Custom Cupcake Boxes
Window boxes with die-cut inserts holding 1, 2, 4, 6 or 12 cupcakes.
- Inserts for 1 to 24 cupcakes
- Windows to show the frosting
- Food-grade, grease-resistant board
In short
Custom cupcake boxes are printed bakery boxes with a die-cut insert that holds each cupcake in its own slot, usually with a window to show the frosting. Box Sense makes them for 1 to 24 cupcakes from 10 boxes, with production in 8–12 business days after proof approval. Shipping is free to any address in the USA.
About our cupcake boxes
Cupcakes are easy to ruin in transit: one slide across the box and the frosting is gone. A good cupcake box holds each cake in its own slot, leaves room above the tallest swirl, and shows off the decoration through a window. We make cupcake boxes for bakeries, cupcake shops, caterers and wedding and event bakers.
Every box is sized to your liner size and frosting height, with an insert for your count, and printed with your bakery branding. Orders start at 10 boxes.
Cupcake box sizes
Choosing the board
| Board | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Food-grade SBS paperboard | Most cupcake boxes | Clean white for bright bakery print |
| Kraft food-grade board | Artisan and natural bakeries | Organic look |
| Grease-resistant board | Buttercream and rich frostings | Stops grease marks showing |
What affects the price of cupcake boxes
Every box is made to order, so each order is quoted individually. These are the things that move the price most, in order:
- Count. Larger boxes for 12 or 24 cupcakes use more board and a larger insert.
- Insert. The die-cut insert is the most important part; reversible inserts that fit standard and mini cupcakes add flexibility.
- Window. A filmed window adds a patching step.
- Height. Tall frosting needs a taller box, which uses more board.
- Quantity. The unit price falls steeply with quantity, so standard counts reordered regularly are most economical.
Send your size, quantity and artwork through the quick quote form for a firm price within 24 hours.
Sizing for liners and frosting
Measure the base of your liner and the tallest point of the frosting or topper. The insert holes are cut to the liner base so each cupcake sits snugly, and the box height clears the frosting with room to lift the lid. Standard cupcakes typically use liners around 2 inches across the base and mini cupcakes around 1.25 inches; send us your liner size and we cut the insert to match.
Food safety
Cupcake boxes touch food, so we use food-grade board and food-contact-suitable coatings, with grease-resistant board for buttercream. Ask for grease resistance without added PFAS, which several US states now ban in food packaging.
How ordering works
- Send your specs. Product size, quantity and artwork (or just a logo). A packaging specialist replies with a firm quote within 24 hours.
- Approve the proof. We send a dieline and a 3D proof so you can see the box before it is made.
- Production. 8–12 business days in our own facility, or 5 days on rush.
- Delivery. Boxes ship flat to you anywhere in the USA, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
How many cupcakes can one box hold?+
We make boxes for 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 cupcakes, with inserts that hold each one in place.
Can you make inserts for mini cupcakes?+
Yes. We cut inserts to your mini liner size, and reversible inserts can fit standard and mini cupcakes in the same box.
Are your cupcake boxes food-safe?+
Yes. We use food-grade board with grease-resistant options.
What is the minimum order for cupcake boxes?+
10 boxes, which suits independent bakeries and events.
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