Cake Boxes and Bakery Packaging: Sizes Explained
The DiscountTillRolls.ie TeamChoose a cake box about 1 to 2 inches wider than the cake board, and tall enough to clear the top decoration. A 6 inch cake usually goes in an 8x8 inch box, a 10 inch cake in a 12x12 inch box. Cupcakes travel best in a box with inserts that hold each one in place, and tarts look great in a shallow windowed box.
After hours of piping, the last thing you want is icing smeared on the lid. The right box gives the cake room to breathe.
In this guide
Cake box sizes
| Box | Fits a cake up to about | Per case |
|---|---|---|
| 6x6x3 inch | 5 inch, slices and small treats | See listing |
| 8x8x3 inch | 6 to 7 inch | 250 |
| 12x12x4 inch | 10 to 11 inch | 100 |
For 10 to 11 inch cakes on a board.
How tall should the box be?
Measure from the board to the highest point of the decoration, then add a little. A 3 inch box suits sponges and traybakes. Taller layer cakes with toppers need a 4 inch box or more. Squashed decorations are almost always a height problem, not a width one.
Cupcake and tart boxes
- Cupcake box with 6 inserts: 242x165x75mm, with a card insert that stops cupcakes sliding into each other.
- Kraft apple tart box, 9x9x2 inch: shallow with a window, so the tart sells itself on the counter.
Shallow kraft boxes for tarts and pies.
Tips for transporting cakes
- Always use a cake board. It stops the cake flexing when the box is lifted.
- Carry from underneath, not by the lid.
- Keep boxes flat until needed. Folding boxes store flat and fold up in seconds.
- Label allergens. See our allergen labelling guide.
Frequently asked questions
What size box for an 8 inch cake?
A box of around 10x10 inches gives an 8 inch cake room. Our 12x12 inch box also works if you want extra space.
What size box for a 6 inch cake?
An 8x8 inch box suits a 6 inch cake on a board.
How tall should a cake box be?
Taller than the cake and its decorations. 3 inches suits sponges, 4 inches or more suits layer cakes.
Do cupcake boxes come with inserts?
Our cupcake box includes an insert that holds six cupcakes.
Get every bake home in one piece.
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