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The 10 Best Places to Order Cakes Online

Cake makes everything better. All the more reason to get one delivered.

By and Sarah Madaus
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Eating a freshly-iced cake is great and all, but eating a leftover slice the next day? There is something so marvelous about opening your refrigerator after hosting an exhausting party or birthday celebration and seeing that there's still some left over. Forget the extra pasta salad and hors d'oeuvres. The sweet, moist center and thick frosting of your homemade treat beckons, saying, "Here's your reward for a job well done."

Now, what if we told you that you could have a cake in your fridge whenever you please, with practically no effort required on your end, thanks to modern technologies such as expedited shipping? Groundbreaking.

We've rounded up some of the very best bakeries and online cake delivery services to place an order—whether it's for a birthday, the foodie in your life, or just an excuse to make an average Tuesday feel a little extra special. From rich German chocolate to sweet confetti, these deliverable desserts are instant crowd-pleasers. You'll find familiar spots like Magnolia Bakery and Junior's Cheesecake, plus buzzy finds like Milk Bar and Gigi's Little Kitchen for all occasions and palates.

Best Birthday Cake

Milk Bar Milk Bar

Milk Bar
Best Birthday Cake

Milk Bar Milk Bar

$62 at Milk Bar

Celebrity baker Christina Tosi's Milk Bar may be single-handedly responsible for the "funfetti" revival and the rise of "naked" cakes, and one bite of their famed Birthday Cake will show you why. Of course, the options don't end there; in addition to several other cake varieties including a chocolate version of the Birthday Cake, a Strawberry Shortcake, and limited edition cakes like the peanut butter and banana PB&B, they also offer signature pies, cookies, and cake truffles.

Best Southern Classic

Caroline's Cakes

Caroline's Cakes
Best Southern Classic

Caroline's Cakes

When you need a treat that tastes just like your grandma's recipe, look no further. Based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, this bakery's classic southern recipes—including their signature 7 Layer Caramel Cake, traditional red velvet cake, and Coconut Cloud cake—have made it a favorite of locals and celebrities alike.

Best for Stylish Seasonal Cakes

Williams Sonoma

Williams Sonoma
Best for Stylish Seasonal Cakes

Williams Sonoma

This specialty cooking and food shop makes ordering a cake from some of the U.S.'s favorite bakeries a breeze. Shops like We Take the Cake, Georgetown Cupcake, and Flour Shop are all available to order from. Williams-Sonoma also offers their own in-house options, including Three-Layer Millionaire Cake, a cake-style tiramisu, molten cakes, and other seasonal styles.

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Best Reputation

Magnolia Bakery Magnolia Bakery

Magnolia Bakery
Best Reputation

Magnolia Bakery Magnolia Bakery

Sex and the City made this NYC bakery famous for their cupcakes, but the bakery offers a wide variety of options, including full-sized layer cakes, flourless cakes, and, of course, their famous banana pudding. When you just really want a slice of chocolate cake, this is the spot to order from.

Best Crepe Cake

Lady M Confections

Lady M Confections
Best Crepe Cake

Lady M Confections

Feeling French? Try one of Japanese-French bakery Lady M's famous Mille Crêpes cakes, each made with twenty ultra-thin, flawless crepes layered with pastry cream and topped with a subtle brûlée, a dusting of matcha, or a flourish of fruit. They're surprisingly light and unsurprisingly yummy.

Best Selection

Harry & David Harry & David

Harry & David
Best Selection

Harry & David Harry & David

This online food purveyor is a one-stop shop for holidays, celebrations, gifts, and everyday needs, so naturally cake is part of their repertoire as well. Turn to them for everything from festive birthday cakes to noshable cake bites.

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Best Cheesecake

Junior's Cheesecake Junior's Original Cheesecake

Junior's Original Cheesecake
Best Cheesecake

Junior's Cheesecake Junior's Original Cheesecake

The iconic Junior's has been a New York staple for 70 years, and now you can get a taste of the Big Apple delivered to your door wherever you are with one of their signature spongecake-crusted cheesecakes.

Best for New Yorkers

Gigi's Little Kitchen Gigi's Little Kitchen

Gigi's Little Kitchen
Best for New Yorkers

Gigi's Little Kitchen Gigi's Little Kitchen

Credit: Gigi's Little Kitchen

If you're in the market for something truly unique (and stunning, at that), Gigi's Little Kitchen based in Brooklyn, New York, will bring your vision to life. Though her delicacies come at a steep price, they're artful, whimsical, and straight up tasty. Choose from flavors like matcha, lavender, and funfetti and rest easy if you or anyone in your party has food sensitivities: All of Gigi's cakes are dairy-free and vegan. Just a heads up: This bakery only does local delivery for the New York City area.

Best Variety

Bake Me a Wish

Bake Me a Wish
Best Variety

Bake Me a Wish

If you're looking for serious selection, Bake Me a Wish is the online shop for you. Of course they have all the classics, many of which can be dolled up with personalized message, but they also offer a slew of flavored cheesecakes, coffee cakes, and more. Tiramisu Classico cake, anyone?

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Best from Celeb Chef

Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa

Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa
Best from Celeb Chef

Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa

Just when you thought you couldn't love Ina Garten any more, the cookbook author and television host's most beloved cakes (including the creamy, dreamiest coconut cream cake) are available on Goldbelly.

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Lauren Hubbard is a freelance writer and Town & Country contributor who covers beauty, shopping, entertainment, travel, home decor, wine, and cocktails.

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