Custom Cake Boxes

Updated 2026-10-05

Custom cake boxes are printed paperboard or corrugated boxes sized to carry whole cakes, layer cakes and slices, used by bakeries, cake designers, cafes and grocery bakeries. Options include lock-corner and tuck-top styles, clear windows, tall boxes for tiered cakes, cake boards and handles. Send your cake size, quantity and artwork, and a specialist replies with pricing.

Sized from slice to tier
Clear window shows the cake
Sturdy walls protect icing
Logo on lid and sides

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Why bakeries choose custom cake boxes

A finished cake is fragile from the moment it leaves the bench. Buttercream smudges, fondant scuffs and decorations break if the box is too small, too flexible or opened awkwardly. Custom cake boxes are built around your cake's diameter and height, with enough headroom above the decorations and walls stiff enough to carry the weight. A good box lets staff lift the cake straight in and the customer lift it straight out.

Lock-corner boxes in SBS paperboard fold up quickly behind the counter and suit most round and square cakes. Tall cake boxes and corrugated builds support layer and tiered cakes, and a cake board underneath keeps the base rigid. Custom cake boxes with window panels let customers see the design without lifting the lid, which helps for display fridges and celebration cakes. Ask about food-contact board, coatings and grease-resistant options, and check the rules for your products.

Keep the lid clean and recognizable: a logo, your bakery name and a short line, with contact details or a social handle on the side. Seasonal designs can run as separate versions. Custom cake boxes with logo printing in one or two colors on white or kraft board look classic, while full-color designs suit celebration cake brands. A sticker seal or ribbon adds a finished touch for gifts.

Popular uses

Birthday and celebration cakes
Wedding and tiered cakes
Cake slices for cafes
Cheesecakes and tortes
Grocery and wholesale bakery cakes
Bento and mini cakes

Specifications

Size	Made to your exact inside dimensions (L × W × H)
Materials	Paperboard (SBS), kraft, corrugated (E, B or double wall), rigid chipboard
Printing	Full colour CMYK, Pantone (PMS) spot colours, inside and outside printing
Finishes	Matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, debossing
Add-ons	Window cut-outs, inserts, handles, custom tissue paper and stickers
Proof	Digital proof on your dieline before production

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Options for custom cake boxes

Box styles

Lock-corner boxes that fold up fast, tuck-top cake boxes, tall boxes for layer cakes and slice boxes for cafes and display cases.

Board choices

White SBS paperboard for bright printing, kraft board for artisan bakeries, and corrugated board for heavy, tall or tiered cakes.

Windows

Clear film windows on the lid or sides that show the decoration without opening the box, useful for display fridges and pickups.

Cake boards and inserts

Cake boards that keep the base rigid, and inserts that stop cakes and slices sliding inside the box during the trip home.

Printing and finishes

One-color logos up to full-color designs on lid and sides, with gloss or matte coatings and seasonal versions in one order.

Food-contact options

Ask about food-contact board, grease-resistant coatings and liners for your cakes. Requirements vary by region, so check the current rules.

How it works

Ordering custom cake boxes

Get a free quote

Request a quote
Tell us the box style, size, quantity and where it ships.
Get pricing and a proof
A specialist confirms options and sends a digital proof of your design.
Approve and print
Nothing goes to press until you approve the proof.
Delivered to your door
Boxes ship to your address in the USA or Canada.

FAQ

Custom Cake Boxes: questions answered

Still unsure? Ask a packaging specialist.

What size cake box do I need?

Measure the cake's diameter or width and its full height including decorations, then add room on each side and above. Cake boards add a little to the base size. Send your cake sizes and we suggest boxes that fit with clearance.

Can I get custom cake boxes with a window?

Yes. Clear film windows can be placed on the lid, the front or both, so customers see the cake without opening the box. Windows suit celebration cakes and display fridges, and the digital proof shows their position.

What box is used for tall layer cakes?

Tall cake boxes give extra height for layer and tiered cakes, and corrugated board adds strength for heavier cakes. A cake board underneath keeps the base rigid. Tell us the cake's height and weight and we suggest a build.

Can I order custom cake boxes with logo wholesale?

Yes. Bakeries often order one or two sizes in quantity, sometimes with seasonal versions. Send the quantity per size and design, and a specialist replies with wholesale pricing and suggestions for covering your full range with fewer sizes.

How do I get pricing for custom cake boxes?

Send your cake sizes, box style, board, window needs, quantity and artwork through the quote form. A specialist replies with pricing and a suggested build, and you approve a digital proof before production starts. Artwork still a draft? Our designers can prepare it on the dieline for you.

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