Cakes have been and will always remain the favourite of desserts for many people. There are a number of reasons for this. Firstly, cakes are available in a number of varieties. Secondly, they can be made of completely healthy products so that they are not just great on the taste buds but are also good for health. You also have specified cakes available in the market for direct consumption and cake delivery, such as sugar-less or egg-less cakes. Lastly, cakes can be used for almost every single occasion and are also easily transportable from one place to another.

There are a few things you need to bear in mind when you order a cake for delivery, though. Some of the import ones are as follows:

• Estimated delivery time – As cakes are perishable items, you must check with the company you are going to place the order with about the longevity of their cakes and how many days in advance should you place the order with them. Most state you should do it at least 7 days prior to the delivery date.

• Shipping – Once the cake is shipped, you can keep a track of the package by using the ‘track order the cake’ facility company will no doubt provide you with. Be sure to collect the package when it arrives or ensure someone is there to collect it because it cannot be left on your doorstep. Usually, cakes once returned cannot be re-shipped so collecting the package in the first instance is vital.

• Dry ice packages – If your cake is shipped using dry ice, then you must collect the cake and firstly handle the ice with extreme caution. Do not try to remove the cake from the ice with bare hands as that kind of ice will cause serious injuries to naked skin. Also, the cake must be de-frosted for some time and then consumed as quickly as possible. Re-freezing and consuming the cake another day may not be possible or healthy and most cakes have a very short shelf life.

• Cancellation – Once you have placed the order, the baker will start gathering the ingredients and making other necessary preparations to bake the cake. Remember, all this is not done in just a day. So, if you do want to cancel the cake, be sure to do it as soon as possible. Some companies don’t offer cancellation refund while some do, fully or partially, depending on several factors, including the kind of cake you have ordered.  So, be sure to check out the cancellation policies of the cake maker while you place the order to be on the safer side.

• Seasonal deliveries – Sometimes, there are exceptionally large number of cakes ordered and the bakers may not be able to stick to their usual preparation time. It is recommended to place your order during special occasions such as festivals, religious occasions well in advance so that you don’t miss out on your favourite cake because of high cake order volumes!

Delivering cake is now easy, but you must do it right so you get your cake on time and in the way you want it!

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