As of August 1st, our Fort Lauderdale store is closed. We continue to offer all of our cakes nationwide through our online store!

How We Ship Desserts Nationwide So They Arrive Fresh

Shipping at a glance

We ship desserts to the continental United States through Goldbelly. Shipping method and handling instructions depend on what you order.

  • Layer cakes and cupcakes are baked to order, frozen, and shipped with dry ice.

  • Bundt cakes ship at ambient temperature and arrive ready to eat, with no dry ice, gel packs, or insulated cooler.

  • Goldbelly cannot ship to P.O. Boxes, APO/FPO boxes, or Amazon Hubs or Lockers.

  • Carriers may deliver any time between 8 am and 10 pm. Delivery times cannot be guaranteed.

How your dessert ships depends on what you order

Layer Cakes (frozen with dry ice)

How it ships

Our layer cakes are baked to order, frozen, and shipped with dry ice. Dry ice may partially or fully dissipate in transit.

When it arrives

Place the cake in the refrigerator or freezer depending on when you plan to serve it. Do not handle dry ice with bare hands.

Storage

  • Refrigerator: up to 7 days

  • Freezer: up to 3 months

Serving

Cakes are best enjoyed at room temperature. If frozen, allow the cake to come to room temperature before enjoying, approximately 2 to 3 hours from frozen.

For clean slices:

  1. Run a knife blade under hot water

  2. Dry the knife with a towel before slicing

  3. Repeat between slices

If your cake has a sugar paper decal

Keep the cake in its box while it sits on the counter, out of direct sunlight, to avoid color changes.

Packing up layer cake with dry ice ready for nationwide shipping

Cupcakes (frozen with dry ice)

How it ships

Cupcakes are baked to order, frozen, and shipped with dry ice. Dry ice may partially or fully dissipate in transit.

When it arrives

Place cupcakes in the refrigerator or freezer depending on when you plan to serve. Do not handle dry ice with bare hands.

Storage

  • Refrigerator: up to 7 days

  • Freezer: up to 3 months

Serving

Cupcakes are best enjoyed at room temperature. If frozen, remove the plastic, return cupcakes to the box, and keep refrigerated overnight. Before serving, allow cupcakes to come to room temperature.

Bundt Cakes (ambient, ready to eat)

How it ships

Bundt cakes do not ship with dry ice, gel packs, nor an insulated cooler. Bundt cakes ship at ambient temperature and arrive ready to eat.

Cakes may feel warm or cool to the touch upon arrival, depending on transit temperatures and weather.

When it arrives

Place the bundt cake in the refrigerator or in the freezer.

Storage

  • Refrigerator: up to 2 weeks

  • Freezer: up to 1 year

Serving

  1. Remove your bundt cake from the packaging and place on a serving plate

  2. Remove the frosting cup and remove the lid from the cup

  3. Microwave the frosting in the cup for 10 to 20 seconds

  4. Stir, drizzle over the cake, and enjoy

Bundt cakes arrive with a frosting cup nested in the center of the cake. Mini bundt cakes arrive frosted.

Dry ice safety (layer cakes and cupcakes)

Dry ice is extremely cold and can cause skin injury if handled incorrectly.

  • Do not remove dry ice with bare hands.

  • Use gloves or tongs if you need to handle dry ice.

  • Keep dry ice away from children and pets.

  • Allow any remaining dry ice to dissipate in a well-ventilated area.

Baker preparing a frozen cake for delivery with dry ice handling it safely

Address requirements and delivery considerations (Goldbelly)

Addresses Goldbelly cannot ship to

Due to the perishable nature of these products, Goldbelly is unable to ship to P.O. Boxes, APO boxes, and Amazon Hubs or Lockers.

Goldbelly ships to residential addresses, businesses, venues, and apartment buildings. Goldbelly does not recommend shipping to USPS facilities, UPS, or FedEx distribution centers, which may result in spoilage or disposal of the product.

Shipping to hotels, venues, colleges, hospitals, and other public centers

If you are shipping to a hotel, venue, college or university, military base, hospital, or other public center, include the recipient’s name and the venue name in the address.

Delivery addresses with central mailrooms may not be able or willing to accept perishable deliveries or packages containing dry ice. Mailroom sorting and notification policies may delay recipient notification. Please check with the destination or recipient in advance to confirm whether perishable shipments can be accepted. Goldbelly is not responsible for packages refused by venues.

Shipping to businesses

If you are shipping to a business, please consider the business hours of the building. FedEx and UPS deliver between 8 am and 10 pm. While carriers do their best to deliver commercial packages during business hours, Goldbelly cannot guarantee delivery during a limited business-hours window.

Shipping FAQ

Do all desserts ship frozen with dry ice?

No. Layer cakes and cupcakes ship frozen with dry ice. Bundt cakes ship at ambient temperature.

No. Layer cakes and cupcakes ship frozen with dry ice. Bundt cakes ship at ambient temperature.

No. Layer cakes and cupcakes ship frozen with dry ice. Bundt cakes ship at ambient temperature.

No. Layer cakes and cupcakes ship frozen with dry ice. Bundt cakes ship at ambient temperature.

No. Layer cakes and cupcakes ship frozen with dry ice. Bundt cakes ship at ambient temperature.

No. Layer cakes and cupcakes ship frozen with dry ice. Bundt cakes ship at ambient temperature.

No. Layer cakes and cupcakes ship frozen with dry ice. Bundt cakes ship at ambient temperature.

No. Layer cakes and cupcakes ship frozen with dry ice. Bundt cakes ship at ambient temperature.

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