Sometimes cupcakes don't have to be eaten immediately.You can freeze the cupcakes if you want them to last for a longer period of time.It's important to be careful when freezing cupcakes because there is a high change of the paper liners peeling off and the cupcakes become less moist, or even very dry and gummy on the top.Cupcakes should be frozen properly to keep them safe.
Step 1: The cupcakes should be cool.
If you try to freeze them while they're hot, the cupcakes will give off steam that turns into condensation and may cause the paper liners to peel off.The best way to cool cupcakes is to leave them on a wire rack for about an hour, until they're cool enough to handle.The air can circulate more easily around cupcakes if they are over a plate or chopping board.The cupcakes will not get soggy on the bottom while they are cooling.
Step 2: The cupcakes should be in a container.
Place the cupcakes in a container to freeze after they have cooled down.The container should be large enough to hold all the cupcakes you have and tall to prevent them from hitting each other.Make sure the container has enough room for the cupcakes to fit in.It should be possible for the lid to snap tightly on top of the container.
Step 3: The cupcakes should be stored in freezer bags.
You can use freezer bags if you don't have a container on hand.Stack the cupcakes with paper to keep them from sticking to each other when placing them in the bag.
Step 4: The cupcakes should be cool.
The cupcakes have to cool to avoid the build-up of condensation in the container.The best way to cool cupcakes is to leave them on a wire rack for about an hour.The air can circulate more easily around cupcakes if there is a wire rack.The cupcakes don't get soggy on the bottom while they are cooling.
Step 5: The cupcakes need to be frosted.
The cupcakes must be frosted correctly in order to be frozen.To pipe the frosting neatly on the cupcakes, consider using a frosting pipe.Once you freeze the cupcakes, you can't frost them again, so add a good amount of frosting for each cupcake.There are different types of frostings to choose from: buttercream, chocolate, strawberry, and cream cheese.
Step 6: The cupcakes should be frozen in a container.
The container should be large enough to hold all the cupcakes you have and tall to prevent cupcakes from hitting each other.The frosting will take about 3-4 hours to freeze if the cupcakes are placed in an open container.Before removing the frosting from the freezer, make sure it is solid.
Step 7: The cupcakes should be kept in a container.
The cupcakes can be frozen until they are ready to be eaten by snapping the lid on the container.Make sure the container is large enough to keep the cupcakes out of the frosting.
Step 8: The cupcakes should be covered with aluminum foil.
You can freeze the cupcakes in foil instead of putting them in a container.If you want the frosting to be solid, freeze the cupcakes for 3-4 hours.Taking care not to touch the frosting, cover the cupcakes with aluminum foil.Place the cupcakes in a bag or on a cookie sheet.
Step 9: The cupcakes should be removed from the freezer.
Take the cupcakes out of the freezer and put them in a place where they will not be disturbed, such as a countertop or cooking space.
Step 10: The cupcakes should be left to thaw.
It's not a good idea to use heat to thaw cupcakes.If you use an oven, microwave, or stovetop to thaw your cupcakes, they will end up soggy and the paper liners will peel off.Remove the cupcakes from the freezer and leave them in a container or bag.
Step 11: The cupcakes should be removed from the container.
After about an hour, open the container or bag.Some of the foil should be removed from the cupcakes, but not all of them.It's important to let out some air for the cupcakes because they can peel off from the paper liners.
Step 12: The cupcakes should be left to thaw until they reach room temperature.
You can leave the cupcakes overnight so they can fully thaw, but most cupcakes will take about 30 minutes to an hour to thaw.