Cake Boxes
Pricing
Custom Cake and Pastry Boxes
Fully customizable
Made from food-grade materials, our cake boxes are an easy-to-assemble solution to protect and showcase cakes, pastries, and other baked goods. Choose the ideal cake box size for your products, then bring it to life with custom printed designs – inside and out.
Sturdy & easy to assemble
Our cake boxes are lightweight and sturdy, using the same paperboard materials as folding cartons. Shipped flat and designed for easy assembly.
High quality & affordable
Our offset printed cake boxes transform simple containers into premium packaging that authentically tells your brand's story.
Hear what our clients have to say
Sheng Kee Bakery
Their platform made it easy to design, and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the sample boxes. Not only were they able to create high quality custom foil boxes on time, but also their team is knowledgeable and the communication was quick and clear which made working with them easy. We would definitely recommend PackMojo to anyone who is looking to make some high quality custom boxes!
Poppikit
Wendy and the PackMojo team were extremely easy to work with - very communicative, worked with us to solve design/file issues on our side, and kept our deadline in mind when we had multiple rounds of revisions. We would absolutely work with them again.
Tyné Angela Freeman
Working with PackMojo was an excellent experience! The website was visually appealing and easy to navigate; it allowed me to create drafts and get accurate quote estimates. Alejandro was communicative and professional from start to finish. He asked questions to ensure they served my needs, helped me properly submit my dieline, and always responded promptly. Lastly, the final product exceeded my expectations! The box material and print were extremely high quality (it looked much better than a similar service I ordered a sample from, and Alejandro explained the factors behind this). Working with PackMojo was a joy, and they will have my business going forward. Highly recommend.
Technical Specs: Cake Boxes
An overview of the standard customizations available for cake and pastry boxes.
Materials
Cake boxes use a standard paper thickness of 300-400gsm. These materials contain at least 50% post-consumer content (recycled waste).
White
Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) paper that yields high quality print.
Brown Kraft
Unbleached brown paper that is ideal for only black or white print.
All packaging is printed with soy-based ink, which is eco-friendly and produces much brighter and vibrant colors.
CMYK
CMYK is the most popular and cost effective color system used in print.
Pantone
For accurate brand colors to be printed and is more expensive than CMYK.
Coating
Coating is added to your printed designs to protect it from scratches and scuffs.
Varnish
An eco-friendly water-based coating but doesn't protect as well as lamination.
Lamination
A plastic coated layer that protects your designs from cracks and tears, but not eco-friendly.
Finishes
Top off your packaging with a finish option that completes your package.
Matte
Smooth and non-reflective, overall softer look.
Glossy
Shiny and reflective, more prone to fingerprints.
Satin
Semi-shiny, in between a matte and glossy look.
Soft touch
Looks like a matte finish, but feels like velvet.
Order process for custom cake boxes
A single platform to get quotes and place orders, with dedicated support every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the minimum order quantity for cake boxes?
1000 units. The MOQ is based on every unique box (e.g. size, design).
Where is your packaging produced?
We manufacture all of our packaging through a vetted network of trusted production partners in China, and ship everything directly from the factory to your doorstep.
What are your lead times?
Our standard production lead times typically take 12-16 days, though larger bulk orders can take 3-4 weeks depending on the overall volume and complexity of your packaging. Total delivery timelines will vary based on the shipping method you select.
How long does shipping take?
Shipping times depend entirely on the transport method you choose for your packaging. Air freight generally takes 1-3 weeks, while ocean freight ranges from 4-8 weeks. If you are on a tight deadline, you can split your shipment to send an initial batch via air and the remainder by sea.
Do your cake boxes use food-grade materials?
Yes, custom cake boxes use food-grade materials and are safe for direct food contact.
Can I purchase a sample before placing an order?
Absolutely. We offer several different sample types depending on what you need to test. Whether you just want to verify the physical size and fit of your packaging or need to check final colors and printed artwork, we've got you covered. You can explore all of our sample options here.
Can you provide me with a dieline template?
Yes, we provide custom dieline templates after you place an order for either a custom sample or a full production run.
What format should I provide my artwork to you in?
Please submit your artwork using the custom dieline template we provide, ideally in an editable PDF or Adobe Illustrator (AI) format. To ensure your file is production-ready, keep the design on a separate artwork layer and review our dieline design guide before uploading.
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