Storage Tips, Serving Ideas & Sweet Little Secrets
Whether you’re picking up a custom cake, cookie box, or a couple of Pop Tarts, I want to make sure your treats taste just as amazing at home as they did leaving my kitchen. So here’s a quick guide to storing, serving, and fully enjoying your Happy Hippo Bakery order.
🍪 Cookies
Best enjoyed: within 3–5 days Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature. To refresh: Warm in the microwave for 8–10 seconds for that fresh-baked softness.
Freezer-friendly? Absolutely. Wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Just thaw at room temp or warm in the oven at 300°F for 5–8 minutes.
🧁 Cakes & Cupcakes
Best enjoyed: within 2–3 days Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container or cake box. Let your cake come to room temperature (about 30–60 min out of the fridge) before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Freezer tip: Yes, you can freeze cake! Wrap slices or unfrosted layers tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
🥧 Pies (Seasonal)
Storage tips vary by flavor, but generally:
- Fruit & Pecan pies: Room temp for 2 days, fridge after that
- Custard or cream pies: Refrigerate immediately
- Always store in a sealed box or wrap lightly in plastic
I’ll give you specific guidance with each pie order!
Mix Jars
Shelf life: Several months if kept cool and dry
Once baked: Store in an airtight container at room temp and enjoy within 5 days. (If you somehow don’t eat them all right away.)
💛 Rice Crispy Treats
Best enjoyed: within 3 days Storage: Room temp in an airtight container
Pro tip: Don’t refrigerate! It’ll dry them out! But you can freeze them for up to 6 weeks if tightly wrapped.
🎁 Bonus: How to Serve Like a Pro
- For cakes: Use a hot knife (run under hot water + wipe dry) for cleaner slices
- For cookies: Stack on a cute plate with a pinch of flaky salt on top
- For mini cakes: Serve with espresso or champagne and pretend you're at a fancy bakery café 😉
Questions? I’m Always Here to Help 💌
I want you to feel confident serving and enjoying everything I bake, whether it's a treat box for your family or a celebration cake for 20.
Still wondering how to store or serve something? Just shoot me a message on Instagram or through the contact form, I’m happy to help.