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Hot Weather, Cool Cakes: FAQs for the Summer Heat

Information on how best to handle our products in the heat.

How to store Cakes in the heat

ALWAYS keep the product in the fridge! A cold room or ambient temperature isn't enough. Even a quick blast in the freezer will be helpful and prevent the cake from losing its structure or melting. Note: Chocolate melts at 27-30 degrees, butter at 32

How to commute with our products

We advise against doing this when the temperatures are very high! But if you need to, carry the box flat, very carefully & avoid accidentally moving the cake. Try to keep your journey as short as possible. Try not to travel in rush hour too, when tem

How to travel with a cake in the car:

If you are travelling in a car with a product, place on a flat surface, we suggest the footwell or safely strapped in with the seatbelt. You should try to ensure the cake box doesn't move and is stored FLAT. Precook the cake prior to travel in a frid

When to eat your items after refrigeration

While it is vital to keep your cake chilled in the heat, you do need to leave the cake to stand outside of the fridge in order for it to be enjoyed at the best temperature. We recommend leaving the cake to sit for 30 mins - one hour when the temperat