Cake Delivery and Storage: How to Ensure Your Cakes Arrive Perfectly Fresh Every Time!
At Sensational Cakes and Desserts, we recognize the importance of proper cake handling during shipment and storage. We take great care to ensure that your cakes are handled and stored with the utmost attention to detail. In this blog post, we will be sharing valuable tips that will help you ensure that your cakes arrive at their destination in perfect condition every time you ship them.
Shipping
Select a cake that is suitable for delivery: Not all cakes are created equal when it comes to delivery. For example, cakes with delicate frosting or intricate decorations may not be the best choice for delivery. For this reason, not all our cakes at Sensational Cakes and Desserts are available for delivery. When considering ship opt for cakes that are sturdy and can withstand the shipping process.
Freeze the cake: Freezing the cake before shipping it will make it more likely to survive the trip and be good by the time it gets to its destination. No matter what type of cake you’re baking, it’s generally going to be best to freeze it before you ship it out.
Find an appropriate cake box: You’ll want to find a box that fits your cake perfectly, and this means that you’ll need to choose the dimensions of the box based on what type of cake you’re shipping and its overall size. One good idea that many professional bakeries use is that they ship cakes in boxes that contain Styrofoam mailers. These Styrofoam mailers help the cake to fit in the box snugly and keep it from moving around inside the box.
Use frozen cool packs: Frozen cool packs are going to be another imperative part of the process when shipping a cake. Even if you did freeze the cake that you’re shipping, it’s still going to be important to keep it fresh during the shipping process.
Choose a shipping option: Choose a shipping option that only takes 1-2 days so that your cake doesn’t fully thaw by the time it arrives at its destination. In the United Kingdom where Sensational Cakes and Desserts currently operates, courier services such as Royal Mail, DPD, and Parcel Force have expedited services where your cake can arrive within 2 business days. Fast shipping options often include overnight shipping, next-day shipping, or two-day shipping. However, there are significant costs associated with this. Therefore, please consider this in your pricing for shipped cakes.
Label the box: Label the box with the words “Perishable”, “Handle with Care” or “Fragile” to ensure that the cake is treated with the utmost care during shipping.
Ship the cake: Once you’ve taken all the necessary precautions, it’s time to ship the cake. Make sure to ship it as soon as possible to ensure that it arrives at its destination in a timely manner.
Track the package: Once your cake is on its way, make sure to track the package so that you know when it will arrive. This will help you ensure that someone is available to receive the cake when it arrives.
Upon Delivery
When your cake is delivered, it’s important to handle it with care to ensure that it remains in good condition. Here are some tips to help you out:
Inspect the cake: Before you do anything else, inspect the cake to make sure that it arrived in good condition. Check for any damage or signs of melting. If you notice any issues, take pictures and contact the delivery service immediately.
Storage Correctly
Once you’ve inspected the cake, it’s time to store it properly. If you’re not planning on serving the cake right away, you’ll want to store it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh. Make sure to cover the cake with plastic wrap or a cake dome to keep it from drying out 1.
Let the cake come to room temperature: If you’ve stored the cake in the refrigerator, you’ll want to let it come to room temperature before serving. This will help to bring out the flavours and make the cake taste its best.
Serve the cake: Once the cake has come to room temperature, it’s time to serve it! Make sure to use a sharp knife to cut the cake into slices. If the cake has frosting, you may want to run the knife under hot water to make it easier to cut.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. You can also check our FAQ section for our shipping guide.
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