Why did my sponge cake go moldy so quickly?
I made a no-oil sponge cake for a swiss roll. I filled it with fresh whipped cream and then stored the cake in the fridge. It has gone moldy within 4 days of filling it. Since filling it, it has been stored in the fridge. Why did it go moldy so quickly?
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Not sure exact fridge temp and it was stored in a plastic rubbermaid covered container. but I think oil does have something to do with it since other cakes with butter such as pound cake does not grow moldy so quickly.
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How do you keep a cake from getting moldy?
To stop cakes going mouldy, avoid storing the cakes in lidded plastic containers. Heat and condensation can easily build up inside them and that's what starts the mould process. Try using a good old-fashioned cake tin with a secure lid, and wrap your cakes in tinfoil before storing them.Why did my cake get moldy so fast?
Because you've removed a preservative, the bacteria grows at it's normal pace. Chilling it slows it down, but not as much as the oil would.How long does it take for a cake to get moldy?
Freshly baked chocolate cake can also stay up to one week in the refrigerator without going bad. Store-bought cakes that contain preservatives last a bit longer than homemade cakes. Usually, these kinds of cakes last about 5 to 7 days and will go stale rather than spoiling or rotting.How long does sponge cake stay fresh?
Keep your cake boxed on the counter for up to three days. A sponge cake can be stored in a sealed, airtight container at room temperature for about three days. I have friends who have nommed on cakes for up to five days!Top 5 Cake Baking Mistakes! | Preppy Kitchen
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Oil acts as a preservative which slows down the growth of mould in the cake. Because you've removed a preservative, the bacteria grows at it's normal pace. Chilling it slows it down, but not as much as the oil would.
When I make bread I tend to put honey in it as this is a natural preservative and this works for me, gets another day out of the bread.
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