Exploding Bakery

What's in the box: A single order typically contains a letterbox brownie or blondie tray, a loaf, or a whole round cake, depending on what you choose.

Exploding Bakery is a UK bakery that sells cakes and brownies for gifting and for café wholesale, with next day delivery available across the country. It is worth knowing up front that the site does not state a recurring subscription plan; the focus is on one off orders, so treat it as a gifting shop rather than a monthly box. The range covers letterbox friendly brownies, blondies, banana bread and small to large cakes, with several gluten free and vegan options marked clearly. Bestsellers include a miso, walnut and white chocolate blondie, a gluten free lemon polenta and pistachio cake, a gluten free chocolate fudge cake and a vegan banana bread, priced from £27 to £33. The bakery puts its ethics front and centre: it says it uses no plastic and no palm oil, is a member of 1% for the Planet and is partnered with One Tree Planted. The site shows an average score of 4.8 out of 5 from 276 reviews. Gift sends can include a handwritten card. Because much of the site speaks to café owners stocking a cake counter, home shoppers may need to browse the gifting and letterbox sections specifically to find the right product.