How To Freeze Yellow Sticker Birthday Cakes
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I love buying yellow sticker food and today I take a look at how to freeze yellow sticker birthday cakes!
With the cost of living crisis not getting any easier, everyone is looking to reduce the cost of their groceries, which for most people have gone up at least 15% in the last year.
This also means most people have less money to spend on special occasions such as birthdays.
One of my top tips for combating this problem is to look out for yellow sticker birthday cakes and then freeze them until needed.
Birthday cakes from the reduced section in the supermarkets can be discounted by as much as 90% meaning huge savings for those on a tight budget. See the post below for the best times to bag a yellow sticker bargain.
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For this post, I froze and defrosted a yellow sticker Sonic the Hedgehog cake from Sainsbury’s, which I picked up from the reduced section at around 12pm on a Saturday for £3.24, a 75% discount.
Can You Freeze A Yellow Sticker Birthday Cake?
Yes, you can freeze a yellow sticker birthday cake.
Birthday cakes can be expensive to buy, especially ones featuring children’s characters, so buying a yellow sticker one and freezing it until needed can be a great way to save money.
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How To Freeze Yellow Sticker Birthday Cakes
For the best results, you should ideally freeze your yellow sticker birthday cake on the day of purchase.
The cake should remain in its unopened box to help prevent any printed images or icing details from becoming damaged. This will also help prevent the cake from taking on any other odours from the freezer.
For a cake with a plain design, eg. a chocolate cake with chocolate icing or traybake style cake, you could freeze it in smaller portions if you don’t intend to serve it as a whole birthday cake.
This can be beneficial as smaller portions defrost quicker and it means you can have a slice as and when without needing to defrost a whole cake.
Who says birthday cake has to be for a birthday? A yellow sticker cake could easily double as a cheap and tasty dessert!
How Long Can I Freeze Yellow Sticker Cakes For?
Yellow sticker birthday cakes can be frozen for up to three months. While they will still be safe to eat after this time, you may find they have started to deteriorate in quality and taste.
Additionally, the cake could start to show signs of freezer burn.
How To Defrost A Yellow Sticker Birthday Cake
The best way to defrost a yellow sticker birthday cake is overnight. This allows it plenty of time to thaw before it’s needed for your party or celebrations.
The cake may initially seem quite wet as it defrosts but it will dry out as time goes on.
If there is a printed decorative element to the cake it is important not to touch it during the defrosting time as it may smudge.
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Do Yellow Sticker Birthday Cakes Freeze Well?
Yes, most yellow sticker cakes freeze really well and without any damage to the icing and decoration.
It’s worth being extra careful and making sure nothing is placed on top of the cake that might potentially damage it. You could counter this by placing it inside a larger more sturdy box before freezing.
Are Yellow Sticker Birthday Cakes Safe To Eat After Freezing?
Yes, yellow sticker cakes are safe to eat after freezing and there shouldn’t be any difference in quality or taste.
Can You Refreeze Reduced Cake?
While there is no reason you can’t refreeze cake, I usually find that food frozen for a second time just isn’t as nice when thawed again.
Do I Need To Keep My Yellow Sticker birthday Cakes In The Fridge After Defrosting?
No, as long as the cake wasn’t from the fridge section originally, there is no need to keep it in the fridge after it’s been defrosted.
However, you may want to if the weather is particularly warm to prevent any buttercream icing from becoming too soft.
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