{"id":6286,"date":"2022-05-04T22:34:55","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T02:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bakingnook.com\/?p=6286"},"modified":"2022-05-04T22:35:21","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T02:35:21","slug":"how-to-properly-store-buttercream-frosting-to-keep-it-fresh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bakingnook.com\/how-to-properly-store-buttercream-frosting-to-keep-it-fresh\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Properly Store Buttercream Frosting To Keep It Fresh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
This post contains affiliate links.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Buttercream frosting is a delicious alternative to regular frosting. If you’re like me, you’ve probably made too much frosting for your baking projects before. Fortunately, there are effective ways you can store all of your leftover frostings so you can keep them fresh for the next time you’re in the mood to bake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a general rule, storing buttercream frosting should be done in an airtight container and stored in a refrigerator. Storing in the fridge will extend its shelf life but it can also be stored in the freezer. You can store it for up to 2 months in the fridge and up to 6 months in the freezer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Buttercream frosting can last for a while but only if you know how to properly store it! Following are some tips you can use to keep your frosting fresh for as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a whole, once a can of frosting has been opened it’s important to store it properly in an airtight container. This also applies to homemade frosting as it does not have preservatives. The airtight containers should be stored in either the refrigerator or the freezer in order to keep them fresh.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Buttercream frosting is a pretty durable product with a long shelf life. If it’s left unopened in the can it can last for around four months before you run into quality issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you prefer to make your own frosting you may have accidentally run into the problem of making too much. Fortunately, buttercream frosting can easily be kept fresh for several weeks using proper precautions and storage measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your best place to store a batch of buttercream frosting is either in the refrigerator or in the freezer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If it’s going to be a while until your next baking project you’ll probably want to store it in the freezer. However, if you’re going to be using it within the next few days then the refrigerator will be your best bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a table that summarizes how to properly store buttercream frosting:<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow To Properly Store Buttercream Frosting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Counter Top<\/strong><\/td> Room Temperature (sealed container)<\/strong><\/td> Refrigerator<\/strong><\/td> Freezer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Up to 2 days (at room temperature)<\/td> Can last up to 1 week<\/td> Can last about 2-4 weeks<\/td> Can last for up to 3 months<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n