Should I put cupcakes from the bakery in the refrigerator?

In addition to everything Anjali Oberoi said, beware the drying effects of refrigerators. Make sure that they are in an airtight container if you put them in the fridge. From E.O. read more

If your home (or wherever the cupcakes are located) is not excessively humid or hot, leave them outside the fridge. The cake loses its fluffiness and the icing hardens when refrigerated. If conditions outside the fridge are not ideal, refrigerate for the next few hours and remove 1-2 hours prior to eating. read more

I have purposefully put some in the refrigerator for both one and two days to test the quality, and for one day I find the quality is not noticeably different for most of my cupcakes(I make everything from scratch, if that matters). read more

Cakes iced with Italian meringue (like this Coconut Cake with Raspberry Filling) should be loosely covered and stored at room temperature. Refrigeration would cause the meringue to weep and separate. However, if the cake sticks around longer than a couple of days, go ahead and pop it in the refrigerator just to be safe. read more