Anyone know if I can leave cake batter in the fridge

Senior Member Joined: Aug 11 2010 Posts: 172

overnight and bake it tomorrow?
I don't have the right pan for it now.
Thanks

Silver Member Joined: Jan 09 2008 Posts: 724

depends what kind of cake,
not one that had to have eggs beaten up and fluffy or margarine and sugar creamed
a standard one bowl, mix everything together cake should be fine
you will probably need to mix it again tomorrow as some things might separate

Silver Member Joined: Jun 08 2010 Posts: 527

I've done it plenty of times for a basic cake batter. Just cover it well and mix it tomorrow.

Gold Member Joined: Oct 10 2010 Posts: 1572

It might not be the best cake you've ever baked, but how bad could a cake be?

Platinum Member Joined: Apr 12 2010 Posts: 5764

just make sure to give it a quick mix with a spoon or fork to mix up any parts that may have separated and bake.
I agree with paprika, it may not be the best but it will be a cake!
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Gold Member Joined: Jun 05 2011 Posts: 1017

I have done it many times. It should be fine.

Gold Member Joined: Nov 17 2010 Posts: 1189

I do it all the time for standard one-bowl 'mix everything together' types of cakes. I will make the batter at night, not want to stay up till the cake bakes and then cools, so I put the batter in the fridge. The next day I let it return to room temp, stir slightly and bake as usual. Good every time.