How to Ship a Cake

Thanks for joining me as I, Marcia from Intoxi-Cake-Tion MD, demonstrates how I prep my cakes for shipping. I have shipped hundreds of cakes, and they have all arrived in outstanding condition.
Below are the Amazon links where you can purchase the items I use. For full transparency, my links are from my Amazon Affiliate account:
Shipping boxes:
Corrugated Cardboard Box 12" L x 10" W x 6" H, Kraft, for Shipping, Packing and Moving (Pack of 25) -- link -- amzn.to/3xQLdhW
Packing Tape:
Scotch Tape Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape, 1.88 Inches x 800 Inches, 1.5" Core, Clear, Great for Packing, Shipping & Moving, Rolls with Dispenser -- link -- amzn.to/3R5BDi5
Insulated Box Liner:
Foil Insulated Box liner 12x10x9 -- link -- amzn.to/3DNW6Vy
Gel Ice Pack:
Polar Tech IB6 Ice Brix Leakproof Viscous Gel Refrigerant Poly Pack, 4" Length x 6" Width x 3/4" Thick (Case of 48) -- Here is the link -- amzn.to/3DREfgl
Packing Paper:
Packing Paper Sheets for Moving - 10lb - 320 Sheets of Newsprint Paper - Must Have in Your Moving Supplies - 27" x 17" - Made in USA -- link -- amzn.to/3UGhkuG

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[@katinarandolph9264]

Thank you for this video. Wish I had it months ago when I did my first test cake shipping to my sister in law. The cake taste great, but it took an extra 2 days for her to receive it and the cake had shifted even though I had used shrink wrap. I don't think that the post office paid attention to the fragile sticker. LOL! I am going to try again and sign up to use Etsy. I have gotten a lot of people who wanted cakes shipped but I was too scared. You just gave me a bit more confidence! Thank you so much!

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I am getting ready to ship my first cake!!! Thank you so much for the wonderful demonstration

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Great job with this video! I just wanted to share that I was looking for videos on 'how to ship perishable fruit' when I saw your video and thought to pay you a compliment. Your professionalism, clean kitchen and to-the-point instructions were well done. : )

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Often wondered how people do this. Thanks for the demonstration

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Thank you so much for the video! We are wanting to send our daughter and grandchildren cakes for the holidays but didn’t know how to ship them without a big hassle. Your video make it so simple to understand how to do it. Thank you again for the information. Well done!

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The best video I've seen so far on shipping a cake. Thanks for the info.

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Thank you so much for this demo - the best i have seen thus far!!

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[@valindaharris2193]

Thank you so much for the video. It was very informative. I never thought I could ship a cake. Now I am going to try and ship one thank you so much! 😊

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Thank you for the demonstration it was very helpful. I pray that your business will continue to prosper!!!

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Great video!!! You make it seem pretty easy! Thanks so much for sharing with us. 😊💋❤️💕

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I'm so thankful for this video. I can't wait to try this. The instructions were so clear that a 10 year old can do rhis. Thanks again.

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One of the, if not the best video on how to ship a cake.

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This is the best shipping video ever!!!!!

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[@sassygigi9299]

Thank you for a great demonstration! I'm about to start shipping!

[@intoxicaketionmd]

Thank you and good luck. I have move from bubble wrap to using a box liner. The link in located in the information about this video.

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Wonderful demo and info. Thank you so much!

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[@tamikaivy2476]

Aww you are so beautiful I enjoyed this video. Wanted to ship a cake to a family member and didn’t know how I should thank you Happy Holidays

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Thank you for this demonstration very helpful For got send out 2pound cakes tomorrow.

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thank you! I love the name and the tips! I can send my cousin some of my delicious cake now!

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Because you helped me tremendously ‼❤🍰

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[@tashaterry5164]

Yes! I followed all the steps and mailed a cake from Pittsburgh all the way to California with no bumps or bruises

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@@intoxicaketionmd awww yr so welcome I shipped sm cupcakes and it was a complete disaster so kinda have not tried again u have given me sm courage 😆 l will let u know how it turns out!

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Thanks for the straigjt forward instructions. I will be shipping my niece a cake soon and had no idea how I was going to get it there unscathed! Thank you

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OMG.... I just found you tutorial on this, and I was wondering, to send a cake for my grandchild for birthday..... I thought it was impossible.... Thank you so much......

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[@x1314700xx]

Love it. Actually I shipped 2 cakes same size box. Same technique. Arrived perfect. I just shipped ups. Arrived in 3 days. A lemon lb with lemon glaze. & a Carmel. Except I put the Carmel Glaze in 5oz cups. Wrapped securely in plastic wrap. Thank you. Worked for me. I did order the ice packs. But didn't use.

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So glad it worked it. I use the ice packs to ensure freshness. Thank you so much for watching. Please follow my other sites on Instagram and Facebook @intoxicaketionmd

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So helpful♥️♥️♥️

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We have been wondering how to ship our pound cakes...this is just what we been looking for...Thank you so much❣We will try this shipping method this week. May your Businesses Prosper and Profit Beyond 2021. In JESUS CHRIST'S Name. Also, new subbie here. Peace and Blessings.

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[@joyallen434]

Someone has been bugging me about shipping them one of pound cakes and I've been so hesitant because I really didn't have a clue on how to ship. Now I got it..
Thanks so much

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So glad to hear. Thanks for watching

[@dabresha11]

Absolutely love the demo. Concise and informative. I dont see where to get saran wrap paddle from or name of ice bricks. Please advise. I didn't see anything " below". Tyia

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Thank you sooooooo much!

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[@OverflowCafe__]

Thank you so much for this video !! I’m going to start shipping my pineapple Upside Down cakes and I had no idea how to do it !

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My pleasure and good luck. I would use caution with pineapple. Fruit is always tricky

[@josryder7841]

this is exactly the type of cake I'm sending! LOL

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Thank you so much

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[@cheerforcoco]

I wish this could work with my chocolate truffle too thank you for the tutorial

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Wishing you luck

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12x12x8 priority boxes from the post office are free 😊

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They are free, but the cost of them for shipping is more.

[@tracystokes6299]

Thank you for the demonstration. I wanted ask about writing perishable on the box because the post office will ask if there are any perishables when you mail it.

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When you go to post office, you can just respond yes. There are also labels that can be purchased

[@MotivationCity]

Nice job! I ship pies and always thought shipping a cake would be impossible

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Thank you and remember -- anything is possible. Good luck.

[@DonNeil4]

Hey. I wanna ship a peach cobbler. Should I freeze it or just wrap it up good?

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thank you

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My pleasure and thank you.

[@aybikea9177]

I’m planning on shipping a carrot cake in the shape of a Bundt cake mold, good to know you can wrap it frozen. Will ship the cream cheese icing in a separate container. Thank you for a great video! 🤗

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Good luck and thank for watching

[@sharonhughes1478]

Thank you...will soon be shipping a couple of cakes. What size was the "bubble wrap roll?" Thank you 😊

[@ericshobe4541]

Thank You so much for this step by step demonstration looks like I'm going to get started soon I have a Red Velvet Cream Cheese Filled Cream Cheese frosting that everyone is wanting right now!!!

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Good luck and thanks for watching

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Thank you

[@V48475]

Do I have to freeze the cake before I ship.

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[@SweetShaniece]

@@intoxicaketionmd you are welcome 😊. question: do you weigh your cakes before packaging and before shipping? I will be shipping my pound cake for the first time and I don't know what is required. Thanks

[@intoxicaketionmd]

@@SweetShaniece I weighted them when I started so now I just use 5 pounds and that is with the packing materials a gel packs

[@SweetShaniece]

@@intoxicaketionmd ok thanks so much 🤗💓

[@cydjs14]

The best video on pound cake shipping I've ever seen! If I do a caramel glaze or another sticky icing, how should I wrap it? I'm concerned it'll stick.

[@intoxicaketionmd]

Thank you so much. I put icing in the voids of the cake to help. Good luck

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Thanks you