How to order for online delivery of cakes?
November 22nd, 2013
Sending a cake to a loved one has become simpler, thanks to the facility of cake delivery online. Cakes of different varieties, flavours, shapes and sizes are available at online cake boutiques.
Online companies prepare cakes with special recipes. It is better than making a cake at home as baking is a messy affair. Besides, one must be artistically talented to do attractive icing on the cake. So it is better to leave the cake making and icing to experts.
Online companies provide for next day delivery of cakes so that they are fresh and moist. One can keep track of one’s order with most online companies. Such companies have arrangements with postal services like Royal mail for door step delivery of cakes.
You may get a first email when you place an online order. A second email will be sent to you to let you know that the order has been processed. A final e-mail will be sent to you to confirm that the cake has been delivered at your address.
Some of the types of cakes ordered online are:
• Shaped cakes: Cakes of any shapes can be sculpted by experts like toys, flowers, hearts etc. They can do different designs from quirky to sophisticated to fairy tale designs.
• Cup cakes: Cup cakes are every popular nowadays. This is because they are convenient to handle, with each having its own individual wrapping. They are also colourful as they can be individually iced to different designs and shapes. The popularity of cup cakes is due to the change in modern tastes and fashions. The companies keep track of the latest trends, which are constantly changing and evolving. Cup cakes are highly cost-effective but are equally charming for all your special occasions. They can be packaged beautifully and work well as gift favours of your special day like weddings.
• Mini cakes: These are smaller versions of a main cake that is the focal point of your occasion. These are individually baked and iced mini-square or round cakes. The stunning visual impact of an arrangement of mini cakes is desirable, but they are expensive as they are time consuming to make. But they are a unique and personal way to thank special guest like bridesmaids, best man etc.
• Sponge cakes: They come in different flavours like Chocolate sponge cake, Apple crumble cake, Carrot cake etc. They may be ordered for occasions like a Birthday or Valentine’s Day or just to enhance an afternoon tea. Sponge cakes are created out of natural ingredients and made in small batches so that they are fresh and moist. A 7 inch sponge cake will be enough for 8 large size servings. Sponge cakes have a shelf life of 10 days, but it is better that you consume it within 7 days.
One can order cakes online for occasions like Valentine’s Day, Father’s day, Mother’s day, Birthday, wedding Day, Christmas or Easter or just to wish thank you, congratulations or Get Well soon. An online ordered cake will surely cheer the heart of the receiver.