Would this cake need to be refrigerated?

Cream Cheese Sheet Cake

The ingredients are:

1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2-1/4 cups sugar
6 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2-1/4 cups cake flour

Frosting:

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Add flour; mix well. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 11-in. baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.

For frosting, combine sugar and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover and cook for 3 minutes (do not stir). Stir in butter and chocolate chips until melted. Cool slightly. Stir; spread over cake.

Yield: 24-30 servings

Message edited 6/9/2013 4:00:03 PM.

Would this cake need to be refrigerated?

I would keep it in the fridge and take it out before dinner. You don't want the chocolate getting too soft.

Would this cake need to be refrigerated?

I would not, depending on the heat in the house. Cold frosting/cake doesn't appeal to everyone (though I wouldn't mind). If you have the room, go for it. If you don't, keep it covered in a cool area.

Re: Would this cake need to be refrigerated?

Thanks! I ended up putting it in the fridge because I didn't want to take any chances with the cream cheese. The cake is awesome and easy to make. I'm definitely making this recipe again...

Re: Would this cake need to be refrigerated?

Re: Would this cake need to be refrigerated?

Would this cake need to be refrigerated?

I wouldn't refrigerate it. You'll dry it out. I'd keep it in a covered container outside of the fridge.