Q: <strong>What should I do if Almond Cream Cheese Frosting is too soft?</strong>

Cream cheese frostings tend to be softer than regular buttercream frostings. This recipe contains an additional stick of butter than our usual cream cheese frosting recipe as we needed it to stretch further (as both a filling and frosting). It is a nice cross between the two. However, if at any time your frosting becomes too soft , place the bowl, piping bag, or even the frosted cake in the freezer or refrigerator for a few minutes to firm things up to a better consistency. Adding additional confectioners sugar will also thicken the consistency, but chilling is the best fix in my experience.

Question 1

Does Cherry Almond Cake need Refrigeration?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because of the almond cream cheese filling and frosting, this cake should be refrigerated. For best flavor and texture, remove the cake from the refrigerator 2-3 hours before serving. This will allow time for it to warm and soften.

Question 2

Can this Cake be Frozen?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Just as with most of our cakes, (from raspberry cake to strawberry cake and more), these cherry almond cake layers can be frozen. However, I wouldn't brush the layers with maraschino juice until it is time to assemble the cake.

To freeze cake layers, we allow them to cool until slightly warm. Then, wrap in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. Freeze for up to three months!

To thaw, move the cake layers to the kitchen counter, still wrapped for at least 30-45 minutes, until ready to assemble.

Question 3

Why is Cream Cheese Helpful in this Cake Recipe?

Accepted Answer

We often use softened cream cheese in our cake recipes. It adds richness and creates a really nice, velvety texture. Several of our "Velvet Cakes" as well as pound cakes contain cream cheese.

A few favorites are our Vanilla Velvet Cake, Cream Cheese Pound Cake, Strawberry Cake, and the Almond Cream Cake that this recipe is based on.

The cake batter for this recipe is nice and thick, which prevents the bits of maraschino cherries from sinking to the bottom.

Question 4

What should I do if Almond Cream Cheese Frosting is too soft?

Accepted Answer

Cream cheese frostings tend to be softer than regular buttercream frostings.

This recipe contains an additional stick of butter than our usual cream cheese frosting recipe as we needed it to stretch further (as both a filling and frosting). It is a nice cross between the two.

However, if at any time your frosting becomes too soft, place the bowl, piping bag, or even the frosted cake in the freezer or refrigerator for a few minutes to firm things up to a better consistency.

Adding additional confectioners sugar will also thicken the consistency, but chilling is the best fix in my experience.

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