Storing cupcakes incorrectly

The average cupcake recipe makes around 12 cupcakes, so you won't likely be able to consume them all at once. To prevent soggy, dried-out, or rotting bits, keep them correctly if you want to be able to eat them again. To keep your cupcakes fresh while storing them, place them in an airtight container or wrap them in plastic. However, before they are wrapped, cupcakes must totally cool. If they're too hot, moisture may accumulate within the container or plastic wrap, which might lead to mold growth or soggy cupcakes.

Leftover cupcakes should be kept in an airtight container to help avoid the formation of mold or other dangerous microorganisms. Cupcake leftovers are best kept covered and at room temperature. However, you should keep your cupcakes in the refrigerator if the icing is made with cream cheese or whipped cream (though the refrigerator could dry them out after a while). It is best to wrap totally cooled cupcakes in plastic before frosting them if you are baking cupcakes in advance for a particular event. While cupcakes kept in the freezer can survive up to six months, they can be securely stored in this manner for around two days.