Cardboard Cake Boxes are custom-printed paperboard cartons built for bakeries, home bakers, and dessert shops that need a clean way to carry and present cakes. Made from sturdy SBS or kraft folding carton stock, each box is printed to your brand and folds flat for storage.
A flat-folding carton ships and stores without taking over your back room, then pops into shape in seconds at the counter. Printed your way, the box turns a bakery-box handoff into a branded moment - useful for a birthday cake going out the door or a boxed slice sold at the register. Add a window so the cake shows before the lid ever opens.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or natural kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Printing: full-color CMYK, print inside and outside
- Finishing: matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil, emboss/deboss, optional PET window cutout
- FSC option: FSC-certified paper available on request
Best Used For
- Retail bakeries packing whole cakes and layer cakes
- Home bakers shipping custom and celebration orders
- Cafes and dessert counters selling boxed slices
- Wedding and event cake handoffs
Printing & Finishing
Start with full-color CMYK and pick the finish that fits your shelf. Matte and soft-touch lamination give a quiet premium feel, gloss adds pop, and spot UV or foil highlights a logo. A die-cut PET window lets the cake sell itself.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based packaging manufacturer, so your Cardboard Cake Boxes are made and shipped close to home. Order from 50 units, get free design help, and free US shipping. Choose 5-day rush or 7-business-day standard production, print in full-color CMYK, and add an FSC-certified paper option. A free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order, and quotes come back within 4 business hours.
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 is 7 business days, with a 5-day rush option available.
Can I get a sample? Yes. A free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping) lets you check stock and print, and the cost is credited to your first order.
Are these recyclable? Paperboard is recyclable, and FSC-certified paper is available on request.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Cardboard Cake Boxes
Ordering custom cardboard 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 takes 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days
