Custom Cake Boxes

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Boxes that hold whole cakes and slices, with an optional window or handle. Tell us the size, quantity and print requirements, and we will confirm what is possible and send you a quote.

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What to Look for in Cake Boxes

A cake box has to carry a heavy, soft product without bending, and it should look good on a counter or in a customer's hands.

Cake size and height. Common cake sizes are 6, 8 and 10 inch rounds and quarter or half sheets, but every bakery's cakes differ. Measure the base and the height with the topping, and tell us the largest cake you sell in the box.
Box type. A one-piece folding box suits most cakes. A box with a window lets customers see the cake, and a box with a handle suits carrying.
Height of the box. The box should be taller than the cake with room for the topping, so the lid does not touch the frosting. Tell us if the cake has tall decoration.
A cake board or insert. A board under the cake keeps it flat and easy to lift. Ask about an insert if the cake needs holding in place.
Food contact. Tell us if the cake will touch the box or sit on a board, and we confirm suitable options.
Strength. A larger cake needs a stronger base and sides. Tell us how many layers and how heavy the cake is.

Where Cake Boxes Are Used

Bakeries and cake shops selling whole cakes and slices.
Home bakers and online cake sellers delivering to customers.
Cafes and restaurants selling desserts to take away.
Events, birthdays and weddings where the cake box is part of the gift.
Pastry counters and farmers markets selling slices and small cakes.

Artwork and Printing Tips for Cake Boxes

A large top panel suits your logo and name, and a short line about the bakery.
A window shows the cake, so put the brand on the parts of the lid and sides that stay printed.
Keep text away from the window and from the folds.
Think about how the box sits on a counter, and put the brand on the top and the front.
Print the colors you use in your shop, so the box matches your brand.
Ask for a layout and place your artwork on it before you approve.

Planning Your Order

Measure the cake and decide on a window or a handle. Tell us how the box is carried or delivered. The measuring guide shows which side counts as length, width and height. For slices, cupcakes and other bakery boxes, see our Bakery packaging page, and for a box that holds donuts see donut boxes.

Test a sample with a real cake before you order many. You can start with the Standard Sample Kit, which is $50 with shipping included, or pick another type from the Samples page. Your quote gives the pricing and minimums.

How It Works

Share Your Requirements
Send us your required or product dimensions, preferred style, required quantity, delivery location, and artwork.
Review Your Quote
We will prepare pricing based on the selected size, material, printing, finishing, and quantity.
Approve Dieline & Artwork
Review the layout and artwork before production begins.
Production and Delivery
After approval, your order moves into production and is shipped to your specified location.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I order custom cake boxes?

Send your size, quantity, delivery location and artwork with a quote request. We prepare pricing based on the size, material, printing, finishing and quantity, and reply within 1 business day. After you approve the layout and artwork, the order goes into production.

How much do custom cake boxes cost?

Pricing depends on the size, quantity, material, printing and finishes. Request a quote and we will prepare pricing for your project.

How long does it take to get custom cake boxes?

Timing depends on the product, the size and the quantity, and it is confirmed with your quote. Production starts once your artwork is approved and payment is received. Delivery usually takes another 4–5 working days, depending on the carrier and your location, so a typical order arrives in about 2 weeks and larger orders take longer. See the turnaround guide.

How do I choose a cake box size?

Measure the base of your cake and its height with the topping. Send those and we confirm the box size with your quote.

Can a cake box have a window?

Yes, a window is an option on our paperboard boxes. Tell us the size and position you want and we confirm what works.

Can I add a handle to the box?

Ask us. Tell us the weight of the cake and how it is carried, and we confirm whether a handle suits your box.

Is the box suitable for food?

Tell us if the cake will touch the box and we confirm suitable options for food use.

How tall should a cake box be?

Tall enough that the lid clears the frosting and any decoration. Measure the cake with the topping and tell us the height, and we confirm the box height with your quote.

Do you make boxes for cake slices and cupcakes?

Yes. Boxes for cake slices, cupcakes and other bakery items are on our Bakery packaging page. Tell us what you sell and we confirm the structure.

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