Brown Cake Boxes are kraft-toned paperboard cartons for bakeries, home bakers, and dessert shops that want a warm, natural look on every cake they hand over - custom-printed with your logo in full color.
The earthy kraft finish signals handmade and small-batch without a single word, so your packaging does some of the selling for you. Recyclable paperboard keeps the cost-per-unit sensible for daily sheet-cake and layer-cake runs, and a sturdy folding-carton build holds its shape from counter to car. A neighborhood bakery can pack a frosted layer cake, slide it across the counter, and have the box reinforce a wholesome, ingredient-first story.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: natural kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm
- Printing: full-color CMYK
- Finishing options: matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil stamp, emboss or deboss
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Layer cakes and sheet cakes from neighborhood bakeries
- Home bakers selling at markets and pop-ups
- Organic or small-batch dessert brands
- Wholesale supply to cafes and coffee shops
Printing & Finishing
Print your Brown Cake Boxes in full-color CMYK and add upgrades that suit the kraft look. Foil stamping adds a metallic logo against the natural board, while spot UV draws the eye to a single mark. Matte lamination keeps the muted feel; emboss or deboss adds quiet texture.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging supplier with a standard MOQ of 50 units. You get free design help, free US shipping, and full-color CMYK printing on FSC-certified stock when you want it. Choose standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval or rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs), and request a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping, credited to your first order).
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units, with 100+ reserved for specialty rigid styles.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush service available (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs).
Can I get a sample? Yes. A free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Sizing a Bulk Cake Box Order
Cake cartons live or die on height and stiffness. A four inch wall suits sheet cakes, six inches clears a standard round with buttercream, and taller walls need a heavier caliper or a corrugated insert base so the bottom does not bow when the box is carried flat handed.
| Quantity | Cake carton tier detail |
|---|---|
| 50 | Opening order while a bakery settles on wall height. |
| 500 | Wedding season buffer for one shop. |
| 1,000 | Round and square footprints ordered together. |
| 5,000 | Caliper upgrades stop moving the unit price much. |
| 10,000+ | Chain level supply, available from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Two timing lanes matter here: in-house eligible production frequently completes within about 7 business days, while specialty imported construction may need about 12 weeks, both offered as planning ranges, not guarantees. Order the sample kit for $19.99 and that amount is credited against your first custom order. To quote, list cake diameter, box height, board caliper, and yearly volume.
How to Order Brown Cake Boxes
Ordering custom brown cake boxes is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
