How long does homemade chocolate cake last in the fridge?

How Long Does Chocolate Cake Last in the Fridge? A traditional chocolate cake made from scratch will stay fresh and soft in the fridge for about 2-3 days . If you use the pectin trick that I describe in this blog post, you can extend the shelf life of baked goods and they will last 5-7 days or longer!

How long does homemade cake last in fridge?

“You'll want to store a cake in the fridge with plastic wrap against the cut part (of the cake) to prevent the cake from drying out,” says Edwards, adding that store-bought cakes may last longer in the fridge, but homemade cakes should typically be consumed in five to seven days .

Does refrigerated chocolate cake go bad?

The answer is dependent on a number of different elements, including the components, the preservatives, and the circ*mstances of storage. In general, chocolate cake purchased from a store can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days provided it is stored properly .

Can I eat cake after 7 days in fridge?

In general, a cake will last anywhere from 2-7 days in the refrigerator, if kept well covered, depending on the type of frosting and filling. Now let's get into types of cakes with different icing and topping variations.

Can you eat 2 week old chocolate cake?

Plain Cake (like unfrosted Moist Vanilla Cake): About 5-7 days in the fridge. Cake with Buttercream, Whipped Cream or Custard (like Moist Chocolate Cake with Fluffy Chocolate Frosting): 4 days, since dairy spoils quicker.

How long does homemade chocolate cake stay fresh?

We would suggest keeping the cake in an airtight container (or on a stand, covered with a cake dome) in a cool, dry place for 3-5 days . Once the cake has been cut it will stale more quickly. The cake is at its best within the first 3 days.

Can you eat cake that's been in the fridge for a week?

Most cakes can be stored in a freezer for up to one month, or in the fridge for one week . Cakes are best sliced frozen for crisp edges, but for the best flavor, allow your leftover cake to hang at room temperature for thirty minutes to an hour before digging in.

Chocolate & Date Fridge Cake Recipe | Waitrose & Partners (2024)

Chocolate & Date Fridge Cake Recipe | Waitrose & Partners (1)

This no-bake cake is a delicious mash-up of sugar, spice and all things nice… You could swap the pistachios for cashews or walnuts, and the ginger nuts for digestives or rich tea biscuits.

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Serves18
CourseDessert
Prepare15 mins
Cook5 mins
Total time20 mins
Plussetting and chilling

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Ingredients

180g bar Waitrose Belgian Dark Chocolate (72% cocoa)
180g bar Waitrose Belgian Dark Chocoloate (54% cocoa)
40g unsalted butter, cubed
9 Waitrose Medjool Dates, pitted and chopped
75g pistachio nut kernels
30g pumpkin seeds
100g Essential Ginger Nuts, broken into chunks

Method

Line an 18cm x 18cm square tin with baking parchment. Roughly chop both bars of chocolate and put in a heatproof bowl with the butter. Set the bowl over a pan of gently simmering water (ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Stir occasionally until everything has melted. Take off the heat; stir until combined.
Stir most of the dates, pistachios, pumpkin seeds and ginger nuts into the chocolate mixture, reserving a few to decorate the top. Add a good pinch of salt, then tip into the lined tin. Press down with the back of a spoon to smooth the surface. Scatter over the remaining dates, nuts, seeds and biscuit chunks.
Leave at room temperature to set for 1 hour, then cover and chill until set firm. Take out of the fridge for 5 minutes before cutting into slices about 2cm thick and then in half to serve. Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week.

Cook’s tip

Leftover Medjool dates:These are brilliant for snacking at any time of day. For a simple sweet treat, fill pitted dates with peanut or almond butter, then dip in melted dark chocolate.

Nutritional

Typical values per serving when made using specific products in recipe

Energy	815kJ/ 196kcals
Fat	13g
Saturated Fat	6.2g
Carbohydrates	15g
Sugars	11g
Fibre	3.3g
Protein	3.4g
Salt	0.1g

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