[harriet15]

Hi there, looking for some tips for my son's birthday cake. I have always made his cake the day before I needed it and just stored it in the fridge overnight.

This year, his birthday is this Sunday, due to having a busy Saturday I will be making his cake Friday. (so 2 days in advance) It will be a butter cake covered in butter cream (2-3 different colours), it will have some lollies and small amount of fondant which is decoration, which I can do on the day, but I definitely need the cake and buttercream done.

Should I still just store it in the fridge (cover or uncover?), but this would be for 2 days, or should I freeze it and take it out on the morning.

Not sure the best way to go, and would appreciate any advice, thanks

[Bunsen]

Cake goes stale faster in the fridge so unless the icing needs to be refrigerated it is better off covered and stored in a cool dark place. Butter cream doesn't need to be refrigerated unless it is so hot it will melt.