Custom bakery boxes that keep bakes intact and show them off.
Cupcake, cookie, cake, donut and macaron boxes in food-contact board — with window lids, inserts that stop cupcakes sliding, and grease-resistant options for buttery bakes.
- Inserts sized to your cupcake liners
- Window lids that show the bake
- Grease-resistant, PFAS-free board options
- Minimum
- 50 units
- Lid options
- Window
- Board
- Food-safe
- Style
- Window lid tray
- Board
- Food-contact SBS
- Insert
- 4-cavity card
- Pink PMS + white
Sizing bakery boxes for real bakes.
Bakery boxes go wrong on height more often than width. Frosting swirls, toppers and tall slices need clearance, and the lid has to close without touching the decoration.
| Product | Typical inside size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 standard cupcakes | 7 × 7 × 4 in | Insert with 2⅝–2¾ in holes for standard liners |
| 6 standard cupcakes | 10 × 7 × 4 in | Allow 4 in height for piped frosting |
| 12 cookies (3 in) | 9 × 9 × 2 in | Glassine or parchment liner for butter cookies |
| 8 in round cake | 10 × 10 × 5 in | Add height for toppers; use a cake board |
| 6 macarons | 6 × 2 × 2 in | Tray insert stops them rolling |
| 6 donuts | 10 × 7 × 3 in | Grease-resistant board recommended |
These are starting points. Measure your own bakes — especially height — and we’ll size the box and insert to match.
Bakery box options.
| Styles | Window boxes, lock-corner cake boxes, gable boxes, sleeve and tray, pillow favor boxes |
|---|---|
| Board | Food-contact SBS or kraft; E-flute for cakes that travel |
| Inserts | Cupcake cavities, macaron trays, cookie dividers |
| Grease protection | Grease-resistant coated board, glassine or parchment liners |
| Windows | Lid or front-panel windows in PET or plant-based film |
| Finishes | Matte aqueous, foil logo, custom stickers and ribbons |
Keeping bakes fresh and presentable.
- Grease spots are the most common complaint. Butter-rich cookies, croissants and donuts need grease-resistant board or a liner. Since the FDA’s 2024 announcement on PFAS grease-proofers and several state bans, ask for PFAS-free options — we’ll confirm the material.
- Condensation forms when warm bakes are boxed straight from the oven. Let bakes cool, or ask about a small vent cut in the lid.
- Sliding ruins frosting. A card insert costs little and holds cupcakes upright.
- Delivery. For bakes that travel by car or courier, a corrugated cake box with a lock-corner base is far more stable than a folding carton.
Selling at markets or through a cottage-food license? Check your state’s labeling rules for home-based bakers — many require your name, address and an ingredient list on the package.
Sizing bakery boxes.
| Item | Common box size (L × W × D) |
|---|---|
| Single cupcake | 4 × 4 × 4 in |
| 4 cupcakes | 8 × 8 × 4 in (with insert) |
| 6 cupcakes | 10 × 7 × 4 in (with insert) |
| 12 cupcakes | 14 × 10 × 4 in (with insert) |
| 8 in cake | 10 × 10 × 5 in |
| 10 in cake | 12 × 12 × 6 in |
| Half-dozen cookies | 6 × 6 × 2 in |
| Pie | 10 × 10 × 3 in |
Allow at least an inch of clearance around and above frosted cakes so decorations don’t touch the lid.
Keeping bakery boxes clean and safe.
- Grease resistance: use grease-resistant food-contact board or a liner for buttery items. Since the FDA announced in 2024 that PFAS-based grease-proofing agents are no longer being sold for food-contact use in the US, and a growing list of states ban intentionally added PFAS in food packaging, ask for PFAS-free grease resistance.
- Windows: a window shows the product without opening the box; see window boxes.
- Allergens: if the box carries ingredient information for packaged goods, list major allergens including sesame.
Frequently asked questions
What size box do I need for cupcakes?
For four standard cupcakes, about 7 × 7 × 4 inches with an insert; for six, about 10 × 7 × 4 inches. Jumbo cupcakes and tall frosting need more height — measure your bakes and we will size the insert.
Are your bakery boxes food-safe?
Yes, we use food-contact board for bakery boxes and can supply material documentation. Grease-resistant, PFAS-free board is available for buttery bakes.
Can I get boxes with a window?
Yes. Lid windows are the most popular bakery option, with film in PET or plant-based material.
Can you print on kraft for a rustic look?
Yes. Kraft bakery boxes with one- or two-color printing are popular with artisan bakeries. Light colors print best on white board.
Do bakery boxes come flat?
Yes, they ship flat and fold together quickly. Lock-corner cake boxes assemble without glue or tape.
Boxes that make your bakes look as good as they taste.
Send your bake sizes and quantities. We’ll suggest box and insert sizes and send a 3D proof.