How do I Purchase Cake Boxes?

Purchasing cake boxes is essential for anyone who makes and transports cakes. Good construction is key, and boxes chosen should not be flimsy when fully assembled. Examining fully assembled boxes before purchase is preferable.

Function

Learning how to purchase cake boxes will ensure that the protection needs of the cake are met. Cakes that will be traveling for any distance need boxes for protection in transit, and having a reliable source for cake boxes whenever a new cake is planned is important.

Considerations

Cake boxes may be purchased from craft stores that carry cake decorating supplies, as well as cake decorating specialty stores, websites, and catalogs. Individual cake boxes may sometimes be purchased for less money from local bakeries, as long as they are not for commercial purposes.

Warning

Those purchasing cake boxes must ensure that those boxes are the correct size for each cake, after it has been fully decorated. Purchasing cake boxes in bulk can work if a cake decorator has several standard cakes that she makes. However, if each cake is a very individual affair, she may wish to purchase cake boxes individually by project.

References

• The Professional Chef (Eighth Edition); Culinary Institute of America; 2006
• Wedding Cakes You Can Make; Dede Wilson; 2005