My Grandma's Coffee Cakes, how to store?

tropics21 · ‎05-02-2010

I ordered two of these delicious cakes for presents. Ship date 12/2, can ya all reply as to how to store? How long in refrigerator before one can gift as well as when one should put in the freezer? I plan on giving the cakes the week of 12/16 and they ship 12/2/ who knows when they will arrive!!!!??

nyc1 · ‎03-19-2010

I would freeze them immediately. They defrost beautifully and are DELICIOUS. We buy the Cinnamon with nuts several times during the year for parties, and there is rarely a crumb left. I have a friend who even cuts herself a piece to take home!!!

They freeze beautifully right in the box and defrost on the counter (or if you're cutting yourself a slice you can speed that up in the microwave!).

We've been serving these cakes for YEARS.

ENJOY ... what a fabulous gift.

Edited to add... if you are giving as a gift, take it out the day before and leave it on the counter.

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

Mine ship 12/2 also. I'll keep out enough for one breakfast and freeze the rest.

nyc1 · ‎03-19-2010

That's perfect. I hope you love it as much as we do. What flavor did you order? There are several. We always order the Cinnamon with the nuts.

tropics21 · ‎05-02-2010

chocolate and cinnimon walnut! Anyone ever try the chocolate

walker · ‎03-26-2010

Fortunately, I can buy these at a local store. They are VERY GOOD and freeze well. Just put whole box in freezer. As was mentioned, take out of freezer for time to thaw and then give. I have not tried the chocolate variety.

Miss Elleigh · ‎05-03-2010

@tropics21 these are so fantastic! When I receive mine, which I have had on auto-delivery since spring, I cut mine in slices wrap in seran an put them in put them in a big gallon freezer bag, then when I want one I take it out of the freezer and let thaw for about 20 minutes. The whole cake does freeze wonderfully as well. If your going to use them for holiday, I believe it says you can keep it in the fridge and use in 10 days. Enjoy them as I know you will.

nyc1 · ‎03-19-2010

@walker wrote:
Fortunately, I can buy these at a local store. They are VERY GOOD and freeze well. Just put whole box in freezer. As was mentioned, take out of freezer for time to thaw and then give. I have not tried the chocolate variety.

We have a store about 15 mins from me that also sells these. I normally buy the one that they still have frozen and just put it right in my freezer.

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

I have Lock & Lock containers that they exactly fit in and I keep them in the refrigerator. But if it would be a long time I would freeze. They freeze well.

One of my favs is the banana or the banana walnut. I also loved a coconut lemon one they used to have. I've had the chocolate walnut and it was very dense but still good. I also like the cinnamon or cinnamon walnut ones.