to store them, our top tip is to let them cool completely before packaging!
Hi! Thanks for the helpful tips! Is it still safe to store the cupcakes in a container on the counter if they are frosted with Italian meringue buttercream? And if they have a filling inside like a caramel? Thanks ?
Italian meringue is best stored in the refrigerator, so if you're making the frosting more than 24 hours in advance, we recommend taking it out of the fridge before your event so it can come back to room temperature and be soft enough to pipe onto cupcakes right before serving! Fillings like caramel should also be refrigerated if they'll be stored for a while. We always recommend doing a test batch if you're going to be making an intricate recipe in advance so you can see how each component of the recipe is affected by storing over a longer period of time!
Hi Jesse.. thanks for the great tips, but I'm making a cupcake dress for a bridal shower, and I'm making the cupcakes on Friday, and frosting on Saturday. The shower is on Sunday 3 hrs away, so would you put in the refrigerator overnight Saturday or still leave out on the counter since I have a long car ride? I'm leaving too early, so I can't possibly frost in the morning. ? should I possibly make the frosting consistency thicker?
So fun! We recommend letting the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack Friday before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature overnight. Then frost shortly before leaving and store in an airtight container for the drive. If your frosting consistency feels too thin and you're worried about it slipping off the cupcakes in transit, place the bowl of frosting in the refrigerator for a few minutes before frosting the cupcakes to get the consistency that feels right!
Hi Morgan! The cupcakes and their frosting should be able to follow the freezing and thawing process, but toppings like cookies would likely lose their crunchy texture. The coffee shop may be able to advise the best way to freeze and store their cupcakes!
Hi I'm a newbie baker and had a burning question that I could not find the answer to online. I searched everywhere! So my homemade cupcakes (from scratch) are really good the day I bake them- friends have confirmed this. I cool them completely on a rack then put them in a big airtight tupperware on the counter at room temperature. The next day, the texture of the sponge is grainy (it wasn't like this the previous day) and the top is sticky. I read your post but it doesn't make sense. The cupcakes are left out for more than an hour before I put them away so they're cool but they're still sticky. I'm afraid to bake in advance because of this
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