How to ship a cheesecake or cheesecakes

Cheesecakes can be shipped using any of the major shipping companies (Fedex, UPS, DHL, USPS)

In general, a cheesecake should be shipped in two boxes. The inner box will contain the cake and keep it from being crushed. The outer box will contain the cake box and extra packing material.

Materials:

• double corrugated cardboard
• packing foam or bubble wrap
• plastic wrap
• a foam container
• reinforced moisture resistant tape

Packing:

A cheesecake is considered a perishable cakes like any unfrosted or frosted cake that would normally require refrigeration.

A perishable cake must be frozen rock solid before shipment. It should be wrapped in sealed plastic to avoid loss of moisture as it defrosts. It should then be placed into a foam container that serves to surround the cake in about 2 inches of insulation. This foam container serves as the inner box which then goes into a double corrugated box with a half inch to an inch empty space for packing material. Packing foam should be used to protect the inner foam box. Close the box and use reinforced moisture resistant tape to close both ends and reinforce the corners. Corners are a very susceptible area for tearing on boxes.

Perishable cakes should be sent overnight. They can be sent next day morning or afternoon. Make sure you check whether you would like a signature for receipt of package. Signatures cost more.

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