Cake Boxes

Transport and present your masterpieces safely in secure, custom-sized Cake Boxes. Our robust structures and easy-assembly designs simplify handling for both staff and customers. Custom printing with your logo and unique design enhances the perceived value of your cakes, turning every delivery into a premium experience.

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Custom Cake Boxes That Protect and Present Perfectly. A cake box does more than hold dessert. It protects structure, supports presentation, and reinforces your bakery’s standards.
Box Squire designs custom cake boxes for bakeries, cafes, and food brands. Whether you pack round cakes, sheet cakes, tall tiers, or decorated pieces, we build boxes that match your product and support your process.

Why Use Custom Cake Boxes

Standard boxes often fall short. Thin stock buckles. Poor sizing causes movement. Plain packaging weakens brand visibility. Our custom packaging gives you control:

  • Use food-safe, moisture-resistant materials

  • Match box size to your product’s height, width, and shape

  • Apply brand visuals for consistent identity

You don’t risk smearing, shifting, or broken product. Your packaging becomes part of the product experience.

How We Protect Your Cake

We focus on structure and fit. Each box is built for protection during handling and delivery:

  • Custom dimensions: Tailored to prevent movement

  • Rigid substrates: SBS, food-grade board, kraft, or corrugated

  • Support inserts: Add cake boards, trays, or stabilizers

  • Reinforcements: Useful for tiered or heavy cakes

Boxes are easy to close, stack, and open without disturbing the product.

Box Styles You Can Use

Your product and setting guide the box style. Choose based on size, visibility, and use:

  • Tuck-top / reverse tuck-end: For general bakery use

  • Windowed boxes: Show off product without opening

  • Carry boxes with handles: Designed for easy takeaway

  • Tray boxes: Useful for display or in-store pickup

  • Multi-tier boxes: Fit tall or stacked cakes securely

Materials We Offer

Material choice affects both durability and printing:

  • SBS board: Ideal for detailed color work

  • Food-grade coated board: Resists grease and moisture

  • Kraft paperboard: Recyclable with a natural tone

  • Corrugated board: Better for shipping large or stacked items

All materials are safe for food and certified where required.

Finish Options That Stand Out

Enhance your box with practical finishes:

  • Foil stamping for metallic accents

  • Embossing / debossing for added dimension

  • Spot UV for gloss over design elements

  • Matte / gloss lamination to protect against smudges

Your Brand, Printed Your Way

You upload your logo, fonts, and color palette. Our team checks the files and finalizes them for print. We maintain brand consistency across styles and sizes.

Samples and Approvals

Before we go into production, you can request:

  • A 3D digital render

  • A physical sample

This helps you check box dimensions, printing accuracy, and structure before ordering large quantities.

Order Volumes

We support small and large production runs. Minimum order varies by size, style, and print finish. Contact us with your cake type and order goals.

Production Time

After artwork approval, most orders ship in 10 to 14 business days. Complex or large runs may require more time. We ship with tracking and keep you informed throughout.

Why Box Squire

  • Easy ordering and quoting

  • Direct support from file setup to delivery

  • Strong, food-grade materials

  • Flexible quantities for retail or wholesale

  • Fast lead times with reliable communication

Your box needs to protect your cake and elevate your brand. We build packaging that performs.

FAQs

What cake box styles are available?
We offer tuck-top boxes, windowed boxes, cake carry boxes with handles, tray-style boxes, and multi-tier boxes. Select the format based on your cake type and delivery model.

What materials are safe for cake packaging?
We use SBS board, food-grade coated board, kraft paperboard, and corrugated stock. All are grease-resistant and suitable for direct or indirect food contact.

Is branding included on the boxes?
Yes. Upload your logo and design files, or work with our team to finalize artwork. We print consistent branding across your packaging.

Can I request a sample before a full order?
Yes. You can request a 3D render or a physical sample to verify structure, sizing, and print quality before full production.

What is the minimum order for custom cake boxes?
Minimum quantity depends on box type, print process, and finishing. We support both low-volume and large-scale orders. Contact us for a tailored quote.

Materials

White Cardboard: SBS (C1S), SBS (C2S), Uncoated Stock, Texture Stock,
Metalized/Pearl Cardstock: Silver, Gold, Holographic.
Brown: Natural Brown Kraft Card Stock
White Front Colored Back: CCNB (Grey Back), CCKB (Kraft Back)
Shipping Boxes: White or Brown Fluted Corrugated Stock
Rigid: Grey-board plus premium paper (Similar to iPhone boxes)

Material Thicknesses

Paper: 80 lbs, 100 lbs, 120 lbs
Cardstock: 12pt, 14, pt, 16pt, 18pt, 24pt, 28pt.
Custom Corrugated Stock: 2-Ply or Single Fluted, 3-Ply or Single Flute with Double sided Card, 4-Ply or Double Fluted Stock.
Rigid: 60pt to 120pt or 2mm to 3.5mm thick

Finishing Types

Lamination: Gloss, Matte, Sandy Matte, Soft Touch
Coating: Varnish Gloss or Matte

Add-Ons

Foiling/Hot Stamping, Spot UV, Flood UV, Embossing, Debossing, Die Cutting window w/PVC

Colors

CMYK, PMS Spot Colors, All Custom

Printing Techniques

Litho/Offset Printing, Digital printing, UV printing, Silk Screen, and more

Inks

Water based, Oil based, and Chemical based

Padding/Inserts

On Cardboard Boxes: Cardstock or corrugated On Rigid Boxes: Soft Foam, EVA Foam, Silk or Velvet lining, Cotton Pillows, and Silk Fabric Pouches

Durability

Yes, our boxes are made of durable materials like cardboard, corrugated fluted board to secure the products inside

Capacity/Breaking Strength

50- 60 pounds (lbs) depending on

Fold & Portability

Cardboard Boxes: Are foldable, space-saving, and portable for easy shipping.
Rigid Boxes: Pre-Assembled, Fully-Assembled Non-foldable

Recyclability

Yes, our boxes are made of sustainable, eco-friendly, and biodegradable materials.

Shipping Mode

Air Cargo through DHL, FedEx, and UPS, Sea Cargo

Turnaround Time

Air Cargo: 10 to 12 working Days.
Sea Cargo: 6 to 8 working weeks.

Materials

White Cardboard: SBS (C1S), SBS (C2S), Uncoated Stock, Texture Stock,
Metalized/Pearl Cardstock: Silver, Gold, Holographic.
Brown: Natural Brown Kraft Card Stock
White Front Colored Back: CCNB (Grey Back), CCKB (Kraft Back)
Shipping Boxes: White or Brown Fluted Corrugated Stock
Rigid: Grey-board plus premium paper (Similar to iPhone boxes)

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