CUPCAKES ON A PLANE
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I've done some research and apparently taking cupcakes onto a plane is no big deal. I really want ...
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I've done some research and apparently taking cupcakes onto a plane is no big deal. I really want to know HOW to transport them though? Should I freeze them so they don't get melty? Will the freezing make the icing shatter? I know nothing about the transportation of baked goods!
I checked with the TSA website as well and, as you stated, traveling with baked goods is acceptable -- just "please be advised that [cakes, etc.] are subject to additional screening."
As far as the actual transporting them, why not use a cupcake carrier or tupperware-type container? Just remember it needs it fit in your carry-on!
And, if you want to not have to eat them the immediately once you get to your destination, I would think you wouldn't want to freeze them. Wouldn't they become dried out as they thawed?
I guess I would just suggest to carry them on at refrigerator temp. and then re-fridged once you got to your resort.
That would be my thinking, but I am no professional baker either!
I would recommend getting some of those clear plastic 6-pack containers like you get at a bakery...a bakery might be willing to sell you one. They are smaller containers and you could stack 2 in your carry-on if you needed 12 cupcakes.
I would recommend getting some of those clear plastic 6-pack containers like you get at a bakery...a bakery might be willing to sell you one. They are smaller containers and you could stack 2 in your carry-on if you needed 12 cupcakes.
This is a good idea. I needed something to transport cupcakes in (before I had my SUPER nifty cupcake carrier - it, however, would probably be a little bulky to carry on a plane) for DS's birthday at school, and the bakery at Walmart was more than happy to give me a few empty cupcake containers that they use (for free).
I assume that you want to take them on the plane, and not pack them in your suitcase. At least that's what I hope!
when my son wanted to bring his entire last CS meal onto the airplane, this is what we did. We had it packed in the little plastic containers and in it's own bag. We put it through the security point all by itself in one of those gray buckets. Then we just carried it onto the plane as a personal item and put it under the seat in front of us. The plastic container kept it fresh, and the bag made it easy to carry. We couldn't have fit it in our carryon. It was no problem at all.
Our suitcases, however, sat in the sun on the tarmac for about an hour before they were loaded onto the plane. So, I'm glad that I didn't have any perishables in there!
I freeze frosted cupcakes all the time and they are still moist and fresh and perfect when they thaw. So that is definitely an option. If you freeze them and let them thaw during the flight they should be fairly in tact when you reach your destination.
As for transporting them, a cupcake carrier could work, but then you'd have to worry about getting it back home. I would get some of those Gladeware containers which can be thrown out after use if you desire. I always use these when I transport any kind of baked goods. They keep whatever I'm traveling with protected and I can thrown them out and not worry about them taking up space on the way home.
I freeze frosted cupcakes all the time and they are still moist and fresh and perfect when they thaw. So that is definitely an option. If you freeze them and let them thaw during the flight they should be fairly in tact when you reach your destination.
As for transporting them, a cupcake carrier could work, .
Most frostings will have no problem being frozen and then thawing very nicely. If you are worried about getting dry cupcakes, you can drizzle cupcakes with a glaze and let it soak in a little before frosting - then freeze. Most craft stores carry the cupcake carriers in the cake decorating aisle...look for a % off coupon in the paper or on-line to get a great deal. You can then pack delicate souvineers in the carrier for the trip home.
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Actually, "netiquette" has long been that all caps is yelling or shouting. It's usually thought of as rude. When I saw the title, I thought the thread was complaining about someone taking cupcakes onto a plane and wondered why anyone would be upset about that.
One or two all-caps words for emphasis is fine, though.
Maybe something like "Cupcakes on a plane?????" to show emphasis but not trying to be rude?
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I actually have experience with this as I took a dozen frosted cupcakes with me to NYC in March on an airplane. I carried them in a cupcake carrier which protected them better than anything could have. It fit perfectly under the seat in front of me, so I knew they were safe.
The biggest problem I had was that everyone from the TSA agents to the flight attendants to the passengers were drooling over them. One of the TSA agents even told me that he was going to have to do an E.A.T. test on them.
They did make for a lot of extra attention and fun on our flight. On our way back, my flying companion even told me that she just wasn't feeling the love since we were only traveling home with an empty container.
As far as the temp of them, I just kept them in the frig until I left that morning and they arrived perfectly.
My Mom made wedding cakes for years and she always frozen them before adding the final decorative icing because it made the cakes more moist. Freezing your frosted cupcakes should make them even better than fresh. Good luck!
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Most frostings will have no problem being frozen and then thawing very nicely. If you are worried about getting dry cupcakes, you can drizzle cupcakes with a glaze and let it soak in a little before frosting - then freeze. Most craft stores carry the cupcake carriers in the cake decorating aisle...look for a % off coupon in the paper or on-line to get a great deal. You can then pack delicate souvineers in the carrier for the trip home.
but then I thought people may have thought the capslock meant I was yelling very loudly...
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