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Best letterbox cakes to send delicious treats to friends and loved ones
No need for a doorbell or a missed delivery slip. Letterbox cakes are thoughtful, delicious, and drama-free presents.
Gone are the days of stressful gift shopping or worrying about awkward delivery windows.
Whether it’s a forgotten birthday, a pick-me-up for a friend miles away, or just a random ‘thinking of you’ moment, letterbox cakes bring joy without the fuss.
You don’t have to fret about wrapping, delivery slots, or finding a gift that feels just right. With flavours to suit everyone and custom designs that feel personal, they do the hard work while you take the credit for being an absolute gifting legend.
With endless options now available, we’ve rounded up the best to make choosing easier. However, you may still find it hard to resist adding more than one to your basket.
Looking to send a treat with a thoughtful touch? Postcake lets you design your very own edible message, which is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or just because.
Whether you’re indulging yourself or sending a gift, one thing’s for sure, there’s never been a better time to let the postman deliver the joy.
Best letterbox cakes at a glance
- Best for decadence: Patisserie Valerie’s Chocolate Fudge Brownies – £17.95, Patisserie Valerie
- Best for tiffin: M&S Millionaire’s Shortbread & Salted Caramel Chocolate Tiffin Letterbox Gift – £20, Marks & Spencer
- Best for selection: Cutter & Squidge Sent with Love Mixed Mini Brownie Box – £21.99, Cutter & Squidge
- Best for cake bites: Patisserie Valerie Cake Bites Gift Box – £19.95, Patisserie Valerie
- Best for festive brownies: Letterbox Gifts Christmas Letterbox Brownies – £29, Letterbox Gifts
- Best for citrus lovers: Positive Bake’s Vegan Citrus Tart Taster Gift Box – £19.50, The Goodness Project
- Best for French flair: Letterbox Gifts Christmas Letterbox Macarons – £28, Letterbox Gifts
- Best for the perfect add-on: Bloom & Wild The Festive Letterbox Brownies – £22, Bloom & Wild
- Best for doughnuts: Planet Doughnut The Little Vegan Doughnut Treat Box – £32.99, The Goodness Project
- Best for minis: M&S Brownie & Blondie Mini Selection Letterbox Gift – £20, Marks & Spencer
- Best for soft cookie-cake: Simply Cake Co Stuffed Cookie Selection – £10.99, Scribbler
- Best for blondie fans: Chummy’s Bakery Mixed Box of Postal Blondies – £19.95, Chummy’s Bakery
- Best for buns: Fitzbillies Chocolate & Salted Caramel Buns – £21, Fitzbillies
- Best for big kids: M&S Colin the Caterpillar Letterbox Gift – £20, Marks & Spencer
Each box contains a selection of three flavours – Double Chocolate, Cherry, and Salted Caramel – ensuring there’s something for every chocolate cake lover.
The brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfectly balanced, with a luxurious finish. Their premium presentation in a beautifully designed gift box makes them an ideal treat, and the nationwide delivery means that no matter the occasion, these brownies arrive fresh.