Cake Box Sizes: A Guide for Bakeries

Cake boxes are one of the few packaging categories with fairly standard sizing, because they follow cake diameters and tiers. This guide is part of our how to measure guide and our bakery packaging guide.

Common cake box sizes

Cake boxes are usually square, matched to the cake’s diameter with a little clearance – common footprints are around 8 x 8″, 10 x 10″, 12 x 12″, and 14 x 14″, in heights from about 5″ for single layers up to 8–12″ for tall and tiered cakes. Match the box to your most common cake sizes.

Height matters most

The footprint is easy; the height is where bakers get caught out. A tall or tiered cake needs a deep box so the frosting never touches the lid – always size the height to your tallest cake in that footprint. See cake boxes.

Keeping the cake secure

A snug box and a sturdy base keep the cake from sliding. For cupcakes and multi-packs, a fitted insert holds each one in place – see cupcake boxes and our inserts guide.

Food-safe and branded

Cake boxes should use food-grade stock with food-contact-safe inks – see our food-safe packaging guide – and a window lets customers see the cake.

Get custom cake boxes

Tell us your cake sizes and we will spec boxes (and inserts) to fit, with a free dieline. Start with our bakery packaging guide, then request your free quote or contact our team.