Cake Care Instructions
Pickup
When carrying your cake, please place both hands under the cake, being careful to keep your hands under the cake center. Keep the cake level at all times. Do not pick up the cake by the sides ― the board will bend, and the frosting may crack or stick to the edge of the box. Pick-up or delivery is best done in the early morning and/or in a very cool, air-conditioned car. Please make sure you have enough room in your car for the size cake you are purchasing. Large specialty cakes may not come with a box. Please have a clean level space available.
Transport
Keep the cake cool and away from direct sunlight. Please make sure you have a flat surface in your car to transport your cake. Most cakes will fit on the front floorboard. Larger cakes will need to travel in the back of an SUV or wagon. Please avoid putting it on a slanted car seat or any area with a slant, Anita’s Sweet Treats does not recommend someone holding the cake; placing it on the floorboard is the best option. Do not leave any of our treats in the car for longer than it takes for you to arrive at your destination. Heat may affect the frosting and cause it to break down. Do not squeeze the sides of the box as the frosting may stick to the box. When carrying or transporting your cake, please place both hands underneath the cake to support the cake and the board. We recommend keeping your cake refrigerated if you are storing your cake at home. Please be sure to drive carefully and avoid slamming on your brakes or turning sharply.
Storage
Cream Cheese Frosting, Fresh Whipped Cream Icing and Cheesecakes must be refrigerated. When placing Buttercream Cream Cheese Frosting in the fridge, please be aware that your cake will more than likely pick up the scent and flavor of any onion, garlic or other strong smelling items in your refrigerator. Please keep it away from these items if possible. Buttercream Cream Cheese Frosted cakes are best at room temperature (allow 2+ hours if possible). The cake should be refrigerated up to 1-3 hours before serving. Remove cake from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature to develop best flavor and texture. Tiered cakes take longer to warm up, so let sit at least 2 hours before serving. Store leftover cake in refrigerator. (Red Velvet, Carrot, Fruit and cakes with Cream Cheese Frosting should stay refrigerated up to 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving) Never freeze a fondant cake. Keep cakes away from direct sunlight, moisture and heat, as they may fade or melt.