Stuck for Christmas present ideas? Not keen on trekking to the post office to pay a hefty price for someone’s present? I tick both of these boxes. When you know you aren’t going to be able to see someone at Christmas posting a card will definitely suffice, but sometimes there are people you want to give a little bit more to. A Letterbox cake from Bakerdays is the ideal answer. You get the lenience and ability to personalise the cakes with any pictures, photographs or backgrounds whilst adding any text you like. This then makes for a thoughtful, personal gift that you can order from the comfort of your bed (literally!)
The Bakerdays site offers templates to choose from here making your life a little bit easier; my favourite was the ‘Reindeer’ design that costs £14.99* for the 12cm x 2.5cm Letterbox size with a sponge cake inside. However you can choose from Chocolate chip sponge which is £1.50 extra, Fruit cake £2 extra, Gluten Wheat free cake £3.50 extra and even dairy free for £3.50. Bakerdays really have left no stone unturned to ensure that they suit every personal need and taste making the experience truly personal.
The cake is sent in a cardboard box that as you guessed it fits through the Letterbox,once opened the package reveals a quaint Bakerdays tin keeping your cake nice and safe. The cakes usually arrive ‘the next day’ according to Royal Mail’s postage service, but if you are ordering as a gift to another address during the festive period then set a date that is one or two days before just to ensure that the recipient gets their gorgeous cake on time. International delivery is available at on average £13 if it’s something that you were interested in doing too.
Once the tin is opened you are presented with instructions on how to get your cake out safely without damaging it. If you are buying as a gift then you would have a personalised message in a card for your loved one, alongside three balloons, candles and a party blower.
I am really pleased with how the cake’s design turned out, the detail and design is stunning. I did think that the dye would be slightly darker as it looks a lot bolder and red on the site, however this is not a major issue as the image is still crisp and clear. The snowflake design around the rim of the cake is a nice additional festive touch, I couldn’t wait to get stuck in.
The cake is expected to serve 3-4 slices and I found it ideal to share with Pete. The cake has been baked to perfection, still moist and soft whilst being the perfect size for the tin. The icing is thin and flavourful; icing has never been my favourite thing, in fact I usually cut it off and don’t eat it but this was sweet and indulgent without being too rich.
If Letterbox cakes aren’t your thing I would recommend ordering a cake to share at Christmas, as I mentioned previously you can personalise the filling as well as the design whilst picking up a 17 inch cake for £26.99. They are ideal if you don’t have the time to make your own like my Grandma does for us all, and they are guaranteed to be of good standard. I paid for a Birthday Letterbox cake for Peter this year and I was not disappointed , the quality is consistently fantastic and well worth the price. Have you seen the customisable cupcakes they do? It was something I missed for Peter’s 21st but love how unique the idea is and think that it will be my next treat to him (or us!)
I highly recommend the Bakerdays site especially as this has been my second successful experience with them, thank you for my gorgeous Blog personalised cake Bakerdays, expect many more orders from me!
Everyday is a good day if it means that I will receive a cake in my letterbox. Xx
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Hahah I AGREE they are delicious xx
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why would i want a cake if i want to be skinny
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Because eating cake is better..DUH 🙂
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This is such a cool idea, I have family all over the UK as well as in Argentina and America so this is much more sentimental than just sending them a christmas card!
Maddie x
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I know right? And sometimes it really is hard to know what to send or how much it will cost at the post office. Such a lovely idea, bet your christmas is hectic xx
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I’ve heard a lot about Baker Days via blogs, and it sounds like somewhere I would order from – I love the personalisation on the cake. It’s such a good idea! x
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I know I’ve seen a few posts too, I ordered from them before they contacted me and I absolutely love them, definitely using them for birthdays and might have to try a chocolate cake one or cupcakes now 😉 xxx
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what a cute cake! i love that it’s personalized and it looks like the perfect size 😀
Jessica
the.pyreflies.org
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It totally is isn’t it, it did go very quickly though 😉 xxx
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I tried out the mini one which was adorable. Love how it can be completely personalised and you can order what you like! x
Hannah x | hannatalks
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I know right? I really want to buy some cupcakes or a big christmas cake now, I thought it was so yummy xxx
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you chose a cute design, would make a lovely personal Christmas gift x
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Thank you lovely, it was so pretty I couldn’t leave it! xxx
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I’ve tried the chocolate one of these, they’re so good! And like the cutest little present ever. After I got one, Scott sent his sister one for her birthday with a cheesy picture of him haha!
India / Too Faced giveaway
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No way?! I couldn’t decide what flavour but I went for sponge before so knew I liked it, might have to do choc next time now 😉 xxx
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beautiful hun 🙂
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cheers lovely, when will you be back to blogging? miss you xx
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This cake looks so delicious and so nicely presented! I’ve bought from there for my boyfriend before and i loved that i could use a picture of my own on there, really good prices too 🙂 xxx
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Oh yay I am so glad you did too, I am definitely gonna get my boyfriend one again and maybe just a surprise treat too 😉 Such a unique lovely idea xxx
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I love the idea of a pretty cake arriving in the mail!
Lauren
livinginaboxx
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Ah it’s so lovely I am adamant to try and send more out xx
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Ooh I love this! Looks way too good to eat though. And cake through the post? Heaven!
Annabel ♥
Mascara & Maltesers
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Hahah I know right when I was cutting it I was like but it’s so pretty?! xxx
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How cool! I think that’s such a cute idea if you’re out of ideas! I would love to get a cake via mail!
Elina
Miss Blue Eyes
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I know right? I am happy to send them all out but might have to give people some hints 😉 xxx
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This is such a great idea! I might just send one to myself 😉 Thanks for sharing xx
http://www.lulabelloves.com
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Haha good idea I feel like doing the same tbh 😉 xx
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Now I am craving cake aha! These are adorable!
The Velvet Black // UK Style & Beauty Blog
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Haha sorry doll I actually want some this morning I’m starvinggggg xx
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This is the cutest cake ever! Anyone would be made up to get this through their letter box 😦 xx
Velvet Blush
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You need to persuade someone to get you one 😉 xxx
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I love this idea – I want to order one!
Sarah Betty xx
http://sarahbetty.co.uk
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You so should, I want one for myself haha xxx
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I need cake through my door right now. It looks really good, the sponge looks light and noist too. great idea!
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I know right? both times i have ordered they have been so fresh I am really impressed xxx
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What a fabulous gift idea – this looks brilliant!!!
Josie XOXO
Fashion Mumblr
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It’s so cute isn’t it? xxx
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Oooh this is so cute – love the design!! It looks gorgeous 🙂
Layla xx
http://www.sprinklesofstyle.co.uk
http://www.youtube.com/user/sprinklesofstyle
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Thank you lovely its so cute isnt it xxx
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I now need cake after seeing this, haha! But, I can’t be bothered to get off my fat bottom & go get something. Really must resist the urge!
Rebecca xxx
http://www.queenbeady.com
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Hahah they are amazingggg, I got my bf one for his bday but might actually just order myself one too 😉 xxx
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Wow this is pretty cool actually, I haven’t seen anything like this before! xx
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They are so yummy too xxx
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This cake looks awesome xx
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Thanks lovely it’s so cute isn’t it?! xx
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I normally don’t like icing covered cakes, but their double chocolate cake is the best I’ve ever had. The icing is so thin as well I didn’t mind eating that as well either! The tin is so nice too isn’t it!! xxx
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