Hi Katie, we're so sorry to hear you and your cousin got ill in this way! We're not sure why this occurred, but most cakes are safe to be stored at room temperature for a few days, unless the cake includes an uncooked dairy component in the frosting or filling (such as cream cheese frosting or a whipped cream filling).
October 20, 2024 at 12:21pm
In reply to By leaving out a cake for a… by Katie B. (not verified)
Hi Katie, we're so sorry to hear you and your cousin got ill in this way! We're not sure why this occurred, but most cakes are safe to be stored at room temperature for a few days, unless the cake includes an uncooked dairy component in the frosting or filling (such as cream cheese frosting or a whipped cream filling).