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Sending Cakes Internationally: Dos and Don’ts

Sending cakes internationally can be a logistical nightmare. Will they go through customs? (Spoiler: we don’t recommend that!) How long will it take? The questions go on for miles, and frankly, it can be a nightmare to navigate.

That’s where the experts at CakesOverseas.com comes in. Not only are we prepared to help you send cakes internally and right next door, but we’re also ready to answer all those pesky questions for you. If you’ve decided you’re ready to send a cake now, then head on over to our site. But if you’d like to learn more about the dos and don’ts of surprising your friends, family, and colleagues with cakes worldwide, then keep reading.

Sending Cakes Internationally

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Deconstructed Carrot Cake 

In the land of epic desserts, carrot cake is a favored sweet treat that has been enjoyed for decades. Studded with bits of grated carrots and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, this classic cake has become a staple in many bakeries and households around the world. Yet, what if we told you that you can enjoy all the flavors and textures of carrot cake in a unique way? Would you try it? Well, let us introduce you to the deconstructed carrot cake.

It might sound a little shifty at first, but give it a chance. Deconstructed carrot cake takes all the elements of the classic dessert and presents them in a new and exciting way. Now you can enjoy the classic flavors of carrot cake with a millennial twist. Scroll below and find out how to deconstruct a carrot cake, along with how to prepare each element to showcase their individual flavors and textures. 

Deconstructed Carrot Cake: Homemade carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.

Why Do We Give Birthday Cakes Instead of Pie

Ah, a mouth-watering question that has divided dessert lovers for decades: why do we give birthday cake instead of birthday pie? It’s a mystery that has puzzled many pastry chefs and sugar fanatics alike. After all, pies come in all flavors and sizes, just like cakes do. And, they’re just as delicious. (Some would argue even more so.) So, why is it when it comes to birthday parties, cake always seems to…well.. take the cake? 

In this blog post, we’ll explore the history behind birthday cake and maybe even settle the debate between birthday cake and birthday pie once and for all.

A colorful birthday pie with lit candles on top.

Corporate Cake Ideas – Make It Personal

You may remember our previous blog discussing cake as a corporate gift. If not, this is the perfect chance to go back and read it! If you don’t have time, the elevator pitch is that cake is a standout corporate gift. Ideal for everyone in the business world and for a variety of occasions that reach far beyond birthdays. This blog aims to expand on corporate cake ideas that you and your team can use to elevate your gifting!

If you’ve ever asked yourself what to write on a cake for a business associate – we have tips for that. Questioning just how to personalize a cake for employees? We have tips for that too. The key to inspirational corporate cake ideas this year is to make them personal. We’re here to help you balance the sweet nostalgia that is cake with your professional image to create an unforgettable surprise for your VIPs.

Corporate Cake Ideas - chocolate and pistachio cake

Why Do We Eat Cake?

Have you ever wondered why do we eat cake? One could argue that we eat cake simply because it is downright delicious. However, there is a history as to why we do. But first, what even is cake? Well, according to Merriam-Webster:  

\ ˈkāk  \

plural cakes

Definition of cake (Entry 1 of 2)

  1. a breadlike food made from a dough or batter that is usually fried or baked in small flat shapes and is often unleavened
  2. sweet baked food made from a dough or thick batter usually containing flour and sugar and often shortening, eggs, and a raising agent (such as baking powder)
Why Do We Eat Cake: various cakes on display with dark background

Cake as a Corporate Gift: Does it Really Sweeten Business?

When it comes to standing out in business, it’s clear that personal touches can make the difference between your business being memorable, or forgettable. Since the pandemic, corporate gifts have gone from a perk to a necessity, with over 80% of businesses that participated in a 2021 survey stating that corporate gifts have improved their relationships with their employees and clients. But what does that have to do with cake as a corporate gift? Well, standing out, of course.

When sending gifts as a business, you want to do something that will leave your recipient thinking about you long after the gift has been enjoyed. If your instinct is to reach for swag, you’d be wrong. In fact, swag is often seen as impersonal because it is more about the business than the recipient.

This is precisely why cake as a corporate gift makes perfect sense. After all, that decadent sweetness isn’t going to last long. But the idea that a company cared enough to send a sweet, indulgent dessert? Well, that idea leaves a lasting impression on any recipient.  

Still not sold? Keep reading to find out more about the wonders of cake and what it can do to sweeten business.

Cake as a corporate gift - man enjoying his cake at his desk

Zodiac Cake: What Cakes to Send Based on Astrology

Are you looking for the perfect cake to send to a friend or loved one? Well, we have an usual solution for you! Have you ever considered sending an ideal Zodiac cake? In this blog post, we will explore the astrological traits of each zodiac sign and suggest a corresponding cake that we think they would love.

Whether you’re an astrology lover or just looking for a fun gift idea, this post will offer something for everyone. Let’s dive in and see which cake matches your recipient’s astrological sign!

Zodiac Cake: Birthday cake with candles, bright lights bokeh.

Rewarding The Remote Team – The Sweet Taste of Success

Many offices have chosen to remain hybrid – letting their employees pick and choose which work style suits them best. The benefits of having a remote team have been proven again and again since the pandemic hit in 2020. But a looming question remains in the business industry: What can be done about rewarding the remote team?

This blog dives into the issue – highlighting the need to reward the remote team. But the tips won’t stop there! You’ll learn more about how and when to reward your remote team for ensuring you’re getting the best out of their performance. Keep scrolling to learn the ins and outs of rewarding the remote team!

Rewarding the remote team - a worker sits outside while he works.

Your Guide to Sending Corporate Cupcakes

When it comes to sending business gifts, corporate cupcakes are often overlooked! However, the truth is that these sweet treats are often the best gifts to send, especially to large teams. They’re visually appealing, customizable, and simply delicious! Corporate cupcakes make for a particularly unique and memorable gift that your clients, co-workers, and business associates will always appreciate. 

Cake can make everything sweeter, including your professional and business relationships. So, if you’re considering sending corporate cupcakes but are unsure how to hit the mark, let Cakes Overseas help you send the sweetest corporate gift. Read below for your guide to sending sweetness into the corporate world.

Corporate cupcakes in classic boxes

The Truth About Toppings: Cake Topping Tales

From the simple form of sweet honey bread invented in ancient Egypt, to the colossal novelties we see on Cake Boss; cake has come a long way since it’s presumed debut in 3000 B.C. But, while we try to wrap our heads around the fact that you can literally visit a room made entirely out of cake, we’d still like to talk about something adventurous, but a little less intimidating – cake topping tips! 

If you’re bored of the predictable buttercream icing you slap onto every cake you bake, this article is for you! So, take a trip into the adventurous world of cake toppings as we tell you the tales of frosting and list some tasty cake topping ideas.  

Layered yellow cake with raspberry cake topping