15 Tasty Cakes You Can Have Shipped Right to Your Door
15 Tasty Cakes You Can Have Shipped Right to Your Door
Nothing says "celebration" quite like a cake, and while we're certainly fans of a thoughtful DIY version, not all of us have Great British Bake Off fantasies to live out. For those who prefer to leave the artful application of batter and frosting to the pros, we've rounded up some of the very best bakeries and online cake delivery services to place an order—whether it's for a big holiday or event or just an excuse to make an average Tuesday feel a little extra special.
Milk Bar
Milk Bar
milkbarstore.com
$62.00
Celebrity baker Christina Tosi's Milk Bar may be single-handedly responsible for the "funfetti" revival and the rise of "naked" cakes, and one bite of their famed Birthday Cake will show you why. Of course, the options don't end there; in addition to several other cake varieties including a chocolate version of the Birthday Cake, a Strawberry Shortcake, and limited edition cakes like the peanut butter and banana PB&B, they also offer signature pies, cookies, and cake truffles.
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Caroline's Cakes
Caroline's Cakes
goldbelly.com
$70.00
When you need a treat that tastes just like grandma used to make it, look no further. Based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, this bakery's classic southern recipes—including their signature 7 Layer Caramel Cake, traditional red velvet cake, and Coconut Cloud cake—have made it a favorite of locals and celebrities alike
Williams Sonoma
Williams Sonoma
williams-sonoma.com
$79.95
This specialty cooking and food shop makes ordering a cake from some of the U.S.'s favorite bakeries like We Take the Cake, Georgetown Cupcake, and Flour Shop a breeze. They also offer their own in-house options, including German Chocolate cake, a cake-style tiramisu, molten cakes, and seasonal styles.
Bake Me a Wish
Bake Me a Wish
bakemeawish.com
$52.00
If you're looking for serious selection, Bake Me a Wish is the online shop for you. Of course they have all the classics, many of which can be dolled up with personalized messaged, but they also offer a slew of flavored cheesecakes, coffee cakes, and more.
Carlo's Bakery
Carlo's Bakery
goldbelly.com
$74.95
What more could a "Cake Boss" fan want than their very own taste of one of the television show's famous cakes. From Instagram-worthy rainbow cakes to Americana classics like carrot cake, red velvet, and cookies and cream cake, there are plenty of options to suit every taste.
Lady M Confections
Lady M Confections
goldbelly.com
$108.00
Feeling French? Try one of Japanese-French bakery Lady M's famous Mille Crêpes cakes, each made with twenty ultra-thin, flawless crepes layered with pastry cream and topped with a subtle br?lée, a dusting of matcha, or a flourish of fruit.
Magnolia Bakery
Magnolia Bakery
magnoliabakery.com
$50.00
Sex and the City made this NYC bakery famous for their cupcakes, but the bakery offers a wide variety of options, including full-sized layer cakes, flourless cakes, and, of course, their famous banana pudding.
Junior's Original Cheesecake
Junior's Cheesecake
goldbelly.com
$79.95
The iconic Junior's has been a New York staple for 70 years, and now you can get a taste of the Big Apple delivered to your door wherever you are with one of their signature spongecake-crusted cheesecakes.
The Original Boston Cream Pie
Omni Parker House Hotel
goldbelly.com
$99.95
While the etymology of this classic cake's name might be slightly confusing, there's nothing head-scratching about its flavor. Now you can get a taste of it for yourself direct from the Omni Parker House Hotel which invented the recipe for the pastry cream filled confection way back in 1856.
Harry & David
Harry & David
harryanddavid.com
$49.99
This online food purveyor is a one-stop shop for holidays, celebrations, gifts, and everyday needs, so naturally cake is part of their repertoire as well. Turn to them for everything from birthday cakes to noshable coffee cakes.
Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa
Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa
goldbelly.com
$89.00
If you can't be the real Ina Garten, storebought is fine—at least when you get one of her very favorite cakes, like her famous Coconut Cake, directly from the Barefoot Contessa.
La Newyorkina
La Newyorkina
goldbelly.com
$94.95
For an ice cream cake that's not just for the kids (though they're sure to enjoy it too) try a version from beloved paletas and sweets maker La Newyorkina. Inspired by the flavors of founder Fany Gerson's native Mexico, these cakes offer decadent combos like Oaxacan chocolate with Chiapas coffee cake crumble and tres leches ice cream with salted goats’ milk caramel.
Rainbow Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Baked in Color
goldbelly.com
$65.95
Go find someone who doesn't love a cookie cake—especially a deliciously soft, Technicolor version packed with tons of chocolate chips. We'll wait.
Montilio's Baking Company
Montilio's Baking Company
goldbelly.com
$89.95
If you want a cake with some presidential pedigree, this Boston bakery lays claim to having made the wedding cake for none other than JFK and Jackie.
PieCaken Bakeshop
PieCaken Bakeshop
goldbelly.com
$99.95
If dessert indecision is your struggle, this bake shop pulls together multiple of your favorites in one compact package—a cake, pie, and in some cases cheesecake, all in one.
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Whether you're celebrating a big day or just treating yourself, cake makes everything better. These are the best places to order cakes online for delivery.