Cake Cards: send real cake inside a greeting card
Letterbox Cake Cards, baked fresh in Liverpool and delivered across the UK.
A Cake Card is a greeting card that contains real, freshly baked cake, designed to fit through the letterbox. MailBakes Cake Cards are handmade in our UK bakery and delivered nationwide, combining cake, card and next-day delivery in one unforgettable gift. If you're looking to buy a Cake Card online or order a Cake Card in the UK, you're exactly where you need to be.
- Freshly baked every day in our Liverpool bakery
- Personalised design and printed message included
- Designed specifically for letterbox gifting
- Order before 4pm for same-day dispatch
- Next day delivery available, from £4.00
When you can't be there in person, a Cake Card lets you send something personal, thoughtful and genuinely joyful. It's not just a card, it's a Cake Card delivery made simple.
Browse Cake Cards for every occasion
Everything you need to know about MailBakes Cake Cards
What is a Cake Card?
A Cake Card is an edible greeting card that includes real cake inside the packaging. Unlike a traditional greeting card, which is paper only, a Cake Card delivers:
- A personalised design
- A personalised written message
- Freshly baked cake slices
- Secure letterbox-friendly packaging
- Nationwide UK delivery
In simple terms: a Cake Card = cake + card + delivery, in one compact gift.
Cake Cards are also known as letterbox Cake Cards, edible greeting cards, postable cake gifts or cake by post. All describe the same idea - a greeting card that contains real cake and can be delivered through the letterbox.
Why Cake Cards are so popular in the UK
People are moving away from traditional greeting cards because they feel temporary, they're often forgotten, and they don't create a memorable experience. Cake Cards solve that. Instead of sending just a message, you're sending something they can enjoy immediately.
Cake Cards are ideal for:
- Birthday Cake Cards
- Long-distance celebrations
- Last-minute gifts
- Mother's Day surprises
- Father's Day gifts
- Valentine's Day gifts
- Thank you gifts
- Thinking of you gestures
They're small enough to post. Special enough to surprise.
Cake Card UK: designed for letterbox delivery
One of the biggest advantages of a Cake Card is that it fits through the letterbox. That means no need for the recipient to be home, so there's no need to wait in for a courier.
Our letterbox Cake Cards are packaged securely so the cake stays protected and fresh during delivery. We deliver Cake Cards across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you're searching for reliable Cake Card delivery in the UK, MailBakes specialises in exactly that.
Who is a Cake Card perfect for?
- Friends living far away
- Students at university
- Busy professionals
- Partners in long-distance relationships
- Parents you can't visit in person
- Anyone who wants to send more than 'just a card'
If you can't be there in person, a Cake Card makes it feel like you are.
How our Cake Cards work
- Choose your Cake Card design
- Select your cake flavour
- Add your personalised message
- Choose your delivery date
- We bake fresh and dispatch
All Cake Cards are baked daily in our Liverpool bakery. Each cake slice is individually wrapped and secured inside protective packaging to prevent movement in transit. Order before 4pm for same-day dispatch, with next day delivery available from £4.00.
Why choose MailBakes for your Cake Card?
There are cake delivery companies. There are greeting card companies. Very few combine both properly. MailBakes Cake Cards are:
- Over 5,000 five star reviews
- Freshly baked every day
- Printed with your personalised design
- Printed with your personalised message
- Designed specifically for letterbox gifting
- Made in our independent Liverpool bakery
- Delivered next day, UK-wide
We don't treat Cake Cards as an add-on product. Cake Cards are what we specialise in.
We've sent over 200,000 Cake Cards across the UK, with over 5,000 five star reviews.
MailBakes Cake Card vs traditional cake delivery
| Feature | Full cake delivery | Cake Card |
|---|---|---|
| Requires someone home | Often | No |
| Large and expensive | Yes | No |
| Easy to post | No | Yes |
| Includes greeting card | Sometimes | Yes |
| Affordable | Sometimes | Yes |
If you want something simpler, lighter and still thoughtful, a Cake Card is often the better option.
MailBakes Cake Card vs flowers
| Feature | Flowers | Cake Card |
|---|---|---|
| Edible | No | Yes |
| Fits through the letterbox | No | Yes |
| Personalised message included | Yes | Yes |
| Creates a surprise | Sometimes | Yes |
| Practical and affordable | Sometimes | Yes |
Flowers fade. Cake gets enjoyed.
Frequently asked questions about Cake Cards
What flavours are available in your Cake Cards?
We offer a range of flavours including chocolate, vanilla and seasonal favourites. All cakes are baked fresh before dispatch.
How long does a Cake Card stay fresh?
Cake Cards are packaged to stay fresh during delivery and for up to 5 days after arrival when stored correctly.
Can I send a Cake Card as a last-minute gift?
Yes. Order before 4pm for same-day dispatch and next-day delivery across the UK.
Does the cake really fit through the letterbox?
Yes. Our Cake Card packaging is specifically designed to fit standard UK letterboxes.
Is a Cake Card the same as a letterbox cake?
Yes. A Cake Card is a type of letterbox cake that includes a greeting card element with cake slices inside.
Is a Cake Card the same as a cake board?
No. A cake board is the stiff base a cake sits on. A Cake Card is a greeting card with real, freshly baked cake sealed inside, designed to fit through the letterbox. There's no board and nothing to assemble, just a card you open and cake you eat.
Send a Cake Card they'll actually remember
A Cake Card is a personalised, letterbox-friendly greeting card that includes real cake and next-day UK delivery. It's easier than full cake delivery, more memorable than a normal card, and more joyful than flowers.
If you're looking to order a Cake Card in the UK that's thoughtful, easy to send and genuinely surprising, MailBakes Cake Cards are designed for exactly that. Because the sweetest cards come with cake.