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Storing/Freezing uncooked victoria sponge mixture

I have been asked if it  possible to make a larger quantity of victoria sponge mix, than can be cooked at one time, and then to keep the uncooked mixture in a fridge mixture for several days. They also if it could be frozen?

I didn't know the answer but thought the good folk here might know.





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  • Nargleblast
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    I once left some leftover batter in the fridge for a couple of days and  it turned grey, not very appetising at all. It went back to its normal colour when I stirred it, but obviously over time the mixture separates and I guess the egg content would go off. Don't know about freezing, never tried it.
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  • It won’t do well in the fridge - once you add moisture to the dry ingredients the raising agent will start to develop, and if you don’t bake it reasonably soon after that, it will run out of energy and you’ll get a flat sponge. I wouldn’t think it will freeze and defrost well, for the same reason.  Cooked Victoria sponge freezes really well - can it be cooked and then frozen instead?  
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  • Brambling
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    I agree with Polly and would cook and then freeze the sponges 
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  • I agree with Polly and Brambling because of the baking powder and eggs, also agree that sponges freeze well once cooked and you can find advice online about that from Delia, Nigella, Mary Berry et al so that's what I would advocate to your friend.

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  • daivid
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    I've regularly made batches of chocolate pudding and frozen raw. Defrosted then cooked works fine - not exactly Victoria sponge but a sponge none the less. I have on occasions made large amounts of chocolate sponge cake and frozen some to cook at a later date, it doesn't rise as well as fresh (re-mixing after defrosting does help) but is otherwise fine - and nicer than bought. I've never frozen baked sponge but agree with others that it does work fine. As with others I wouldn't mix then refrigerate.
  • I have only ever frozen the cooked sponge so I didn't know how to answer the question. The consensus seems to be don't fridge or freeze as the mixture will probably not rise as  well. I believe he wanted to use the mix to make small microwave sponge puddings for immediate use. It's difficult when you are using one egg to make smaller than normal ratio of 2oz of sugar, flour and marg. So I could understand the question.
  • babyshoes
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    I guess the best way to be sure is to try it. Make up a small batch and freeze it, then defrost and cook. Only needs to stay frozen a day or so to test the concept... If it does work, do let us know! 
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  • Ah, now I understand. It might be worth looking at recipes for “mug cakes” as they are small amounts? Otherwise I would make four puddings and freeze the other three, they will reheat very quickly
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