[rocketman]

I always dunk at birth now. I wont let them go more than 12-14 hours though. 48 hours under water could be fatal I think.

I know there has not been any real proof of a cake dunked at birth producing better vs. a cake not dunked. I am also aware that there is no real proof of cold benefitting cubes at all as far as kick starting them.

But, I have had some of my biggest and best flushes with my cakes after doing this, and it really doesnt hurt anything (with the exception being added handling could introduce a contam).

I have had great luck doing this, or maybe despite doing it, but I will continue.