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Defrosting HM cakes?

earthmother
earthmother Posts: 2,563 Forumite
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Just a quick question :)

My mum wants to know, when defrosting HM cakes (in this case a Medeira) do you leave them in their wrappers, or is it better to remove them first?

We weren't sure whether they would go too soggy/dry depending on what was done

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  • Bambam
    Bambam Posts: 359 Forumite
    What sort of wrapping do you use? If I use clingfilm I generally unwrap it because plastic can make things a bit sweaty. But if I use foil I just place it on a plate as it is and let it do its thing. With a sponge I dredge with icing sugar when defrosted.

    Edit: I also make icing topping when it's defrosted.
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  • earthmother
    earthmother Posts: 2,563 Forumite
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    Thanks - I'm not sure what she's used (I'll ask her when I speak to her tomorrow), but I'll let her know what you said

    :)
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  • Queenie
    Queenie Posts: 8,793 Forumite
    If in doubt, remove wrappings, put on a plate and invert a container over the top.
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