Can You Freeze Nothing Bundt Cakes? Yes, Here's How
Freeze a Nothing Bundt Cake solid, wrap it tightly and thaw it in the fridge. The bakery's own guidance covers only the fridge, so this is general cake advice.
Can you freeze Nothing Bundt Cakes? Yes. Freeze the cake solid, wrap it tightly and thaw it in the refrigerator, as you would any frosted cake. One caveat: the bakery's cake care page covers only the refrigerator, and its guest services has said it does not recommend freezing, so this is general cake advice.
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Can you freeze Nothing Bundt Cakes?
Yes. Cake is one of the easier baked goods to freeze. King Arthur Baking says most cakes freeze quite well, and Food Network says you can freeze bundt cakes and frosted cakes too.
Here is what the bakery itself says on its cake care page: serve the cake at room temperature, keep it refrigerated until a couple of hours before serving, and leftover cake keeps in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. That page says nothing about freezing. A reply from the bakery's Guest Services on a Yelp location page, dated 2019, says the company does not recommend freezing its cakes. So if you freeze one, you're going against that advice and working from general cake guidance. The frosting is the part to watch, because it can soften or smudge, so the cake may taste better than it looks.
How can you freeze Nothing Bundt Cakes?
Whole cake or slices both work. Slices thaw faster and let you take one at a time.
- Start with a cake that is still fresh. Freezing won't fix a stale one.
- Freeze it uncovered on a baking sheet until the frosting is solid, about 4 to 6 hours for a whole cake (Food Network). Wrapping before the frosting sets flattens the decoration.
- Wrap it in plastic wrap, then foil. For slices, put a square of parchment on each cut side first (King Arthur Baking).
- Slide it into a freezer bag or airtight container, label it with the date, and freeze at 0°F or colder.
Smaller cakes follow the same steps and thaw sooner.
How long does a frozen Nothing Bundt Cake keep, and how do you thaw it?
Food kept at 0°F stays safe, so freezer times are about quality only (USDA FSIS).
| Cake | Best quality in the freezer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Unfrosted cake, wrapped tightly | 3 to 4 months | King Arthur Baking |
| Fully frosted cake | About 1 month | King Arthur Baking |
A frosted bundt cake falls in the second row, so use it within about a month. These are King Arthur's general cake figures, not the bakery's.
To thaw, leave the cake wrapped and move it to the refrigerator overnight. The next day, take the wrap off and let it sit out for a couple of hours so it comes to room temperature, which is how the bakery says to serve it. FSIS lists the refrigerator, cold water and the microwave as the safe ways to thaw food, and not the counter (USDA FSIS). The bakery says to keep its cakes refrigerated, so once a frosted cake has thawed, keep it cold and eat it within a few days. When in doubt, throw it out.
What changes when you freeze a Nothing Bundt Cake?
The crumb usually holds up well. America's Test Kitchen found that tasters had a hard time telling frozen-then-thawed cake layers from fresh ones, though a fully frosted cake felt slightly gummy. Expect the same trade-off here: the cake is fine, and the frosting may be a bit softer.
If you're unsure, try one slice first. Frozen slices also work well for a quick dessert and for the last third of a cake you won't finish.
What foods are like Nothing Bundt Cakes for the freezer?
Baked sweets are the best candidates. See whether you can freeze apple pie, zucchini bread and no-bake cheesecake filling, or browse Can you freeze food?.
Keep track of frozen Nothing Bundt Cakes
A cake slice at the bottom of the freezer is easy to lose. Add three foods you're storing to Well Stockd. Fridge and pantry items get an estimated expiration date; for the freezer, write the freeze date on the package. Try it free, or see how to keep a freezer inventory.
FAQ
Can you freeze a Nothing Bundt Cake with frosting?
Yes, but the frosting may soften or smudge. Freeze it solid before wrapping so the decoration holds its shape.
Can you freeze Nothing Bundt Cake slices?
Yes. Wrap each slice tightly and freeze them on a tray first. They thaw in the fridge in a few hours.
How long does a Nothing Bundt Cake last in the fridge?
The bakery's care page says up to 5 days. If you won't finish it by then, freezing slices is the usual workaround, even though the bakery itself doesn't recommend freezing.