The Ultimate Christmas Cake Gift Guide: Thoughtful Treats for Every Budget
From thoughtful little gestures to grand, joy-filled showstoppers, find the perfect cake gift for everyone on your list.
We all love to give gifts which get the ultimate exclamation of ‘you know me so well’ - it's the goal of Christmas. To get it within budget, well, that's a double win which induces a smile of satisfaction when you pour yourself that congratulatory beverage on Christmas Day.
At Sponge, we want that moment to be even sweeter (excuse the pun) with our wide variety of cake gifting options for everyone, from Secret Santas to that stalwart friend who has been there for you throughout 2025. Plus most of the Christmas range is deliciously inclusive with gluten-free and vegan options available to suit dietary requirements.
So grab a cup of tea (or Hot Chocolate - no judgement here) and take a look at our line-up for all your gifting needs…
Joyful Cake Cards from £9.99
Want the easiest way to send a slice of happiness? Well we have it - a Christmas Cake Card! A perfect token for all your Secret Santas and anyone who deserves a small gesture and a big smile.
We can all struggle with the inevitable hunt for secret santa gifts under £10 or gifts which need to be sent by post (plus be posted through the letterbox). A cake card could win you some major points and create smiles across the festive season for all your loved ones. When Sir John Cole sent the first Christmas card in 1843, it showed people smiling over a glass of something mulled - a snapshot of connection we still cherish today. We just prefer ours with a slice of cake.
Bake it personal with a range of customisations to show you have put real thought into your Christmas Cake Card. You can select your cake flavour and any dietary requirements, or even a cocktail in place of one of the slices, choose a design which produces a knowing or joyful smile and add a personal touch with a heartfelt message or even a video message. And voila! Another Christmas gift ticked off the list.
Sweet Treats Under £20
For friends, family, and colleagues, our cake gifts under £20 including Festive Brownie Boxes and Christmas Cottage Baby Sponges are the perfect Christmas indulgence for all.
You may have tried our baby sponges but have you tried our limited edition Christmas flavours? Including Gingerbread Latte, Spiced Orange and Cranberry, Chocolate Orange and Christmas Cake, these adorable bite-size bakes may mean recipients break into happy dances. Boxed in the most delightful boxes portraying colourful and joyful Christmas homes, these are sure to lead to a number of thank you notes from grateful loved ones.
Now who doesn’t like chocolate christmas gifts we ask ourselves? A truly crowd-pleasing gift, our Christmas Brownie gifts are great for everyone to that neighbour you can always rely on for a cup of sugar to Great Uncle Dave who has been known to hide boxes of chocolate so he doesn't have to share. Our festive range includes standard, gluten-free and vegan meaning everyone can have their chocolate and eat it. Our Festive Brownie Box includes four festive favourites; the nutty luxury of Ferrero Rocher, the minty kick of Candy Cane, the zesty zing of Chocolate Orange, and the cozy warmth of Chestnut. Packaged to fit through the letterbox, this will be the gift to receive, the one to share (or not) and the one everyone will put on their wish list next year.
More to Share: Whole Cakes Under £30
Want a gift which speaks of your generosity but is fundamentally a quick win? Well, a sponge whole cake could be the gift of the season.
With limited edition flavours including the Chocolate Hazelnut Cake - perfect for lovers of a little chocolate luxury and the Purple One from a certain road-name based chocolate brand - or Spiced Orange & Cranberry - the one for those who throw themselves so wholeheartedly into all things Christmas, you’ll be even more excited to learn you can send these festive cakes by post. You can book our deliveries up to 3 months in advance and can choose a delivery service which best suits you or the very grateful receiver of your cake gift.
Looking for a vegan christmas cake? Both of these limited editions bakes come in gluten-free and vegan so no-one is excluded from the cake-joy. We want to create some wonderful, giggle-filled moments this Christmas and at Sponge, we believe the best kind of cake is the one which is shared with your loved ones.
Discover our full-range of Cakes under £30 here.
The Showstopper:Sharing Cakes Under £40
When only a statement gift will do, a sharing cake may be the answer. Introducing our Four Flavour Christmas Sharing Cake is a true crowd-pleaser.
This is a cake gift which will leave a lasting impression and is truly a luxury cake gift - one cake, four flavours, pure joy.
16 slices - flour of each flavour including Spiced Orange & Cranberry, Sticky Toffee, Chocolate Orange, Chocolate Hazelnut, this is the cake for the season of sharing. It will spread the festive cheer but don't forget to stealthily claim your favourite flavour while no one’s looking. Sharing may be caring, but let’s be honest, a little cake guarding is part of the fun.
The Four Flavour Christmas Sharing Cake is all about more smiles, more joy, and more togetherness. Perfect for family gatherings, festive parties, or catching up with friends, there’s a slice for everyone and a flavour to suit every taste. Share it around the table, spark a few conversations (and maybe a friendly debate over the best slice), and enjoy a moment everyone will remember long after the last bite. This isn’t just a gift you send; it’s a showstopper for all your festive catch-ups, work get-togethers, and anything in between.
Make More Joy this Christmas
Whatever you choose to send and at whatever price point, we are sure that you will bake it personally. From Cake Cards which can be personalised to their tastes to Sharing Cakes to bring people together, we would like you to make more this Christmas - more connection, more smiles and more joy. Take a look at our full Christmas range to create joy throughout the festive season.