Can You Freeze Madeira Cake?
Madeira cake is considered one of the top ten British cakes. It’s easy to make and delicious with a cup of tea. If you’ve made too much (although can you very have too much cake?) you might be wondering if you can freeze Madeira cake.
What Is Madeira Cake?
Madeira cake differs from a Victoria Sponge in that it has more flour, resulting in a denser sponge which is similar to the American pound cake.
Madeira Cake is so named not because it comes from Madeira but because it was often enjoyed with a glass of Madeira wine when it became popular in the 1800s. It is usually flavoured with lemon.
Madeira cake will keep for 7-10 days after baking.
Can You Freeze Madeira Cake?
Yes, you can freeze Madeira cake. Ideally, it should be frozen as soon as possible after baking, but as long as it has been well wrapped or covered, Madeira cake that is a few days old should be fine to freeze.
As Maderia cake freezes so well, it’s a good cake for making ahead of time for parties and other occasions. While you can freeze cakes that have been iced, most cakes freeze best without icing and there is less chance of them getting damaged.
It’s also easier to fit plain cakes into your freezer!
Can You Freeze An Iced Madeira Cake?
Yes, you can freeze an iced Madeira cake. Sometimes freezing can make the icing become a little uneven once defrosted bu the cake will still taste great.
Alternatives To Freezing Madeira Cake
While Madeira cake does freeze very well, there are a few other ways you could try using up before putting it in the freezer.
- Madeira Cake is perfect for use in a trifle.
- You could try making these cake pops that use both Maderia Cake and Fruit Cake.
- Madria Cakes’ firm texture makes it perfect for turning into delicious french toast.
How To Freeze Madeira Cake
Freeze your Madeira cake using these simple steps.
You can either freeze the cake whole or in smaller slices. Smaller slices mean there is more surface area that could be susceptible to freezer burn, but it also means you can get out smaller portions as and when you need them, resulting in less waste overall.
- Before freezing, make sure the Madeira cake is completely cold.
- Wrap the cake in cling film and then place it inside a Tupperware container. I find this double layer helps protect the cake from absorbing smells from the freezer and also from getting damaged if heavier items are accidentally placed on top of it.
- Label and date the Madeira Cake for future reference before placing carefully into the freezer.
How Long Does Madeira Cake Last In The Freezer?
The Madeira cake will last for around two months in the freezer. After this time it’s still safe to eat but the quality will be affected as cake tends to dry out when frozen for too long.
How To Defrost Madeira Cake
Maderia Cake should be defrosted in the fridge overnight. If ice particles have formed on the cake, try gently wrapping it in a clean tea towel to absorb some of the moisture and help prevent the cake from becoming soggy.
Once thawed you can decorate and ice your Madeira cake as you usually would.
Madeira Cake that has been previously frozen should not be frozen again.
Freezing Other Types of Cake
Do you know which other types of cake can be frozen? Take a look at some of our guides below to find out.
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