Durable foods that ship well include pound cakes, unfrosted cakes, breads, (not yeast breads), muffins, flavored nuts, candies (such as fudge), and cookies (drop cookies, like chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin, or bar cookies, such as brownies).

To ship a pound cake, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap to preserve its moisture. Then, use a sturdy box slightly larger than the cake, padding the bottom and sides with bubble wrap or packing peanuts. This method ensures the cake remains intact during transit.