Plain cupcakes without any icing or frosting can keep for up to a week on your kitchen counter, but iced cupcakes, or those with a sweet filling, will only last 2-4 days. Cupcakes topped with buttercream or other dairy ingredients need to be stored in the fridge and can last for 3-5 days refrigerated.

If you're making cupcakes for an event, the ideal length of time is one to two days before. However, if you store cupcakes in an airtight container, they can last up to five days. Cupcakes that have a filling or are decorated with icing will last only 2-4 days.

Yes! I do recommend that you store any uneaten cupcakes or cake in an air tight container, and in the refrigerator. You can take them out for up to 30 minutes prior to consumption, if you don't want to eat them cold.

Place Homemade Frosted Cupcakes in an Airtight Container In most cases, you can leave cupcakes on the counter, but if your cupcakes are filled or decorated with anything containing dairy, like cream cheese frosting or custard, you'll want to store them in the refrigerator for food safety.