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Review & Giveaway (Closed): Baker Days Letterbox Cake

Over Christmas I had a blog post go viral. Well not on a mammoth scale but certainly by my measures of my posts. I didn't expect it to be so popular, it was just a simple post about a thoughtful gift idea for a baby girl's first Christmas. Then it got me thinking. I'm really passionate about thoughtful gifts. It's the business I'm in, and it seems as though many of you are too.

When Baker Days got in touch with me telling me about their letterbox cake, I was intrigued. This is thoughtfulness at it's best. 

A celebration for any occasion 
Can be posted and will fit through the letterbox 
Can be totally personalised 
Cake ✓ 

Baker Days Letterbox cakes are a genius idea. Have an occasion and a special person you would like to send cake to, choose your flavour, and the fab thing is that you can choose what ever design you like. You can select any of their pre-made designs, get Baker Days to help you design something or even upload your very own photo. 

The standard letterbox cake is only £14.95. You can chose from vanilla sponge or chocolate chip sponge for this price. For an extra £2 you can chose fruit cake. For an extra £3 you can even have gluten or dairy free. They really do cater for everyone. 
Order with enough notice and there are many options for free delivery (you can pick a specific day) or before 2pm for delivery the next day at a cost of £3.99. You can leave a message asking your recipient to not be tempted to open it until a particular day and can also leave a personal message that will be written in a complimentary gift card. As well as the letterbox cake, Baker Days offer a range of sizes up to a large one of 55 portions.  They even do cupcakes. Amazing!
With all of this information I was super excited, but I did have some questions. How could the cake travel through the Royal Mail and remain undamaged? Would it really taste fresh? I was excited about the prospect of uploading a photo, but would the quality really be the same as my picture?



As my husband  J has had a major case of the travel blues (following our recent Christmas trip to Singapore and Melbourne) and he also has the biggest sweet tooth I know, I decided he would be the perfect recipient of a letterbox cake. So two days after I organised the delivery, I had a super special box come through our letterbox.


The box was really well packed. The cake came in a super cute tin and there was a little bag of goodies like balloons, a party whistle and even a couple of candles. I believe the little extras are rotated on a regular basis and a lovely addition to the cake gift.


Inside the tin, the cake is wrapped in plastic and there is particular instructions on how to remove it from the tin to ensure you keep in it one piece. The cake was perfectly formed after coming through the Royal Mail.

Now before I show you the cake. Let me share the photo I sent over to Baker Days. This was one of the first photos J and I took in Melbourne CBD during our first trip 5 years ago. I thought this would be a nice sentiment given the occasion. I asked them to include the text: Love You!


I was totally amazed when I saw the cake. Check out the photo quality!



The letterbox cake is the perfect size for 3 - 4 servings. To give you an idea of the size, this is me holding it. It's 5 inches in diameter.


Baby Girl had lots of fun with the balloons and whistle.


And the verdict on freshness and taste? It tasted as fresh as it would on the day it was baked. I picked the chocolate chip sponge cake. J is a big fan of chocolate sponge cake and this one was right up there rivalling the best. It was goooooood!

And J's verdict? He loved the surprise. He was so touched by the personalisation of the cake. I think it definitely helped combat his holiday blues (bless him) and he absolutely loved the taste of the cake.

They say the way to a man's heart is through his mouth and this was totally accurate in this situation.


I can't wait for another special occasion when I can send one of these bad boys out. I think they're so special!


GIVEAWAY
Now for the best bit. I've teamed up with Baker Days to host a very special giveaway. The prize is your very own letterbox cake. You may choose to keep it for yourself (and I wouldn't blame you if you love good cake) or chose a very special person to be the recipient of your prize.


There are loads of ways to enter, which you can do through Rafflecopter below. The more entries that you make, the more chances you have of winning. The giveaway is open to UK residents and will run from today until 11.59pm on Tuesday 26th January. The winner will be selected on the 27th of January and notified by email. Terms and conditions can be found through your Rafflecopter entry.... What are you waiting for?

EDIT 28/1: This review is now closed. Congratulations to Ann for being the lucky winner. Enjoy your cake :)

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Good luck!!

* I received this letterbox cake for the purpose of this review. All opinions are completely honest and my own.

Kat x

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70 comments

  1. I would treat myself (Blushing)

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  2. mine would go to my hubby for valentines day :)

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  3. These Baker Days letterbox cakes are so fab! Your photo came out brilliantly. #TwinklyTuesday

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  4. I would give this to my gf, would be difficult not to keep it though

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  5. I would love to give a cake to my lovely partner :)

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  6. I'd give it to my fiance for valentines day x

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  7. Oh lovely! I would treat myself because I'm far too greedy! Lovely review. Ray xx #triedtested

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    1. Hahaha go you! I def had my fair share even though mine was meant for hubby x

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  8. i think id share it with the family :)

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  9. Great review! I'm always looking for new things to try out and this looks great! Thanks for sharing, I'm off to check it out! Suz x beauisblue.com

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    1. They are so so amazing! Hope you liked them? X

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  10. Would give to my mum as its her birthday in February thanks :-)

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  11. Either my hubby for valentines day or my father in laws birthday

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  12. My hubby for our 20th anniversary.

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  13. These look great, I love how much you can customise them!

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  14. I would probably give it to hubby X #twinklyTueaday

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  15. Margaret Clarkson
    My daughter. She would be delighted.

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  16. I would send it to my cousin for her birthday

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  17. I think I would send a thank you cake to my daughter for being wonderful

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  18. My daughter - but I think she'd share x

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  19. I'd gift it to my parents for a delicious weekend surprise and treat!

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  20. I reviewed one of these a couple of years ago. They are delicious. I'd give one to my other half. Hopefully he would share #TriedTested

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    1. Haha I hope so too! I didn't give mine a choice hehe x

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  21. I would treat my mum

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  22. My wonderful family, for always being there for me through thick and thin xx

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  23. my granddaughter for her birthday

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  24. I would give it to my brother to share with my daughter as he is such a good uncle and they both love cake! What a fantastic gift idea.

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  25. my friend who is 30 this year

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  26. Mine would go to my Dad, I've been temporarily living with him while my house gets decorated.

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  27. My best friend she needs cheering up

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  28. I would share with my mum :) and we might let dad have a piece too :D

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  29. My hubby - then I would get a taste :-)

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  30. Would have to be my youngest daughter! She is 9 in a few weeks and would absolutely LOVE one of these x

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  31. My Mum, but I'm sure she'd let me have a slice

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  32. My husband - I'm sure he'd share it with me though :)

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  33. I'd keep it for myself and give my girlfriend some too!

    trevor linvell

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  34. I'd address it to my husband but make sure I got my fair share!

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  35. My son, his birthday is Valentines Day, what a special Valentines Day that was

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  36. Loving hearing about all your lucky recipients!! Thanks to all that have entered. Good luck! Xx

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  37. I would treat my darling other half x

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  38. My husband

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  39. I would share it................. really I would share it with my partner

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  40. Me! I think they look amazing! I'd share it with my family though I'm not that greedy :P

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  41. I would keep it for me (it's my birthday next week) :D

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  42. I would send it to my family with our family picture on it!

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  43. I would totally keep this for myself! At 6 months pregnant with a very challenging toddler, SPD and not able to take much maternity leave I need all the special treats and yumminess I can get! I'd share a few crumbs with hubby and Toby 😉 xx

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  44. Tempting as it would be to keep for myself I'd give it to my parents.

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  45. I would send it to my son who lives a fair distance away so never gets homemade cake now.

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  46. Well i turn 40 and a few days later my baby is 1. I see a joint cake coming up :-)

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  47. I would keep it for myself as having 6 children means I dont often get to eat anything else as they always get it first

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  48. My daughter would love this so much

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  49. I'd give it to my mum as a thank you! :)

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  50. I'd give this to my friend for her birthday xx

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  51. Its my birthday soon so I would treat myself :-)

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  52. my husband and my daughter :)

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  53. my husband and my daughter :)

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  54. I would share it with my Daughters x

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  55. As much as I love cake, (and this concept - cakes in the post, yay!!) I would have to send it to my husband who works away during the week and who we all miss heaps! X

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