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Your Brand, On Every Box

Custom Bakery Boxes, Printed With Your Logo

Turn a plain pastry box into branded packaging. We print your logo, colors and text onto food-safe bakery boxes — from single-cupcake boxes to full cake and sheet-cake sizes, in kraft, white and window styles.

Food-safe paperboard & kraft
Full-color logo printing
Window & kraft styles
Custom-printed bakery box with a branded logo Your brand, on every box
The complete guide

Everything you need to know about custom bakery boxes

Custom bakery boxes are food-safe paperboard or kraft boxes printed with your logo, brand colors, or shop name. They do the same job as a plain white pastry box — protecting cupcakes, cakes, cookies, donuts and pastries on the way home — but they turn every order into a branded, giftable package. For a bakery, cafe, home baker, or catering business, that means a more professional presentation, packaging customers want to photograph and share, and a little free marketing on every box that leaves your counter.

Because they are made to order, the right specification depends on what you are packing and how you want it presented. This guide walks through the common box sizes and dimensions, the difference between window, kraft and standard white styles, the food-safe materials and finishes that affect durability and look, how the ordering process runs from artwork to delivery, and how bulk pricing works. If you already know what you need, you can request a custom quote at any point.

Why go custom

A branded box works twice — protection and marketing

Plain white boxes are forgettable. A custom bakery box printed with your logo keeps treats safe while putting your brand in every customer’s hands, on their kitchen counter, and all over their social feed. Whether you sell cupcakes at a farmers market or cater weddings, custom boxes make your bakery look polished and unmistakably yours.

Brand visibility

Every box becomes a mini billboard. Add your logo, handle and tagline in full color so customers — and everyone they share a photo with — remember where the treats came from.

Protects your product

Sturdy food-safe paperboard, secure tuck or lock closures, and optional inserts and dividers keep cupcakes, cakes and delicate pastries from shifting in transit.

Made to spec

Choose the size, style, material and finish — window or solid, kraft or white, matte or gloss — and we match your brand colors across bulk runs from small batches to thousands.

How it works

From your logo to your counter in four steps

1

Send your artwork

Share your logo (vector preferred), brand colors, and the box size, style and quantity you need.

2

We design & proof

We lay out your print on the box template, match your colors, and send a digital proof for review.

3

You approve

Confirm the proof and final quantity. Nothing goes to production until you sign off on the design.

4

We print & ship

Your boxes are printed, die-cut, quality-checked and shipped flat to your door, ready to fold and fill.

Sizes & dimensions

Bakery box sizes: which one fits your treats?

Box size is driven by what you are packing and how many pieces go in each box. Small boxes suit single cupcakes, cookies and macarons; larger boxes handle dozen-count cupcakes, whole cakes and sheet cakes. The dimensions below are common industry sizes — we can also make custom footprints to fit your exact product.

Common box footprint (base width)

Common base widths for standard bakery boxes. Custom footprints are available to match your exact product.

Typical piece capacity per box

Capacity depends on piece size and whether you add cupcake inserts or dividers. Use these as a starting point.

Box sizeBest forCommon footprintInsert / divider
Single-serve Grab & goOne cupcake, cookie, slice or macaron~4 × 4 inOptional
Half-dozen4–6 cupcakes, cookies or pastries~8 × 8 inCupcake insert
Cake6″–8″ round or square cakes~10 × 10 inOptional board
Dozen Popular12 cupcakes, donuts or cookies~12 × 12 inCupcake insert
SheetSheet cakes, large batches, catering~14 × 10 inOptional dividers
Materials & durability

Food-safe stock that protects treats and shows your brand

Our custom bakery boxes are made from food-safe paperboard and kraft stock chosen to hold their shape, resist moderate grease and moisture, and keep a clean surface for printing. Heavier stocks and corrugated options add rigidity for larger cakes and shipping, while lighter paperboard keeps single-serve and counter boxes economical. Your artwork is printed and, where you choose, finished with a matte or gloss coating so colors stay crisp.

The right build depends on what the box carries and how far it travels. A grab-and-go cookie box and a wedding-cake box are made very differently — you choose the material weight, closure style, and any inserts or windows to match how your product is sold, displayed and transported. We’ll recommend a spec with your quote if you’re not sure.

  • Food-safe paperboard & kraft — made for direct contact with baked goods
  • Grease- and moisture-aware stocks — hold shape under everyday bakery use
  • Sturdy closures — tuck-top, lock-corner and lid styles
  • Window options — clear film panels to show off the treats inside
  • Inserts & dividers — keep cupcakes and delicate pastries in place
  • Matte or gloss finish — protects the print and sets the look
Customization options

Make the box unmistakably yours

Full-color logo printing

Print your logo, shop name or artwork in your exact brand colors across the lid and sides of the box.

Box style

Choose window, solid, kraft, or standard white boxes to match how you display and sell your treats.

Window cutouts

Add a clear film window so customers can see the cupcakes, cookies or cake before they open the box.

Size & shape

From single-serve to sheet-cake boxes — or a fully custom footprint sized to your product.

Finish & coating

Matte or gloss coatings, plus kraft’s natural look, to set the feel of your packaging.

Inserts & dividers

Cupcake inserts, cake boards and dividers keep multi-piece orders neat and secure in transit.

Style guide

Bakery box styles and when to use them

Different treats call for different boxes. Here are the styles we print most, and the jobs they do best. Mix and match across your product line, or standardize on one look for a consistent brand.

Window boxClear panel shows off cupcakes & cakes
Kraft boxNatural, artisan look for a rustic brand
White glossClean, premium canvas for bright print
Cupcake boxWith inserts to hold 4, 6 or 12 cakes
Cake boxTall, sturdy build for round & tiered cakes
Donut / pastryWide, shallow trays for donuts & danishes
Cookie boxShallow gift boxes for cookies & macarons
Matte blackHigh-contrast premium & luxury packaging

Need an exact match? We print to your brand colors on the box and can combine styles — a kraft box with a window, for example.

Buyer’s guide

How to choose the right custom bakery box

The best box comes down to what you are packing and how it’s sold. Use this quick guide to match your product to the right size, style and add-ons.

What you’re packingRecommended sizeStyleAdd-ons
Single cupcakes, cookies, slicesSingle-serveWindow or solidOptional insert
Cupcakes by the half-dozenHalf-dozenWindow boxCupcake insert
Round or square cakesCakeSolid or windowCake board
Dozen cupcakes, donuts, cookiesDozenWindow or kraftInsert / dividers
Sheet cakes & catering batchesSheetSolid, sturdy stockDividers

Not sure which fits your product? Tell us what you bake and we’ll recommend a spec with your quote.

Bulk pricing

How custom bakery box pricing works

Custom bakery boxes are priced per unit, and the per-box price drops as your quantity climbs. Your final quote depends on four things: box size, style and material, print and finish, and total quantity. Larger runs and simpler artwork bring the unit cost down the most.

Starter
100–499
Small batches & new shops
Standard
500–999
Best value for most bakeries
Volume
1,000–4,999
Lower per-box pricing
Wholesale
5,000+
Best per-unit rate
FAQ

Custom bakery box questions, answered

What is the minimum order for custom bakery boxes?
Custom printed runs typically start in the low hundreds, though smaller pilot quantities can often be arranged. The more you order, the lower the per-box price — request a quote with your target quantity for exact numbers.
Can I get custom bakery boxes with my logo?
Yes. Full-color logo printing is the core of what we do — send your logo and brand colors and we’ll print them across the box, then send a digital proof before anything goes to production.
What sizes do bakery boxes come in?
Common sizes range from single-serve boxes around 4 × 4 inches up to sheet-cake boxes around 14 × 10 inches, with half-dozen, cake and dozen sizes in between. We can also make a fully custom footprint sized to your exact product.
Do you offer bakery boxes with a window?
Yes. Window boxes have a clear film panel so customers can see the treats inside before opening. Windows can be added to most box styles, including kraft and white boxes.
Are the boxes food-safe?
Yes. Our bakery boxes are made from food-safe paperboard and kraft stock intended for direct contact with baked goods. Tell us how your product is packed and we’ll recommend a suitable spec.
Can I get cupcake boxes with inserts?
Yes. Cupcake inserts hold cakes upright and separated — commonly for 4, 6 or 12 cupcakes — and dividers are available for other multi-piece orders. Note your capacity in your quote request.
What materials are custom bakery boxes made of?
Most are made from food-safe paperboard or natural kraft stock, with heavier or corrugated options for larger cakes and shipping. Finishes like matte or gloss coating protect the print and set the look.
Can you match my exact brand colors?
Yes. We print to your specified brand colors so your boxes match your logo, bags and the rest of your packaging. Send your color references with your artwork.
What artwork format do you need?
Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) give the cleanest print, but we can work from high-resolution PNGs or logos too. Send whatever you have and we’ll let you know if we need anything sharper before proofing.
Do the boxes ship flat?
Yes. Custom bakery boxes ship flat to save space and are quick to fold and assemble as you need them, keeping storage tidy behind the counter.
What is the typical turnaround time?
Turnaround depends on quantity, box style and artwork complexity. After you approve the proof, most orders move into production promptly — share your deadline in your quote request and we’ll confirm timing.
How do I get a quote?
Use the custom quote form with your box size, style, quantity, colors and artwork, or call (929) 605-4397. You’ll get pricing and a production timeline back quickly.

Ready to put your brand on every box?

Tell us your box size, style, quantity and colors — we’ll send back exact pricing, a proof, and a production timeline. Bulk and wholesale orders welcome.