Should I keep this cake in the fridge or out if I want to eat over the next 2 days?

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Susan W. · Answer

I don't like to refrigerate cakes. In the heat of the summer, I have been known to use my second bedroom which faces North and is the coolest room in the house to store such things.

HalfPint · Answer

Unless the temperature in the kitchen is too warm, cake should be ok for 2 days.  But if it's as warm as my kitchen (~83F), I would keep in the fridge.  You can microwave refrigerated cake (unless it's frosted) for ~12 seconds to soften or let it come to room temp before eating it.

ktr · Answer

I've never made this specific cake but I made a similar one a few years ago and left it out and had no problems with it.  I tend to find that the texture of cake changes if you refrigerate it.

Nancy · Answer

I would keep it in fridge because of the ricotta, and bring to room temp just before serving. A more cautious answer than Abbie's.

aargersi · Answer

It should be fine out and loosely covered

Should I keep this cake in the fridge or out if I want to eat over the next 2 days?

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