Can Microwave Cakes Be Made Ahead of Time?

[Zacksmommie]

I have not made one yet but I want to take one into work for a taste test.
The problem is that I will have to make this the night before as I am not allowed to do stuff like this when I am working.
My question is : How does the cake taste after it sets all night and do any of the cakes need to be refrigerated. I am planning on trying the Caramel Pumpkin cake. Any ideas??

 

[chefcharity]

I think these cakes taste best hot out of the microwave. I think when they set they seem to get tough and need reheated. Just my opinion. I'd do a different dessert to take in if it was me. The pineapple upside down cake is good.

 

[DebbieJ]

agreed--I would not serve one the next day.

 

[esavvymom]

The only cake I made that didn't have this problem was a Strawberry Cake. I think it was a cream-cheese icing I used...but that cake remained so moist and so good for several days! We all just kept eating on it and loving it ! (and my DH is not a cake person, but he was the worst one of all of us).Can you make the cake before you go to work? Since it only takes under 15 minutes- you could make it while getting ready for work and then take the stone in and flip it when you get there?

 

[Zacksmommie]

Thanks so much for the replies. I had feared that the cake may be tough if it sets overnight.
I may have to get up in time to make it before work or make something else!
But, I have to wonder what good it is to make it in the micro when the left-overs may get tough? ...just me wondering out loud...thanks again for the feedback!

 

[chefcharity]

One, don't usually have leftovers! LOL! And two, you can reheat and it is fine.

 

[mountainmama74]

How big is your microwave at work? Could you prepare it at home and then just pop it in the microwave when you get there?

I find the apple crisp in the DCB does ok overnight...

 

[PamperedChefLayla]

The chocolate lava cake does well over night and up to 3 days. That's howw long it lasted wrapped in foil

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

A trifle is beautiful and yummy the next day....is that feasible?