Mini cupcake boxes
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Mini cupcake boxes get small cupcakes and mini muffins to their destination just as safely as their bigger cousins. Whether for drinks receptions, dessert buffets, weddings, baby showers or company events: these little cakes are gone in two bites, can be varied endlessly and need packaging that matches their size exactly. In this category you will find mini cupcake boxes with insert for 12 or 24, boxes made of kraft board, a set of 4 mini cupcake boxes and a mini pastry packaging set of 6.
Ideas for mini cupcakes in a box
Mini cupcakes are ideal when your guests want to try a little of everything. A well-filled box looks generous and invites people to help themselves:
- Tasting box: fill a box for 24 mini cupcakes with six different flavours, four of each. The result is a small tasting menu that also makes a lovely gift for foodies.
- Drinks and receptions: at a drinks reception, mini cupcakes are easier to handle than large ones. The boxes protect them in transit and can be opened right at the buffet.
- Weddings and christenings: with the kraft box for 12 mini cupcakes, your guests receive a natural, understated thank-you to take home.
- Small treat: the set of 4 mini cupcake boxes and the mini pastry packaging set are perfect for small gifts, for the team, a godmother or the neighbour.
White or kraft: the range at a glance
The box for 24 mini cupcakes with insert is the first choice when larger quantities are on the move, for example for a buffet or a bake sale. The box for 12 mini cupcakes with insert and the 12-piece mini cupcake box with tray are more compact and work well as gifts. If you prefer a natural look, go for the kraft box for 24 or 12 mini cupcakes: the brown board pairs well with chocolate, caramel, nuts and berries and suits rustic weddings as much as an autumn market. The white boxes, on the other hand, look bright and elegant and make coloured frosting really stand out.
Tips for baking and packing mini cupcakes
- Fill the small cases only about two thirds full so the mini cupcakes bake with a flat top and sit neatly in the slots of the insert.
- Check the baking time early: small cakes are done much faster than regular cupcakes and dry out otherwise.
- Pipe the frosting on mini cupcakes fairly low and compact. Tall swirls tip over more easily on small cakes.
- Let the decoration set before closing the box, and then always carry it level.
- Plan two to three mini cupcakes per guest at a drinks reception. That way you quickly know how many boxes for 12 or 24 you need.
Mini cupcakes for big occasions
At weddings, anniversaries and company events, mini cupcakes are increasingly replacing the classic dessert. They can be baked the day before, decorated on the day and carried safely to the venue in their boxes. Label each box with the flavour so the catering team finds what it needs straight away. For corporate clients, matching white boxes look professional, while the kraft boxes suit garden parties and autumn events particularly well.
Combinations for buffets and gifts
Mini cupcakes combine beautifully with other small bakes. Place a box of 24 mini cupcakes next to macarons, cake pops or brownie bites on the dessert buffet, or stack a white and a kraft box for 12 minis for a gift. For party favours at a big celebration, pair the kraft boxes with a handwritten name card. If you need boxes for regular cupcakes as well as minis, the Cupcake boxes overview has boxes for one, four, six or twelve cupcakes.
What to look for when buying mini cupcake boxes
- Slots, not empty space: mini cupcakes are light and quickly get jumbled in a box without an insert. A matching insert is therefore a must.
- Quantity: work out how many minis you are baking and choose between boxes for 12 and for 24. For individual small gifts, the set of 4 is handy.
- Look: white feels festive and modern, kraft natural and rustic.
- Versatility: the mini pastry packaging set also suits other small treats.
Frequently asked questions about mini cupcake boxes
Do mini muffins also fit into the boxes?
Yes, the mini cupcake boxes are just as suitable for mini muffins as for mini cupcakes.
How many mini cupcakes do I need for a drinks reception?
Allow two to three per person. For 20 guests, two to three boxes for 24 mini cupcakes are enough.
Are there mini cupcake boxes in kraft?
Yes, the kraft mini cupcake box comes in a 12 and a 24 version.
Which box works as a small gift?
For a small present, the set of 4 mini cupcake boxes, the mini pastry packaging set or the box for 12 minis are ideal.
Can I pack mini cupcakes the day before?
You can bake unfilled, undecorated mini cupcakes the day before. Decorate and pack them on the day of the event, however, so the frosting and decorations stay fresh.
You will find all cupcake sizes in Cupcake boxes and more packaging for cakes and bakes in Boards & boxes. For inspiration, try our cupcake recipes.