Freezing Cupcakes

Have you ever found yourself in a position where you're running out of time and need to make a dessert for the next day, maybe to send to school or take to work? I know that I have and I'm sure many of you have too. I have a solution. You can make cupcakes, a day before needed, and store them, unfrosted in a covered plastic container. Or, you can make them a few days earlier and freeze them, unfrosted. Simply make your cupcakes, place them, uncovered on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer. When they are frozen, place them in freezer bags. These will keep for about a week. When you need them, remove them from the bags, set on a flat surface and thaw. When they have completely thawed, frost them.

I've found this to be a blessing when I need my cupcakes in the middle of the week. If you are like me, I have more time for baking over the weekend than I do during the week. Just remember, don't frost before storing. Freezing causes the frosting to break down and tends to be grainy.