How to Ship a Cake
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- I wasn't sure that mailing a whole cake was possible, but it is! In this episode I'll show you all the tricks and tips to shipping a WHOLE cake. I'll give you tips and suggestion on the actual cake itself, the items you need to keep your cake cold, and the correct way to package a box for shipping. Getting a cake in the mail might be the best possible thing to receive ever!
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It would be good to have the person on the receiving end show us how their cake delivery came out. I would love to see it when they open their boxes.
I will be doing a shipping episode part 2 showing this as I have gotten this comment a lot!
@@ChristinaCakesIt omg yes I'd love to see too!
Yeesss please !!!
Did you post the video of someone receiving it?
Was thinking the same
You should ask your local post office clerk when their first dispatch truck goes out and deliver it a little bit before then. My dispatch goes out around 2pm. So if you drop it off 1st thing in the morning it’s gonna sit there until then. Just some Mail tips
Just shipped my first cake out yesterday and received pictures of it this morning! Arrived safely and still cold! Thank you so much!! I also used “ice pack blankets” that I found at Walmart.
Yay! Cake mail success! I’m so glad to hear this, and I bet the recipient was super happy ❤️
what courier service did you use?
How many did you have to use ?
@@Healingmyvoiceonespeakatatime I used about 6-8 As many as I could fit around the sides without smashing the cake!
@@anasantollano1951 Sorry for the late response! I always use UPS
Great tips. I've been doing more baking during lockdown and plan to send some to family and friends, so this will be very handy to know.
The silver lining of lock down is a lot more time in the kitchen! ❤️
Yaaaay! Now I can send my pound cakes for Christmas to family members!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
Can I add myself to your Christmas shipping list? LOL~ I love pound cakes!
My ibf has told me so much about her cakes that she makes for her family. She told me about her nan’s favorite, vanilla filled with salted caramel and how she wishes I could try it. But, we aren’t meeting for 2 and a half years and she lives on almost the other side of the world in England. I sent her this, so now she can send me some of it and I’m so excited!!!
Hi! This will only work for a cake that can ship express (in 2-3 days). I think for shipping international the best way to do it is have her Nan make cake pops or cake balls: I have sent those internationally and they hold their freshness!
Christina Cakes It oh ok, thanks! I’m sure she would be able to make them in cake pop version
Thank you so much for this video I just shipped out my cake today I pray to Jesus it gets there safe!😭😭😭 cause it’s summer. Lol
You're welcome! Fingers crossed, there have been shipping delays due to COVID. Some items I shipped still arrived in 2 days, but I had a few things take 8 or 9 days :(
Christina Cakes It wow that’s a long time i haven’t had that happen to me thank God it been getting there on time with the cookies I send out so I pray to God it gets there on time!
Did it make it ok?
Did the cake make it safe to location
Totally helpful!! Thank you!!
It's a brave, brave soul who would do this.
this is sooo helpful! Heading into my second pandemic birthday and want to share some cake with my family
LOVE the colored tissue paper 🤩
You had so many helpful tips. 🙌🏾
I’m glad it was helpful! ❤️
Wish we could have seen a picture of how it arrived. 😊 Thanks for the info.
me too
Hi! I wish I would have included a photo after the arrival too! I have sent quite a few and as long as the design on the outside is forgiving, they have been successful. I’m doing a shipping cupcakes episode this week and I am including an arrival photo!
Freeze the ice packs around a cake pan so they are curved like the cake.
Oh my goodness, genius idea!! 😊
I think I will do this! I might even copy the icing design, it looks very cool
thank you! going to try this exactly.
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Great video. Do you create your labels on line then walk in the package? have you tried working with UPS, still learning how I can ship my cake products. All your guidance is appreciated. Also, LOVE LOVE THE colorful tissue paper. :)
This is a fantastic video! I’m planning on shipping my pound cakes through the mail. Do you freeze your cake in a freezer safe container or without a cover? I appreciate your help. Thanks in advance.
Thank you for this video!
Would be cool to see what it looks like when they open it up on the recipient side...
Thanks sharing this informative video
Very helpful. Thanks
Very helpful. Thanks!
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing 😊
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Good tip when you suggest taping up the whole box and sealing off all seams. I ordered a pound cake from a Catering company who specializes in pound cakes. The box was not sealed up nor was the cake. It sat on the front porch about an hour after the post office dropped it off. Had ants on the box as well as some inside the box. Nobody wants to order a cake for $50 and have it arrive with Ants. The cake was put inside a plastic bag that also was not sealed..not a ziplock,,only tied off at one end with gift wrapping ribbon which was not enough. Ants got inside. YUK
Oh my goodness, that sounds like it was a complete cake fail! Thanks for sharing your experience! So far zero of my cakes have ever had anything like this happen to them ❤️💕 Some might think my packaging is a bit excessive, but if you go through the effort, it’s worth a little extra to ensure disasters like that don’t happen!
Thank you your video was so helpful
You’re welcome, I’m glad it was helpful! ❤️
Thank you so much one thing I have to ask you it would’ve been nice if your brother would film it and show how it came out happy birthday thank you
Thanks for the sharing. Please what was the outcome? It would be great to see. x
Hi! I don’t have an after photo included in the episode, but it showed up just fine- the plastic wrap was pretty snug on the cake but with the design it didn’t matter. I’ve sent many cakes this way with very little trouble. One thing I’ve noticed during COVID is the mail is taking much longer so I would be cautious sending cakes in the summers - cookies are a much safer bet. ❤️
Where did you get the insulated bags from? I can't find them on Amazon. Do you have the link?
Do you have any after pics or video of how it arrived after they received the cake? Im trying to get tge best ideas to ship one to family.
Very informative video, thanks so much for the tips!!! I've never had a need to ship a cake ...but who knows, maybe I will in the future:) I'm sure your niece was excited to open the package 🎂
You never know when someone may need a cake from afar haha 😊 I was happy to learn that this method worked, many cakes will be leaving California from my kitchen in the future ❤️
@@ChristinaCakesIt Did your brother send you a picture of your niece opening the package?
Yes! It held up great. My niece was SO excited. We edited the episode before they got it, but should have put a photo in if I had thought of it ❤️
Wonderfully helpful tips! Thank you for taking the time to film and show this. Can you give an estimate of what you paid to ship this through UPS?
this is awesome! does it need to go in the refrigerator when it arrives BEFORE removing the cling film? I figure the buttercream would soften during travel and needs to be allowed to harden a bit before unwrapping the cake.
Very awesome thank you ❤
Does the ice packs keep the buttercream from melting and sticking to the wrap?
What a great video! So helpful when shipping a cake. Beautiful cake!
Thank you! I was really happy when I figured this out since I have so many loved ones that live out of state - finally I can send birthday cakes :)
Can you please help me? I have some one want me to send them a pie. Can you tell me how to do so? Would tiis be the same process?
Are doing so great 😄
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But how did they receive it? In what condition? You can send cakes all day. I want to know how they got it. Was it damaged?
Thank u Christina!
You’re welcome! ❤️
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What is the link for the freezer packs please? :)
If shipping during the wintertime, do I need to put ice packs? Can I use SMBC?
When sending frozen whipped cream frosting cake
How can pack
What if it’s cold outside and i have to ship a order of red velvet cheesecake cupcakes
Hi, Christina thank you for all your great tips. Although I would like to know if you can recall the price of shipping? I just would like to know to compare cost efficiency. I know my daughter would rather have homemade but if it is better to buy her one from her local bakery. Just trying to gage the cost.
Hi Sarah. I always use the USPS flat rate large box ($20) when shipping an 8 inch 3 layer cake. One caveat I have been letting people know is that with COVID, shipping is taking longer. I wouldn't recommend shipping a cake during summer while shipping has been delayed. I have had great success shipping cake pops and cookies/brownies during COVID. Hope that helps!
what do you think for a dummy cake covered in fondant. I should have done one as q test. I still may do it.
I saw your video about shipping cupcakes, but since it's summer, I was directed to this video! I am making cupcake jars (since I figured it would be easier to ship.) Do I need to buy the insulated bag for this as well? Or just the ice packets? Thank you!
Hi! I would still use the insulated bags with the ice packs, but I have had a lot of issues with delayed shipping due to Covid. Most of my packages are taking 5-6 days to get to their destination, so I’m afraid the frosting would still melt given the extended shipping times. I’m recommending people send cake pops/cake bites during this time (I’ve sent lots of batches across county during Covid). They stay fresh and don’t melt because of the high melting point of candy melts. Hope that helps!
Thank you. Just subscribed!
Great tips! Thank you so much! Question do you say yes if they ask if there’s anything perishable? And if so do they charge you extra and how much? Thanks again 😃
Hi! I’m glad it was helpful! I usually do say if I have something perishable - they don’t charge extra, but sometimes put a sticker on the box 📦 😊
This is great, thank you so much for sharing! You recommend only using ABC, can you share is your buttercream butter or shortening based? Do you use any kind of filling between the layers or is it all buttercream?
Hi! I used all butter buttercream in both the filling and outside! A shortening based buttercream would work too, but I don't think it tastes as yummy
how much does it typically cost to ship this cake out
Hi Christina, Thanks for sharing. I had a quick question in regards to using buttercream, does your buttercream have butter in it? I like to use Swiss Meringue with some high ratio shortening to help keep it from melting. Thanks again.
Hi! I don't use swiss meringue when shipping cakes because it doesn't crust and isn't as sturdy as American buttercream. The boxes get really jostled around during mailing!
Christina Cakes It , thank you! I will use ABC when I want to ship. A few times I shipped Carmel cakes and it shipped wonderfully.
I looked online for the bags you use and I found some at Uline. They were pretty expensive.
@@volleyballlover9367 I always keep the bags that my produce gets delivered in! I found these box liners on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B07KYGXP86/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_QGZbFb3D53YYN
They would work if you plan to do quite a bit of shipping. One thing that is really important is that USPS is delayed on their flat rate boxes due to COVID which has caused a problem with keeping cakes cold. I sent baked goods to Colorado (from LA) and it took 8 days! I send baked goods to Virginia and it only took 2, so it's unpredictable. I am not recommending people ship cakes during COVID summer to be on the safe side. I have sent a lot of cake pops very successfully and they stay fresh forever and don't melt!
@@ChristinaCakesIt , Thank you! I looked last night on Amazon and I could not find it. You saved me some time!
When you go to the post office do you let them know it’s fragile on top of putting your fragile stickers?
I usually put Fragile stickers on the box but I’m not sure it makes a difference 😊
Ok thank you so much for your response! Great videos!!
What size is the box you used to ship?
Hi, thanks for sharing!💞
I have a question, i'm going to use cream cheese frosting with whipping cream, would the frosting stay soft or being frozen instead?
Hi! I would not recommend cream cheese frosting when shipping a cake - I would only use American Buttercream!
@@ChristinaCakesIt sorry for late response, thankyou!✨
do you have a link for the insulated cooler bag ?
sorry if this isnt obvious, does the cakes need to be frozen?
How much does it cost to ship?
Hey Christina 😊 Can I follow this same process for sending cupcakes? 🧁
Hi! Yes, if you are shipping cupcakes in the summer the same technique will work. I also have an episode on how to ship cupcakes if that's helpful. I do want to mention that USPS flat rate boxes are taking longer than two days during COVID, which messes with the cake/cupcakes staying frozen. I have been sending a lot of cake pops this summer instead as a safe bet since the melting wafers have a higher melting point they don't melt!
Christina Cakes It No worries thank you so much! I’m in the U.K. so the temperature is a little cooler if that helps?
Shipping times here are not being delayed too much also.
@@Darnzaman What is the best courier service for cakes, chocolates and flowers in UK?
Once received how long is the cake good for? Meaning what would be expired before cake needs to be disposed, thank you great video!
Hi! I would eat it within a few days - keeping in the fridge will help it last longer ❤️
Thanks hun
Oh so you freeze it first. Good to know.
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What brand were the ice packs that you used?
If I'm just shipping a bundt cake does it still need to be frozen, there wouldn't be anything on it that would spoil?
Hi! A Bundt cake will be more sturdy and not have frosting, so you may not need to freeze- especially if it’s shipping in cool weather. I still freeze everything before I send though!
Hi I was wondering what other styles you could ship besides this one and sprinkles??
Hi! Any design that could “hide” cake imperfections because it’ll get tossed around during transit. You could cover a cake with M&Ms, abstract piping...anything not meant to look smooth
I ship chocolate cake and vanilla cake
Cake is the best package to get :)
I mean “ship” as in you want someone to love each other and when that happens you “ship has sailed”
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Can you please tell what size I should buy for the thermal insulated bubble bag you show. There are so many sizes on Amazon and I don't know what size to buy to ship the cake in. Thanks so much.
Hi! Amazon has insulated box liners for flat rate boxes that you can purchase. I just used the lining from the bags used to deliver my frozen groceries because they were free and worked the same :)
@@ChristinaCakesIt Hi. Yes they do, but I was wondering what the size you are using (I know you mentioned you got free), but do you the size because it fits into the box pretty good. I just didn't know what size to buy to fit in the priority box. Thanks so much!
I just measured the bag i use, and it’s 18X 18 (but a bag that I cut and taped around the cake with extra room ). They do have insulated thermal bags on amazon, I saw some 18x 22. If you wanted the box liners, depending on the size of your cake you would want to get the liner that would fit - for this 8 inch cake on a ten inch cake board, I would do the 12x12x5 which fit the large rate flat box. Hope that helps!
Do you have a link to purchase the insulated thermal bags please?
Hi! I used a bag that came with my grocery delivery. The size is 18 X 18. You can also purchase thermal bags on amazon, size 18 X22 that you can cut down, or insulated box liners size 12X12X5. One thing that is an issue right now is that USPS flat rate boxes are taking longer to deliver due to COVID which creates a problem keeping the cake cold longer than two days. Im recommending people don't ship cakes during summer COVID. Cake pops are a safe bet! I have sent a lot this summer with no problem arriving a week later (not melted, still fresh). Hope that helps!
Do you have a link to purchase the insulated version of your freedom bar or next times
Thank you for doing this video! Liked and subscribed!
I’m glad it was helpful ❤️ Thank you!!
I m sending a blueberry loaf made simply by blueberry and buckwheat and almond flour ... and it takes only one day in delivery. Should I freeze the loaf? Please respond thank you.
Hi! I would freeze it before sending so it thaws in the way, but you probably don’t need to add the frozen cold packs since it’s overnight and wintertime ❤️
Christina Cakes It thank you for your response. Wouldn’t freezing spoil the taste?
You’re welcome 😊 Not at all, you can freeze cakes for you to a month, it actually seals in the freshness. I wouldn’t say you HAVE to do it for your loaf, but you could as an extra measure.
Christina Cakes Thanks so much for responding :)
@@ChristinaCakesIt I m making a loaf and I top it with almond flakes and frozen berries (cooked in over for about 40 minutes)... so the berries are going to cook but still have some nice juicy vibe to them. I can still freeze and send over mail? it takes 1.5 days only. what do you suggest for a loaf that have some fruits on top?
Thanks for sharing what you did! I plan to try this to send my dad a peanut butter bundt cake for his birthday. I'm wondering what you recommend as instructions for the recipient. I'm guessing the cake arrives at least cold - do you recommend they immediately remove the plastic wrap to reduce smudging of the cake topping?
I’m glad you found the tutorial helpful! My recommendation would be to put the cake in the fridge if they are going to eat it in the next day or so to firm everything back up (plastic wrap on, it won’t hurt anything). Bring it to room temp before eating by sitting on the counter for an hour or so. If they are waiting to eat it, freeze it and then thaw in fridge overnight before eating. A Bundt cake should hold up well- it’s best to ship cakes in colder months for sure! It won’t arrive perfect, but definitely in one piece and fine to eat! It’s pretty special to get a whole cake in the mail ❤️ good luck!
Can anybody tell me a round about price for shipping Cakes
Usps large flat rate is about $21 😊
Could I send a cake from Toronto to Denver?
Hi! I believe international shipping might take a bit longer? If it already really cold weather, you might be okay to send it if it’ll get there in 3-4 days? I’m not super sure though!
Is the cake frozen if so how long do we freeze it and do we freeze the liners to?
Hi! It’s frozen overnight - just covered in the Saran Wrap
Christina Cakes It thanks how long do the lice packs have be in the freezer
Until they are frozen.
Hello how tall was your cake? I plan shift one in January but want to know how tall I should make it.
Hi! I’m not sure exactly how many inches but it was a three layer cake (I usually do four layers so a little shorter to fit in the box) 😊
What is the best courier service for cakes, chocolates and flowers in UK?
Can it be done with Swiss meringue or only ABC
Hi! I would not recommend using any other frosting besides American buttercream because AMC crusts and other types of frostings stay soft ❤️
@@ChristinaCakesIt thank you
How much did you charge to ship your cake to the person
Hi! This went to my brother and niece for their shared bday so it was a gift and it made it just fine, and it was August ❤️ shipping in cooler weather means the cake is more likely to hold up really well!
@@ChristinaCakesIt thanks for the reply and great video I recently ship my 1st cake which was a strawberry pound cake USPS charger me 45$ cakes weight was 6lbs
Also where can I get the coolor packs
I got them on amazon / and they freeze up pretty fast :)
Christina Cakes It do the bubble liner thing have to be freezes to ?
No, just wrap the frozen cake in it when you are ready to package
Christina Cakes It thank u so much
You’re welcome! Something that has come up is that there has been a lot of delayed shipping with COVID, so I worry about shipping a cake right now with most deliveries taking longer than 2 days 😔
Does it matter if it flips?
Will the cakes get ruined
The box will definitely get tossed around, even with fragile and “this side up” stickers...if it’s packed correctly with lots of packing paper/bubble wrap it will be fine. Just be sure the design on the outside is forgiving to dings it might get - anything textured or covered with sprinkles.
This only works if your bro films a response
Your scotch taping broke my speakers. Mix down your audio. Also your back story isnt relevant to shipping a cake. Pretty cake though :)
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