How To Store And Freeze Cupcakes
Ingredients
- saran wrap (or press-n-seal)
- large plastic bag
- 1 batch vanilla cupcakes
Instructions
How To Freeze Unfrosted Cupcakes
- Cool Completely. Again, you need to make sure they are cooled completely. Any residual heat in the cupcakes will create condensation. I allow my cupcakes to cool for at least 1 hour.
- Wrap well. I LOVE and can't recommend enough using press-n-seal. I like to wrap 6 cupcakes at a time. I wrap in the Press-N-Seal place in a large sealable plastic bag. I place a dozen cupcakes into the bag, total. If you are really nervous about freezer burn, you can wrap each one individually.
- Keep your cupcakes wrapped, while they defrost at room temperature. This keeps condensation forming on the OUTSIDE of the package, not on the cupcakes themselves. Unwrap once thawed and frost.
How To Freeze Frosted Cupcakes
- Cool Completely. Again, you need to make sure they are cooled completely. Any residual heat in the cupcakes will create condensation. I allow my cupcakes to cool for at least 1 hour.
- Partially freeze. You want to partially freeze them first uncovered. I place mine on a small cookie sheet and allow to freeze until frozen (this can take several hours).
- Transfer to a container or wrap well. Make sure you pick a container that's large enough to hold the cupcakes safely with the frosting. My favorite containers are these ones. Or you can wrap each cupcake, or up to 6 cupcakes, individually in plastic wrap (or again I recommend press-n-seal). As long as they are partially frozen they frosting won't get squished. And then transfer the wrapped cupcakes to a sturdy container.
- Uncover and defrost. I like to unwrap the cupcakes so they don't defrost and squish the frosting.
Notes
- Keep cupcakes frozen for up to 3 months.