Indulging in the best brownies, cookies and cakes by post will satisfy any sweet treat cravings you have while bringing joy to any occasion. Whether you buy them as a pick-me-up for yourself or a thoughtful present for a friend, there’s something truly special about receiving postal bakes and the fact you can order them from the comfort of your own home and have them delivered right to your doorstep just adds more convenience to the experience.
Sending baked goods in the mail has become increasingly more popular over the last couple of years. The best brownies, cookies and cakes by post offer a delicious way to treat yourself or act as a way of showing a loved one you’re thinking of them when it’s not possible to deliver them a present in person. Imagine the joy on their face when they open a letterbox gift filled with rich, fudgy brownies, crunchy cookies or moist, decadent cakes, all ready to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
Best brownies, cookies and cakes by post at a glance:
• Best brownie by post: Simply Cake Co. Brownies And Bakes Sharing Bites Box – Buy now on Not on the Highstreet
• Best cookies by post: Blondies Kitchen Six Pack Cookie Assortment – Buy now on Selfridges
• Best cake by post: Cutter & Squidge Victoria Strawberry Sponge Cake – Buy now on Cutter & Squidge
Having delectable delights delivered in the mail is also handy if you’re hosting a special occasion for friends and family at home, like a birthday or anniversary party. You could also create an afternoon tea experience using the brownies, cookies and cakes as a base, so you don’t have the stress of making them all from scratch. The beauty of postal bakes and letterbox cakes and biscuits is that there’s a variety of flavours and goodies available so there’s something to please every palate.
When it comes to finding the perfect gift for a foodie, you can’t really go wrong with a selection of the best brownies, cookies and cakes by post. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, showing them your appreciation or simply fancy a treat or two for yourself, these delicious bakes are sure to delight anyone with a sweet tooth. Take a look at our top picks below.
Best brownies, cookies and cakes by post
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The ultimate festive treat for those with a sweet tooth, Lola's Cupcakes Winter's Day Brownie Christmas Cracker contains six boxes of hexagonally shaped brownies, all different flavours. Each piece is nice and chunky, thus great value for money. You can easily share each brownie between two (I cut them all up and shared them between a group, as we all wanted to try each flavour!).
There's Original, Millionaire Shortbread, Red Velvet, Rocky Road, Cookie Dough and Hazelnut. We all agreed that Millionaire was the best - brownie, shortbread, caramel and chocolate, what's not to love? Plus, the packaging is stunning, too - all in all, 10/10!
Reviewed by Yours Commercial Content Writer, Arabella Horspool.
Best brownie by post
www.notonthehighstreet.com
Serving up bite-sized pieces of indulgence, the Simply Cake Co. Brownies And Bakes Sharing Bites Box is ideal for when you just need a little sweet treat hit. Flavours include triple chocolate chunk, salted caramel, chocolate orange and many more and can be bought in boxes of 18 or 36 pieces.
Customer review: "A gift for my daughter - she said they were delicious and smelt so good when she opened the box!"
Best cookies by post
www.selfridges.com
A delectably moreish selection of bakes from Blondies Kitchen is the perfect treat for cookie lovers. This six-pack cookie assortment features your classic chocolate chip cookie alongside other delights such as Oreo and Nutella-stuffed. How will you decide what to sink your teeth into first?
Best cake by post
cutterandsquidge.com
For lovely and light whole cakes delivered to your door, you can't go wrong with Cutter & Squidge. We love this Victoria Sponge with its layers of moist, fluffy vanilla sponge sandwiched together with homemade strawberry jam and vanilla buttercream. This is the perfect cake to enjoy with a good cup of tea.
Customer review: "Excellent service, beautiful cake, arrived the day required. Recommend Cutter & Squidge."
Best vegan brownies by post
cakeordeath.co.uk
These brownies are so unbelievably decadent that you would never guess they are vegan! They're plant-based and free from eggs and dairy and you can also order them to be gluten-free too. The Cake or Death Ultimate Brownie Selection comes in a six-box of Biscoff, Oreo, Candied Orange, Almond Cherry Bakewell, Notella Hazelnut and Peanut Butter flavours - with Biscoff and Oreo swapped with raspberry and classic sea salt in the gluten-free boxes.
Customer review: "My wide has ordered these brownies for me as a gift a couple of times and they might be the best thing I've ever eaten. No exaggeration, they are obscenely good."
Best patisseries by post
www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk
How about a selection of patisseries to tempt your tastebuds? Madame Valerie's Patisserie Box is packed with 10 slices of what Patisserie Valerie does best. Flavours include Caramel, Honeycomb & Chocolate, Strawberry Gateaux, Carrot Cake and Double Chocolate Gateaux - we're drooling already! It arrives frozen so just remember that you need to defrost them before enjoying.
Best personalised cookies by post
www.notonthehighstreet.com
Create any message you like up to 30 characters and Baked By Steph will spell it out in cookies. Whether you're wishing someone a happy birthday, congratulating them on a new job or sending good luck in their new home, the best way to say it is with these tasty iced cookies.
Best stuffed cookies by post
www.notonthehighstreet.com
Ooey, gooey and oh-so-more-ish, you just won't be able to get enough of the Simply Cake Co. Indulgent Stuffed Cookie Selection. Available in boxes of three or six, fillings include caramel, Kinderella and Nutella and the brand recommends heating them up and serving for ice cream for the ultimate treat.
Best supermarket brownies by post
www.marksandspencer.com
You can now get M&S' iconic Colin the Caterpillar in brownie form with this letterbox gift. Made using delicious 70% cocoa dark chocolate, they have a perfectly caramelised crust with a super fudgy and gooey centre, finished with a Colin face or rainbow sprinkles.
Customer review: "Part of the text the recipient sent me about her brownies “They taste amazing, I’ve had 2 for my birthday breakfast!!” Says it all I think!! Will definitely order again."
Best miniature cakes by post
www.notonthehighstreet.com
For those hosting their own afternoon tea at home, the Little Cake Co Perfectly Portioned Miniature Cakes Afternoon Tea Box is packed with all the sweet treats you need. Each box contains nine little cakes of classic British flavours: triple chocolate, carrot, and strawberries and cream.
Best cupcakes by post
www.notonthehighstreet.com
Available to buy in quantities of six, 12, 18 and 24, these GC Couture Luxury Cupcakes are definitely a good option for spoiling someone special. With red velvet, chocolate, vanilla, cherry Bakewell, cookies and cream and white chocolate and raspberry cupcakes inside, there's something for everyone.
Best biscuits by post
www.biscuiteers.com
What would a birthday be without a sweet treat of a biscuit or two? Inside this Biscuiteers Birthday Treats Biscuit Tin, you'll find a selection of nine lemon-flavours biscuits that are delicately hand-iced in shapes of birthday party favourites, such as cake and ice cream. We love that they come beautifully presented in a tin that will make for a wonderful keepsake when celebrations are over.
Customer review: "A tin full of colourful fun! Delicious, well baked biscuits with a novel icing, each individually beautiful as the last. Thank you Biscuiteers, one very happy birthday recipient!"
Best supermarket cupcakes by post
www.waitrose.com
A contemporary way to give flowers, these eight floral cupcakes have been designed and made exclusively for Waitrose & Partners by the renowned Fiona Carins bakery. These golden sponge cupcakes are hand-finished with vanilla buttercream to create a pretty floral array.
Customer review: "Ordered this set of cupcakes to complement the rose birthday cake I purchased for my Mum's 80th birthday. They were very moist and delicious and beautifully decorated, we had lots of compliments and people asking where they were from. I would definitely buy these again and would recommend to others."
Best vegan cake by post
cutterandsquidge.com
This dreamy bite-size Cutter & Squidge Mixed Vegan Mini Cupcake Box is perfect for sharing, gifting or just as a way of treating yourself. Bursting with flavour and completely vegan, it includes heavenly chocolate and caramel cupcakes and a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate hazelnut option.
Customer review: "So tasty, would never know they’re vegan (some places vegan cakes are drier or lack flavour but not here!)"
FAQs
What are the best baked goods to post?
The best baked goods to post are ones that travel well and will keep their freshness and deliciousness while they make their way to you. These typically are moist brownies and cakes as well as melt-in-the-mouth cookies as the texture of these goodies tend to travel the best.
Can you send baked goods in the post UK?
Yes, you can send baked goods in the post in the UK and as you'll have seen from our list of the best brownies, cookies and cakes by post, there's a lot to choose from. Whether you're after some cupcakes for Mother's Day, brownies for a birthday, cookies for Christmas, or a cake 'just because', postal bakes that can be ordered online are convenient for both the sender and the recipient.
According to Royal Mail, most baked goods can be sent by post, but they'll need to be properly packaged to ensure they survive the trip and arrive in one piece. This involves wrapping biscuits individually, using cling film for sturdy goodies like heavy cakes and pies with a solid cardboard base to protect the bottom, and using individual grid packaging for more delicate baked goods, such as cupcakes.
Suppose the baked goods you're buying have buttercream and icing made with soft cheese for example. In that case, this will make your items perishable and the person you're buying them from will need to make sure they're properly refrigerated before posting and posted as soon as possible to ensure they'll be fresh on arrival.
What is the shelf life of baked goods by post?
The shelf life of baked goods sent by post can vary on a number of factors, including the type of bake, the ingredients used and the packaging methods. Most postal bakes are designed to be enjoyed on the day of arrival but the best letterbox cakes and biscuits and brownies will have a shelf life of between three to seven days if they've been stored properly.
You should always check with the seller if you're not sure how long they will be fresh for as every baked good is different. To help maximise the shelf life of your chosen goodies, you should follow any instructions provided by your chosen seller to keep them fresher for longer.
Rosie Floyd is a Pets, Homes and Garden Product Writer for Yours, specialising in home appliances, décor and furnishings, as well as all things dogs. After completing her Journalism & Media degree from Coventry University back in 2015, she started her career writing about must-visit holiday destinations, moving on to creating content around outdoor living and garden buildings, before joining the team at Bauer.