(There are plenty of vegan and gluten-free options for mail order, too ... you to just pop by with a home-baked treat. Birthday? Send them a cake. Engagement? Go ahead and ship a cake.

So, for those time-pressed or bake-challenged we’ve rounded up the best birthday cakes that you can nip out to the high street and buy or order online a few days before the big event. We’ve got ...

Lots of Shore restaurants, ice cream shops and bakeries offer gluten-free dishes, from double chocolate brownies to buffalo ...