Wriggly’s first birthday party was a very relaxed affair. Out of all the birthday bashes we have had over the past six years, it has definitely been the least organised one, but also one of my favourites.
I had a cake organised, but nothing else, really. Last week, I simply texted three of my closest friends and asked them to come over for a birthday picnic with their little ones.
The day before our small bash, I made sure we had champagne in the fridge and bought what we needed for the picnic. We then had an impromptu trip to a pound shop and bought a few party essentials: bubbles, party poppers and balloons.
It was way too chilly to spend the afternoon in the park in the end, so we had the party at home, and the children still had a picnic on the decking. Wine, mouth-watering cured meats and nibbles kept the adults happy.
It was too cold to have the cake outside, so we went back indoors. I had received Wriggly personalised birthday cake the previous day, through the letterbox (yes, really!).
When Baker Days got in touch a few months ago asking whether I wanted to try one of their Letterbox cakes, I was intrigued. Their unique vision is to change “the way the world sends greetings to their loved ones! Say goodbye to the boring old card and hello to the tastiest gift you will ever receive through your letterbox.”
Now that is an ambitious statement! My curiosity was piqued and I definitely wanted to try one of their cakes. Wriggly’s first birthday was the perfect excuse for cake!
I must admit I was quite sceptical when trying to visualise a pretty cake being pushed through my letterbox and landing on the living room floor, but I was also curious.
The letter box cakes serve 3 to four people and we could choose between three flavours: vanilla, chocolate and fruit cake. We could also have gone for a gluten-free cake or a dairy-free one, but as it would not be egg-free, I simply bought Lazy Day Foods slices for my allergic toddler, and went for vanilla for Wriggly’s cake.
I did hesitate quite a bit when it came to the personalisation on the cake. In the end, I went for the same black and white photo I had used on her baptism invitations.
We received the cake the day before Wriggly’s birthday, and it did fit through the letterbox (just about!).
My first impressions were that a lot of thought had gone into the presentation. I absolutely love carefully packaged goods. It just screams ‘business that cares’ in my mind, and I love it!
The cake came in a beautiful round tin (now lives in the ‘mini kitchen’ with wooden play food). The small package also included a pretty card as well as a couple of candles, a party blower and balloons. That was a nice touch and it was absolutely spot on as I had forgotten to buy a candle (naughty Maman!).
When I opened the tin, I discovered a very carefully packaged cake. The smell that cake from within was divine! Now I am not going to lie, I was disappointed when I took off the protective film. I found the photo printed on the icing so dark I struggled to recognise my baby’s features, and in parts it looked a tad scratched.
I immediately contacted Baker Days telling them it might be a good idea to forget about the review, as it would probably be far from positive. I was pleasantly surprised when they insisted I publish my views, whatever they might be.
When our friends saw the cake, they were unanimous in telling me I was being way too harsh about the quality of the photo on the icing (perfectionist, moi?). What do you think?
The cake itself was absolutely delicious. It smelt like it had just been made. The sponge was perfect and the icing just right: sweet and thin.
The nine children (all 7 years old and under) loved their (tiny) piece.
Although I was disappointed by the quality of the image, I would definitely use Baker Days again. I love presents out of the ordinary and cake always makes people happy, right? I would just avoid using a black and white photo next time.
– I was sent Wriggly’s cake for the purpose of this review. No payment was received for this post. All opinions and photographs are my own.
I would send it to my youngest daughter for her birthday next month!
I’d send it to my best friend as thanks for just being there for me!
Awww that is so nice. I love sending pressies to my best friend, too. She just got one today. Makes me so happy to know I’ve put a smile on her face.
I would send it to my Mum & Dad to Thank them for everything they do for me xxx
That is so lovely! Tell them that, even if you don’t win 🙂
my hubby i think
my mother in law
My Mum for her birthday 😀
My partner, he deserves something sweet
My dad as its his birthday.
to my daughter who’s baby is due in August
My husband as it is his birthday in July.
I’d send it to my Mum who’s birthday is in December but hates that fact, so she can have a birthday surprise in the Summer instead.
Love that!
to my daughter, she would love the surprise
I would send it to my husband for our 1st Year Wedding Anniversary x
My fiancée.
My partner, as he’s cake mad.
to myself its my birthday in 3 weeks
My little girl who’s birthday is in August
my son is 1 next month
My friend Dee, to cheer her up 🙂
I’d send one to my mother in law as she doesn’t live near us x
I would send it to my lovely daughter who’s at university 🙂
my partner
My best friend as she is 40 this year (but don’t tell anyone lol). 🙂
Myself. I’ll be 60 in September
id send to my mummy
Happy Birthday darling girl!! Sorry I missed it x
No worries at all sweetie; it would be hard to keep track of my four little ones’ birthdays!
I’d love to win for my husband, he is being so incredible through my difficult pregnancy, it’s our first and has been a touch complicated x
I hope things get easier for you, Karen. It’s so sweet of you to think of your husband if you won the cake.
thanks so much, heard baby’s heartbeat again today, its beautiful and strong, few more tests tomorrow but looking good x
Isn’t that the best sound in the world? My little brother and his partner also had a scan today. My little nephew or niece is 20 cm already! How far gone are you my lovely?
We are 26 weeks now, its our first, we were told 8 years ago we couldn’t have children as i had a problem with my ovary , but our little miracle is fighting hard, so far i have suffered flu, pneumonia , chance of blood clots and now gestational diabetes ,but he is doing amazing , Getting lots of scans to keep an eye on us both , so endless appointments, (hubby been to every one) seeing and hearing him everytime is a blessing, (i never make things easy lol) x
What a journey! I really hope the rest of your pregnancy goes as smoothly as it possibly can. Will you let me know when your little one is born?
my daughter for getting her degree
for my little boy for his birthday xx
my daughter x
I’d send one to my friend to say thanks for having me over to visit.
My best friend
My grandson for his 1st birthday.
myself hehe! but more likely my Mum
My son its his birthday soon
My husband!
I would send it to my god-daughter for her 21st birthday in July – I’m sure I’ve got an embarrassing photo of her!
Brilliant idea!
My daughter’s partner, who has done a great deal to help our family for which I want to thank him, and is a lovely young man.
I would send it to my fab fella
To my long suffering wife!
Myself but I’d share it with my mum as we would both be celebrating
I’d send it to my sister as it’s her 30th next month
To my partner for a little treat!
I’d use it for my son’s 2nd birthday on July 7th. He’d love one of the car ones, they’re wonderful.
I would send it to my mum and dad
I’d send it to my amazing parents!
Id send it to my parents for their anniversary
A little present for my teenage son 🙂
I would send it to my niece as it is her birthday next month!
My son for his Graduation.
I would send it too my Mam as it’s her birthday next month 🙂
I would send a gluten free cake to my mum as a special treat!
To my son, it’s his birthday next month.
my brother 🙂
To my dad for his 59th birthday.
I’d send it to my best friend 🙂
my daughter xx
My MIL for looking after my kids really well when I am at work.
Mother in law for her birthday.
My sister in Cornwall just as a little gift x
My birthday’s coming up soon, so I’d send it to myself. I would, of course, share it with my husband and daughter.
My sister when she moves into her new house
My niece
My Dad – his birthday is in August
My nephew
My daughter. Becoming a terrible teenager in August!
Probably my mum!
My granddaughter – she’d love the novelty of it
my husband 🙂
My niece Bella.
I think I’d send it to my cousin as it is her little girl’s 1st birthday soon
To my grand-daughter for her birthday
To my mother – I’m sure she’d share it with me 🙂
my auntie down south
I’d have to pick between my lonely grandmas
To my sister for her birthday
I would send it to my Niece, it’s her Birthday end of this month.
My Parents
My parents for their wedding anniversary
My sons birthday next month
I’d get it as an extra kids cake for my wedding
I’d send it to myself. Because who doesn’t deserve a cute little cake, right?
My grandsons xx
My super cake loving friend Danielle
I’d give it to my husband, it is his birthday soon x
I’d send it to my mum its her birthday on 11th July 🙂
To my daughter as a Get Well Soon cake after her facial surgery 😉
I would send it to my mum as a thank you 🙂
To my mum – she deserves it
I would send it to my mum for her birthday 🙂
I’d send it to my hubby as he loves cake.
To my mum and dad to say thanks for all the babysitting they do whilst we work
My nan as she loves cake!
To my daughter’s friend who never gets a birthday cake.
this would be for my Wife
My daughter it’s her birthday soon 🙂
My sister because it’s her birthday tomorrow!
My lovely hubby
To my parents as its there 40th Wedding Anniversary in July
My best friend, she loves her cake and i think these are a great idea x
I would send it to my Husband for our 6th wedding anniversary, 6 years is sugar so a perfect gift for him!!
my lovely mum, she always deserves a treat 🙂
I’d send it to my dad. It’s his birthday next
would send to my partner!
My mum.x
My husband Ronnie as he has busy painting the shed and needs a treat.
My daughter’s teacher
Can I say myself, its my birthday in a few weeks and no one ever buys me a cake!!
My Husband, it’s his birthday next month
My friend for her 60th!
I’d send it to my mum just to say thank you!
my mum x
my girlfriend Sarah
I’d send to my mum, just as a surprise 🙂
My best friend
my son for his birthday
I would send it to my clever daughter, who has just passed her college course.
I would send it to my Mum for her birthday in September.
I would send it to my husband, its his birthday next month
best mate for her birthday x
My Mum just for being there
I would love to send it to my Dad he would think it was fab
My grandmother – she hasn’t got the internet so things all things technological are magic so she’d love this and it would make a perfect gift for her birthday in late July 🙂
My son for his second birthday x
Probably my Dad as he loves Cake!
My mum, it’s her 50th in July, this would be a nice little surprise wrap up!
To my lovely friends by way of apology
My mum. To say thank you for looking after me as I recover from my spinal operation
I would get one for my daughter, it is her birthday soon and she would love this.
To my daughter for her exams results
For my hubby for our 46th wdedding anniversary next month 🙂
I would send this to my son for his birthday this month
To my friend who’s birthday it is in August, she would love this type of gift
my son in London, he is at Uni, many many miles away, and I love sending little presents every month. Cake would be a very popular.
My mum and dad for their retirement
My Nan (shes 91!:)
Would be lovely for the grandchildren to send to their granddad for his birthday next month, if they’re lucky he might share 🙂 x
I’d send it to nephew for his birthday!
I would give it to my boyfriend, he loves cake 🙂
my fiancee!
My girlfriend, or someone else depending on upcoming birthdays!
To my daughter 🙂 <3 x
To my mum
My son for his birthday.
I’d send it to my husband and hopefully he’ll share with me.
My daughter because she loves birthday cake!
Myself…I love receiving suprises in the post! 😉
My neice who is expecting a baby
my other half deserves this for putting up with me
I’d give it to my daughter for her birthday
My mum
I would send this to my husband!
My boss and work colleagues as I’m leaving soon!
It’s my mum’s birthday in July and this would be perfect for her
My mum
My sister
My mum as a surprise gift to say thank you for always being there for me
My nan for her birthday
My nan, shes 80 next week! 🙂
I’d send it to my partner to say thank you 🙂
My wife
Potato Casserole sounds lush!