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Cake delivery has become increasingly popular for birthdays, celebrations, and special occasions 🎉🎂. With same-day delivery services, cakes can reach recipients fresh and on time—even for last-minute surprises ⏰. However, successful cake delivery still depends on choosing the right courier, proper packaging, and clear delivery planning.
Whether sending a cake across the city or surprising a loved one at short notice ❤️, a reliable delivery service helps protect both the cake’s appearance and taste—so it arrives ready to celebrate 🥳🍰.
How to Pack a Cake for Safe Delivery
Choose a right cake box size
Use a cake box that fits the cake closely to keep it stable.Secure the cake base
Place a non-slip mat or use tape to hold the cake board firmly in place.Add an outer carton
Put the cake box inside a strong outer carton for extra protection.Fill empty spaces
Use padding or cushioning material to reduce movement during transit.Keep the cake upright
Make sure the cake stays level and mark the parcel clearly as “Fragile”.Use temperature control if needed
For cream or chilled cakes, use insulated packaging and ice packs to maintain freshness.
Comparing Couriers for Same-Day Cake Delivery
| Courier Partner | Delivery Duration | Max Weight & Height | Shipping Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TracX Logis Qquick |
2pm to 6pm after collection
|
Max dimension: L + W + H < 300cm Max weight: 20kg |
from S$13.80 |
|
Grab |
1 hour after pickup |
Bike: Max dimension: 32cmx25cmx4cm Max weight: 5kg Car: Max dimension: 70cmx50cmx50cm Max weight: 20kg |
Based on destination and weight |
|
uParcel |
1 Hour Rush: 1.5 hour after booking 3 Hours Express: 3.5 hour after booking Same Day Delivery: 7.5 hour after booking |
1 Hour Rush: Max dimension:200 cm (L + W + H) Max weight: 25kg 3 hours Express: Max dimension:200 cm (L + W + H) Max weight: 25kg Same Day Delivery: Max dimension:200 cm (L + W + H) Max weight: 25kg |
1 Hour Rush: from S$20.99 3 hours Express: from S$13.99 Same Day Delivery: from S$10.99 |
|
Lalamove |
According to the sender and receivers’ location. |
Motorcycle: Max dimension:40cm x 40cm x 40cm Max weight: 8kg Car: Max dimension:50cm x 50cm x 50cm Max weight: 20 kg Van: Max dimension:170cm x 100cm x 120cm Max weight: 500kg Lorry 10 ft: Max dimension290cm x 150cm x 150cm Max weight: 1000kg |
Motorcycle: from Base fare S$9 (under 1km) + S$0.35/km (first 10km) + S$0.40/km (> 10km) Car: from Base fare S$12 (under 1km) + S$1.00/km (first 10km) + S$0.45/km (> 10km) Van: from Base fare $26 + $0.50/km Lorry 10 ft: from Base fare $42 + $0.75/km |
|
Pandago |
Within 1 hour |
Max dimension: 48cm (L) x 38cm (W) x 46cm (H)
Max weight: 10kg |
from S$6.35 |
Ready to Deliver?
Here are the simple steps to book shipment via EasyParcel:
1. Select Your Origin: Enter the origin postcode.
2. Enter Your Destination: Input the recipient’s postcode.
3. Enter Parcel Weight: Specify the parcel’s weight. Please note: the weight will be determined by either the actual weight or the volumetric weight (VW), whichever is higher. You can use our Volumetric Calculator to determine the volumetric weight.
4. Get a Quote: Once you’ve filled in all the parcel details, click the ‘Quote & Book’ button.
