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Monita is a recipe tester for Food52.
added 3 months agoIt's really good the day you make it. It also tastes really good the next day though I wouldn't say it improves with age. If it's covered well, it will st taste good for several days
Abbie is a trusted source on General Cooking.
added 3 months agoIt's not going to last that long anyway, trust me
Shuna is a pastry chef in New York City and author of the acclaimed blog Eggbeater.
added 3 months agoMost cakes that "improve with age" do so in the fridge. 'Ambiant' temperature in most household kitchens is higher than the rest of the house and cakes tend to dry out. The refrigerator is a moist environment that a lot of cakes like. Of course there are a hundred exceptions to every rule, and more for ever cake and their eaters!