Happy Birthday // Personalised Birthday Cake

I first discovered Bakerdays cakes when they got in touch asking if I wanted to review one of their new ‘letterbox cakes’. The concept immediately intrigued me – a cake that fits through your letterbox like a card, but obviously much tastier!

They asked me to pick a cake design from their website, which features multiple designs across different themes, or send a photograph which they could print on a cake. I love a good surprise, so I sent a couple of links across and asked them to choose one at random.

I was absolutely delighted when this giraffe cake showed up a few days later. I ADORE giraffes – they’re my favourite animals. I have more giraffe things than TARDIS things, and that’s saying something!

The idea behind these letterbox cakes is simple and quite brilliant. They’re designed to fit through a standard UK letterbox like a greetings card, but they’re a lot more fun and a lot more tasty. Bakerdays also offers bigger cakes if you’re wanting something on the larger side.

They come in a lovely tin too, which is a wonderful touch. You can keep the tin afterwards, which makes it feel even more special. They even have a cupcake section on their website!

What Are Bakerdays Cakes?

Bakerdays is a UK-based online bakery that specialises in personalised cakes. Founded in 2012, they’ve become well-known for their letterbox cakes – small, personalised cakes that can be delivered through a standard letterbox. What makes Bakerdays cakes special is the personalisation aspect. You can:

• Upload your own photos to be printed on the cake
• Choose from hundreds of pre-designed themes (birthdays, anniversaries, thank you, congratulations, etc.)
• Add personalised messages
• Select from different cake sizes
• Choose different flavours

The cakes are baked fresh to order and delivered directly to your door (or through your letterbox in the case of the smaller sizes). This makes them perfect for sending as gifts when you can’t be there in person, or for ordering treats for yourself.

What Is a Letterbox Cake?

A letterbox cake is a small, flat cake designed to fit through a standard UK letterbox. The Bakerdays letterbox cake measures approximately 7.5 inches (19cm) square and is about an inch thick, making it slim enough to fit through most letterboxes. Why are letterbox cakes so popular?

• Convenience: The recipient doesn’t need to be home to receive it – it just pops through the letterbox
• Perfect for sending as gifts: You can send a cake to someone anywhere in the UK
• Surprise factor: Imagine receiving a cake through your letterbox!
• Practical size: Great for 1-2 people, or up to 4 as a small treat
• No waste: You’re not left with loads of leftover cake

The letterbox cake comes in a protective tin that keeps it safe during delivery. This tin is really sturdy and actually quite pretty – I’ve kept mine and use them for storing bits and bobs.

What Sizes Do Bakerdays Cakes Come In?

Whilst the letterbox cake is Bakerdays’ signature product, they actually offer several sizes:

• Letterbox Cake: 7.5″ square, serves 1-4 people, fits through letterbox
• Small Cake: 6″ round, serves 4-6 people
• Medium Cake: 8″ round, serves 10-12 people
• Large Cake: 10″ round, serves 16-20 people
• Extra Large Cake: 12″ round, serves 24-30 people

They also offer cupcakes, which can be personalised with photos or designs too. For a standard birthday celebration with family, I’d recommend the medium or large size. For sending to someone as a gift or treating yourself and a partner, the letterbox cake is perfect.

What Flavours Do Bakerdays Cakes Come In?

Bakerdays offers several cake flavours:

• Victoria Sponge: Classic vanilla sponge with strawberry jam and buttercream
• Chocolate: Rich chocolate sponge with chocolate buttercream
• Lemon: Zesty lemon sponge with lemon buttercream
• Red Velvet: Popular red velvet sponge with cream cheese frosting
• Carrot Cake: Spiced carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

The one I received was Victoria Sponge, which is always a safe choice. The sponge was light and fluffy, and the jam and buttercream filling was generous without being overpowering.

How Does Personalisation Work?

The personalisation process for Bakerdays cakes is really straightforward: 

1. Choose your cake size Pick from letterbox, small, medium, large, or extra large. 

2. Select a design or upload your own You can browse hundreds of pre-designed templates organised by occasion (birthday, wedding, thank you, congratulations, etc.) or upload your own photo. The photo option is brilliant for making the cake extra personal. 

3. Add your message You can add a personalised message that will be printed on the cake. There’s usually a character limit depending on the size of the cake. 

4. Choose your flavour Select from the available flavours (Victoria Sponge, Chocolate, Lemon, etc.). 

5. Select delivery date Choose when you want the cake to arrive. Bakerdays offers next-day delivery if you order before the cut-off time. The personalisation tool on the website is easy to use and shows you a preview of what your cake will look like before you order.

What Do Bakerdays Cakes Taste Like?

The taste and quality of Bakerdays cakes is really good, especially considering they’re delivered through the post. 

Sponge quality: The sponge was moist and light, not dry or dense. It tasted freshly baked, which was impressive given it had been packaged and posted. 

Filling: The buttercream and jam filling was generous and flavourful. It wasn’t overly sweet, which I appreciated. 

The printed design: The edible image printed on top is made from edible icing. It’s quite thin but the quality is good – the colours were bright and the image was clear. It doesn’t affect the taste of the cake at all. 

Freshness: The cake arrived fresh and was still perfectly moist several days later when stored in its tin.

I’ve now tried Bakerdays cakes multiple times over the years (I’ve ordered them as gifts and for myself), and the quality has been consistent every time.

How Are Bakerdays Cakes Delivered?

Letterbox Cakes: These come in a sturdy tin that’s designed to fit through a standard UK letterbox. The tin protects the cake really well during delivery – I’ve never received a damaged one. The delivery is handled by Royal Mail, and you can choose your delivery date when ordering. The cake is baked fresh and dispatched to arrive on your chosen date. Larger Cakes: Bigger cakes come in boxes and require someone to be home to receive them as they won’t fit through a letterbox. Delivery Times:

• Next day delivery is available if you order before the cut-off time
• You can choose a specific delivery date up to several weeks in advance
• Saturday delivery is available

In my experience, the delivery has always been reliable. The cakes have arrived on the date specified, and the packaging has kept them in perfect condition.

How Much Do Bakerdays Cakes Cost?

Bakerdays cake prices vary depending on size and personalisation:

• Letterbox Cake: Typically £14.99-£19.99
• Small Cake (6″): Around £24.99-£29.99
• Medium Cake (8″): Around £34.99-£39.99
• Large Cake (10″): Around £44.99-£49.99
• Extra Large Cake (12″): Around £54.99-£59.99

Delivery is usually an additional cost on top of the cake price, though they sometimes offer free delivery promotions. Are they good value? Compared to shop-bought cakes, yes, they’re more expensive. But when you consider:

• The personalisation
• The convenience of home delivery
• The fresh-baked quality
• The special packaging

I think they’re reasonably priced, especially the letterbox cakes for gifts. It’s comparable to buying a greeting card and a cake separately, but this combines both in a really special way.

Who Should Buy Bakerdays Cakes?

Bakerdays cakes are perfect for:

• Long-distance gifts: Send a birthday cake to family or friends who live far away
• Surprise treats: Order one for your partner, flatmate, or yourself
• Office celebrations: Send cakes to colleagues or staff working remotely
• Special occasions: Birthdays, anniversaries, thank you gestures, congratulations
• Busy people: If you don’t have time to go cake shopping but want something personal
• Those who want unique cakes: The personalisation options mean you can create something truly one-of-a-kind

I’ve sent them to family members for birthdays when I couldn’t be there in person, and they’ve always been really touched by the gesture.

So that’s it, another year of my life done and another one just starting. It’s weird to think that we’ve now lived in our current house for a whole year! My parents came to visit me yesterday and took me out for a birthday meal.

I’m really not looking forward about doing growing up today. I generally prefer days that I am not getting another year older. It’s going to be the big three-oh before I know it and I don’t feel like I deserve that. 

I say ‘deserve’ in two senses of the word:

• I don’t deserve to be THAT old, surely. What have I ever done to you?
• I don’t deserve to be classed as a 30 year old. I feel like I’ve not done ANY of the things I would have envisioned the 30 year old Corinne to have done. Where’s my wedding band? Where’s my child? Where’s my house? NOWHERE THEY DON’T EXIST THAT’S WHERE LEAVE ME ALONE I HATE YOU. Soon I’ll be going through the menopause with nothing to love but cats.

 Today we’ll be going out to eat and going bowling on the entertainment complex just down the road. Hopefully I can get some photos and let you know how my mother fuckin’ birthday goes =) 

Final Thoughts: Are Bakerdays Cakes Worth It?

After ordering from Bakerdays multiple times over the past decade, I can confidently say their cakes are absolutely worth it, especially for gifts.

The letterbox cakes are brilliant for sending to people when you can’t be there in person. They’re well-packaged, arrive fresh, taste genuinely good, and the personalisation makes them feel really special. The price is reasonable for what you get.

For larger celebrations, their bigger cakes are also great quality. The personalisation options are extensive, the flavours are tasty, and the delivery is reliable.

Would I recommend Bakerdays cakes? Yes, absolutely. They’re perfect for birthdays, thank you gifts, congratulations, or just because. The novelty of receiving a cake through your letterbox never gets old, and the quality justifies the price.

If you’re looking for a unique, personal gift that’s actually practical and delicious, Bakerdays cakes are an excellent choice.

Bakerdays Cakes FAQs

Do Bakerdays cakes taste good?

Yes, Bakerdays cakes taste genuinely good. The sponge is moist and light, the filling is generous, and they arrive fresh. I’ve ordered from them multiple times over the years and the quality has been consistently good.

How big is a Bakerdays letterbox cake?

A Bakerdays letterbox cake is 7.5 inches (19cm) square and about an inch thick. It serves 1-4 people depending on portion size, and it’s designed to fit through a standard UK letterbox.

How much do Bakerdays cakes cost?

Letterbox cakes typically cost £14.99-£19.99. Larger cakes range from around £24.99 for a small 6″ cake up to £59.99 for an extra-large 12″ cake. Delivery costs are usually additional.

Can you put your own photo on a Bakerdays cake?

Yes, you can upload your own photo when ordering a Bakerdays cake. The photo is printed onto edible icing and placed on top of the cake. You can also choose from hundreds of pre-designed templates if you prefer.

How long does delivery take for Bakerdays cakes?

Bakerdays offers next-day delivery if you order before the cut-off time, or you can choose a specific delivery date up to several weeks in advance. Letterbox cakes are delivered by Royal Mail and fit through your letterbox.