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For US cake shops and dessert studios that need a box strong enough to carry a layered cake without crushing it. We build cake boxes from rigid, quality paperboard with reinforced structures and the height to clear tall tiers and piped decoration. Add a window to showcase the design, or foil and soft-touch for a luxury finish. Shipped across the USA with soy-based inks, free design support, a free 3D mockup, and runs from just 100 boxes.
For US bakeries and custom-cake studios that need tall, rigid boxes that protect decorated cakes from box to table.
Source sweet celebrations galore with our custom cake boxes at wholesale rates. Your go-to packaging solution that combines creativity, quality, and affordability for cake perfection.
About Custom Cake Boxes
A box engineered to carry a cake to the table intact
A cake is the hardest bake to package: heavy, tall, decorated, and usually tied to a moment that has to go right — a wedding, a birthday, a celebration. The box has to bear real weight without bowing, stand tall enough to clear piping and tiers without smudging the top, and keep the cake level from the case to the customer's table. We build cake boxes from rigid, quality paperboard with reinforced bases, and start at 100 boxes with no setup or die charges — so a home-based cake studio and a busy bakery can both get a box that protects the work that went into the cake.
Cake box styles
The structure follows the cake's height, weight, and how it travels:
- Rigid, reinforced boxes with weight-bearing bases and tall walls that clear decoration on layered and tiered cakes.
- Window boxes with clear film so the design shows without opening the lid.
- Kraft boxes for a rustic, artisan look on naked and home-style cakes.
The bakery line
Cakes sit alongside the rest of the case — keep the bakery brand consistent across products:
- Our bakery boxes hub covers the full range; pair cakes with cupcake, muffin, and cookie boxes.
- Round out the case with pastry, pie, donut, and macaron boxes.
Window, food safety & finishes
Cakes sell on the design, and many ship for celebrations:
- Clear-film windows to show the cake, and soy-based inks.
- Grease- and moisture-aware coatings for frosted and filled cakes, plus soft-touch lamination and foil for wedding and gift-tier cakes.
- Parchment and wax paper for boards, liners, and layering.
Celebration, gifting & branding
Cake is a celebration purchase, so the packaging is part of the gift:
- Gift boxes and gift-card packaging for celebration and seasonal programs.
- Mailer boxes with inserts for shipping shelf-stable and single-serve cakes DTC.
- See the full range on our food & beverage boxes hub.
Designing a cake box
A cake box is a structural-engineering problem. We size the height to clear your tallest piping and tiers, reinforce the base to carry a decorated, multi-layer cake without bowing, and build the box to keep the cake level so it does not slide or topple in transit. We place a window where it frames the design, spec grease- and moisture-aware coatings based on the frosting and fill, and leave room for ingredient and allergen statements, net weight, and any best-by copy. Kraft stocks are available for an artisan look. We send a free 3D mockup and a physical sample on request (refunded on your first order) — tell us the cake's size and how it travels, and we will engineer the box to fit.
Why US brands choose us for custom cake boxes
Custom Box Printing manufactures custom cake boxes from our US production facility, with free standard shipping anywhere in the contiguous United States and a 7–10 business day turnaround. We've printed custom cake boxes for solo founders launching their first product line, growing direct-to-consumer brands placing 5,000-unit runs, and established retail brands with 50,000+ unit production schedules — and we treat all three the same: low MOQs (100-unit runs), free design support, no setup or die-plate charges, and a 3D digital mockup before anything goes to press.
Every custom cake boxes order includes free in-house dieline and artwork support — our US-based designers will polish your existing files, or build a custom dieline from scratch to fit your exact product dimensions. We send you a 3D mockup to confirm look and proportions before production. For color-critical work, request a physical sample free — let’s talk about a customized sample so you can confirm the look before a full run.
Custom Cake Boxes — specifications & options
If your desired specifications are not listed, feel free to contact us for a custom quote.
| Industrial Use | Food |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Paperboard |
| Feature | Paperboard packaging (kraft and recycled-content options) |
| Logo | Customer's Logo |
| Dimension (W + D + L) | Available in any Custom Shapes and Sizes |
| Quantities | Minimum 100 units |
| Paper Stock | Available Premium Stock on 12pt./14pt/16pt/18pt/24pt cardstock or Corrugated Stock |
| Printing | Full color CMYK /PMS (Pantone Matching System) Printing Process |
| Finishing | Gloss Lamination, Matte Lamination, Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV, Spot UV, Embossing, Foiling |
| Included Options | Optional UV Coating For extra shine and Durability |
| Proof | Flat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling (On request) |
| Turnaround | 7–10 business days after artwork approval (rush available) |
| Shipping | Free shipping within the contiguous US |
| Sample | Available |
| Design | Free design support |
Materials, print, and finish options
A cake box has to carry real weight without bowing, so we spec heavier, rigid quality paperboard and reinforced bases for stability. Tall-wall constructions clear piping and tiers without smudging the top. Clear film windows let the design show through, For premium cakes, soft-touch lamination and foil add a gift-grade feel without extra die or setup charges.
Available finishes include:
- Lamination: Gloss, matte, soft-touch, or velvet finish for a premium hand-feel.
- Foil stamping: Gold, silver, copper, or custom foil colors for high-visibility brand marks.
- Embossing & debossing: Tactile raised or recessed surface effects on logo or key artwork.
- Spot UV: Selective gloss coating that creates contrast against matte areas.
- Eco-friendly options: Recycled kraft, widely recyclable paperboard and water-based inks.
- Compliance: soy-based inks; child-resistant-style constructions for CBD/cannabis on request.
If you're not sure which combination will work best for your custom cake boxes, mention it in your quote request — our team will recommend the right material, print spec, and finish based on your product, budget, and brand positioning.
How to order your custom cake boxes
- Request a quote — use the "Get Free Quote" button on this page, or call (855) 792-3890 (toll free). Tell us your box style, dimensions, quantity, material preferences, and any deadline.
- We respond within 1 business day with pricing, lead times, and material recommendations. No pressure, no commitment.
- Free design + 3D mockup — we build your dieline (or polish your existing artwork) and send you a 3D digital mockup to approve.
- Optional physical sample — request a custom sample (refunded on your first order) to hold the real box in hand — let’s talk it through.
- Production & free US shipping — once you approve, we print and ship in 7–10 business days, free anywhere in the United States.
Custom Cake Boxes Weight and Price Calculator
Get an instant weight estimate (per box, total order, and shipping dimensional weight) and a per-unit price estimate for your custom cake boxes. Enter dimensions in inches or centimeters — the calculator converts automatically. For a firm quote, request a free quote.
Pick your box material
Choose the stock first — each calculator below has its own length × width × height inputs.
Part 1 Weight calculator
Finished box weight and the dimensional weight US carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx) use for shipping.
Dim weight uses the US domestic divisor of 166 (L × W × H ÷ 166 in pounds). Carriers bill the greater of actual or dimensional weight.
Part 2 Price calculator
Instant per-unit and total estimate in the US-market range for the spec below. Firm pricing requires your artwork and exact spec.
US-market estimate based on 2026 rates. Exact pricing depends on artwork, exact stock, Pantone requirements, and finish combinations. No setup, die, or plate fees at any quantity.
Custom Cake Boxes — Frequently Asked Questions
