All the questions you may have, all on one page.
Travelling with Your Cake/Desserts
We know that travelling with your cake can be daunting, which is why Theresa has put together a few Do's and Don't's for you. Theresa has 16+ years of experience travelling her cakes back and forth all over CQ - even as far as Townsville, so she knows what she's talking about!
Do:
Place a non-slip mat under your cake box
This comes in handy if you happen to take the corner a little sharp. We do have some for purchase, so please ask when ordering your cake if you need one.
Place your cake on a flat surface of your car
This is usually the front floor. If you have a wagon that has a cool place, that will work also.
Your air conditioning needs to be working
Especially in Summer and, but even in in winter too!
Always slide your box from the base
And carry your cake from underneath sides.
Don't:
Drive like a race car driver around corners
You may end up with a trifle instead of a beautifully decorated cake at the end of your journey.
Leave your cake in the car
Even if it's just for 5 mins!
Place other objects around your cake
This may become a loose object that hits your cake.
Place pillows around the sides of your cake
Your cake then has no airflow and will get hot.
Pick up your cake from the sides of the box.
Once collected, cake care responsibility transfers to you unless delivery has been pre-arranged.
Theresa delivers all Wedding cakes, as well as larger or more difficult celebration cakes that require an onsite setup.
Storage Instructions
(Before the Event)
1. Keep refrigerated until required (unless otherwise advised)
2. Store in original box
3. Place on flat shelf
4. Keep away from strong - smelling foods.
5. Ideal temp 2-5*C
6. Remove 1.5-2 hours before serving (depending on size)
In warm QLD weather, never leave cake in car or outdoors unattended.
At the Venue
Styling Placement Tips
Your cake should always be displayed indoors away from:
Direct sunlight - it's really best to avoid outdoor exposure unless discussed.
Speakers, heaters and dance floor lighting.
TIP: Ensure the cake table is sturdy and level (if you have chosen for TMF to style and provide cake table, you wont need to worry about this)!
Cookies
Royal and fondant cookies are all placed individually in a heat-sealed bag. If you need to store your cookies before your event this is best stored in a dry cool environment, away from sunlight.
Cupcakes - Desserts - Cake Pops
Cupcakes are best eaten within 3 - 5 days from the time of collection and should be stored in the refrigerator unless other directions have been given to you upon pickup.
If you have fondant toppers and you have stored these in the fridge beforehand, take the box from the fridge and leave it on the bench, unopened, until the cupcakes have reached room temperature.
Open the box and enjoy.
Macarons
Our macarons are made fresh for all custom orders best eaten within 3 - 5 days and depending on the filling you choose.
They are best kept in the fridge in the box you purchased them in away from moisture. When you take them out of the fridge, keep them in the box until they have reached room temperature.
Doughnuts
As we all know, the rule with doughnuts is fresh is best!
We create all our doughnuts the morning you require your order, and they are best eaten on the same day. However, if you do happen to have leftovers, we do recommend zapping them in the microwave for a few seconds first - they don't need too much heating to freshen them back up.
If you need to freeze any of the above products please contact Theresa before doing so.
After Your Event (Leftovers)
To help keep your cake fresh after your event, here are some tips when storing and freezing your cakes/desserts
Freezing Timeframes:
Butter cakes with buttercream are best frozen fresh and can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months. Mud cakes can be frozen for up to 3-6 months. Fruit cakes can be frozen for up to 12 months.
How to Freeze a Fondant Cake:
TMF Wedding and Celebration custom cakes are baked fresh which allows you the option to freeze your cake up to the recommended time frames above depending, on the type of cake you have ordered.
Please contact us if you have any further questions regarding your cake.
1. Take all non-edible items and non-edible items from your cake.
2. Wrap your cake carefully in Glad wrap and then place it in an airtight container. Before closing the lid, place 2 layers of Glad wrap over the top of the container and then close the lid tightly.
3. This step is optional but recommended (as an extra layer of safeguard) - wrap the whole container in Glad wrap 2 times to keep the moisture from entering the container when defrosting.
4. Place your cake container in the freezer.
How to Defrost Your Cake:
When it is it time to defrost your cake:
1. Take your container straight from the freezer (do not unwrap it yet) and store it in the refrigerator overnight until the cake has defrosted.
2. The next day, take the container from the refrigerator and place it on the kitchen bench in a cool place (do not unwrap it yet).
3. When the cake has reached room temperature and there are no visible signs of condensation, unwrap and take your cake out of the container.
4. Slice and enjoy!
Do all of the above for buttercream cakes also either with or without fondant/sugar details
TMF Cakes and Desserts are all handcrafted and structurally designed - following these guidelines ensures they are experienced exactly as intended.
Allergen notice: TMF kitchen handles gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts and soy. While care is taken, traces may be present.
Colour & Finish
To achieve a light clean buttercream and ganache finish, we may use a food safe whitening agent. This allows us to create true whites and soft, neutral tones without compromising taste and texture.
Please let us know if you have any ingredient questions - we're always happy to chat through what goes into your cake.
Please contact us if you have any further questions.
