Bakery Packaging: Boxes for Cakes, Cupcakes and Pastries

Bakery packaging has three jobs at once: protect a delicate product, resist grease, and show it off. Baked goods are fragile and often photographed, so the box matters more than for most foods. This article goes deeper on bakery than our main food packaging guide.

Cake boxes

Cakes need tall, sturdy boxes that protect tiers and frosting and do not crush in transit. Heavier board and a snug fit keep the cake stable, and a window lets customers see it without opening the box. See cake boxes.

Cupcake and muffin boxes

Cupcakes move and topple in an empty box, so a fitted insert that holds each cup in place is essential – for singles, four-packs, or a dozen. See cupcake boxes and our inserts guide.

Pastry and cookie cartons

Pastries, cookies, and donuts need grease resistance so the box stays clean, and they sell well in windowed cartons that show the product. Kraft reads natural and artisan for these. See bakery boxes and window boxes.

Materials and food safety

Bakery boxes should use food-grade stocks and, for greasy items, a grease-resistant (ideally PFAS-free) coating. Our food-safe packaging guide covers materials and barriers in detail.

Design for the photo

Bakery is a visual, social business, so a clean window, a branded interior, and tidy print earn shares and repeat orders. A little design attention here pays off more than in most food categories.

Get custom bakery boxes

Tell us what you bake and your sizes, and we will recommend boxes and inserts with a free dieline – no die or plate fees, from a 100-box minimum. Start with our full food packaging guide, then request your free quote or contact our team.