Square cake boxes
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Square cake boxes are the most versatile packaging for round and square cakes: the cake sits in the centre, the corners leave room for your fingers and the box is stable to carry. Here you will find all square cake boxes from Cakelicious, sorted by height: from the flat 12 cm Pure cake box and the classic 15 cm cake box to the clear cake box 40 cm high. There are also cake boxes with a window, clear cake boxes, boxes with adjustable height, cake board and box sets and extensions that let you raise a box for extra-tall cakes.
Tall, classic or flat: heights at a glance
Which box you need depends mainly on the height of your cake including decoration. The box should be at least 2 to 3 cm taller than the cake so the lid does not touch anything:
- Tall cake boxes from 17 cm for tiered cakes, drip cakes and cakes with figures, sugar flowers or tall toppers, in heights of 20, 25, 30 and up to 40 cm
- Classic cake boxes 11 to 16 cm high, the standard for birthday cakes, cream cakes and cheesecakes up to about 12 cm high
- Flat boxes up to 10 cm for sweet and savoury tarts, custard slices and slices of cake, found in the Pastry & tart boxes category
The most common sizes: 25 x 25 and 30 x 30 cm
The most common bases are 25 x 25 cm and 30 x 30 cm. A 25 x 25 cm cake box suits cakes of Ø 20 to 22 cm, a 30 x 30 cm cake box cakes of Ø 25 to 26 cm. Both sizes come in several heights: 25 x 25 x 15 cm and 30 x 30 x 15 cm for regular cakes, and 25 x 25 x 25 cm and 30 x 30 x 30 cm for tall cakes. The range goes from 15 x 15 cm to over 40 x 40 cm, for example the white 46.5 x 46.5 x 25 cm cake box for very large cakes. As a rule of thumb, choose a base 3 to 5 cm larger than the cake's diameter.
- Cake Ø 15 to 16 cm: box 20 x 20 cm
- Cake Ø 20 to 22 cm: box 25 x 25 cm
- Cake Ø 25 to 26 cm: box 30 x 30 cm
- Cake Ø 30 cm: box 35 x 35 cm
Ideas: window, clear or classic white?
If the cake should be visible, choose a cake box with a window, such as 15 x 15 x 15 cm for a mini cake or 40 x 40 x 30 cm for a large celebration cake, or a clear cake box such as 28 x 28 x 30 cm and 32 x 32 x 40 cm. That makes the handover a moment in itself, and at the counter or market customers can see straight away what is inside. The simple Pure cake box 26 x 26 x 12 cm looks modern and suits cheesecakes and tarts. Classic white boxes are easy to personalise with a ribbon, a sticker or a logo label, ideal for weddings and corporate events.
Tips for tall cakes and transport
Tall boxes are also available with adjustable height, for example the 30 x 30 x 20 cm cake box. If that is still not tall enough, add cake box extensions, also in 30.5 cm, to turn a regular box into extra-tall packaging. Always place the cake on a sturdy cake board that is no larger than the base of the box. In the car, lay the box flat on the floor or in the boot, and on warm days use cool bags and ice packs.
What to look for when buying square cake boxes
Measure the diameter and height of your cake including decoration, then choose the base and height with a little room to spare. Decide whether the cake should be visible and whether you want to buy the box and board as a set: box and cake board sets come in sizes from 20 x 20 x 15 cm to 35.5 x 35.5 x 15 cm. If you bake often, the value pack of 25 saves money.
Frequently asked questions about square cake boxes
Why use a square box for a round cake?
The corners leave room to place the cake with its board inside and lift it out again without damaging the edge.
What height do I need for a 14 cm tall cake?
Add 2 to 3 cm. A 15 cm box is then too tight, so choose a tall cake box with a height of 20 cm.
Are square cake boxes available in larger quantities?
Yes, the white 15 cm cake boxes come in value packs of 25, from 20 x 20 x 15 cm to 35 x 35 x 15 cm.
What are cake box extensions?
Extensions sit on top of a box and make it taller, ideal for tiered cakes and cakes with tall toppers.
Square cake boxes by height: Tall cake boxes (height 17 cm and up), Classic cake boxes (height 11–16 cm) and Pastry & tart boxes (height up to 10 cm). For baking ideas, see our birthday cake recipes.
Square cake boxes by height
Tall cake boxes (height 17 cm and up) · Classic cake boxes (height 11–16 cm) · Flat cake boxes (height up to 10 cm)