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Four Corner Cake Box

A four corner cake box has creased corners that fold inward to raise four walls around a flat base, creating an open-top tray specifically sized for cakes, pies, and pastry items. The corners lock into position without glue or tape through interlocking tab cuts in the material. The open top allows bakeries to place a dome lid, clear PET cover, or flat board lid over the cake after decorating. Standard sizes run from 6x6 inches for single-layer cakes up to 16x16 inches for large sheet cakes, with wall heights of 3 to 5 inches. Construction uses food-grade white cardboard or SBS with grease-resistant coatings rated for direct food contact. The flat-packed design ships in stacks of 50-100, and assembly takes about 3 seconds per box. The four-corner fold creates a sturdy base that distributes weight evenly under heavy frosted cakes. Cubit produces custom four corner cake boxes from 100 units.

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Best For:

Custom Cakes & CupcakesBakery RetailWedding Cake TransportPastry Gift BoxesDessert Catering
Free Shipping
8-12 Day Production
MOQ 100 Units

Technical Specifications

assembly
Manual fold
max size
20 x 20 x 14 inches
min size
6 x 6 x 3 inches
closure type
Four corner lock with top flap
ideal weight range
Up to 25 lbs
material compatibility
Food-Grade Cardboard, White Cardboard, Kraft Paper

Available Materials

Choose the right substrate for your Four Corner Cake Box packaging based on product weight, sustainability goals, and print requirements.

White Cardboard

Recyclable

Kraft Paper

Eco Recyclable

Food-Grade Cardboard

Recyclable

Available Finishes

Enhance your Four Corner Cake Box with premium finishes that add tactile appeal and visual impact.

Gloss Lamination

Gloss lamination applies a clear, reflective polypropylene film over the entire printed surface. The film intensifies CMYK color values, making photographs and gradients look sharper and more saturated. Retail toy packaging, snack food boxes, and consumer electronics cartons use gloss lam because the shiny surface catches store lighting and draws attention at a distance. The trade-off is that gloss shows fingerprints and scratches more than matte. Film thickness runs 12-25 microns. The protective layer resists moisture, scuffing, and ink rubbing during transit. Gloss lamination runs through thermal or wet laminating equipment after printing and before die-cutting.

+10% price

Matte Lamination

Matte lamination bonds a thin non-reflective polypropylene film to the printed surface of the carton. The film eliminates glare, slightly mutes color saturation, and gives the box a smooth, flat appearance that reads as understated and premium. Matte lam hides minor printing imperfections and fingerprints better than gloss, which is why cosmetics and luxury food brands default to it. The lamination layer also protects against scuffing, moisture, and ink transfer during shipping and shelf handling. Film thickness runs 12-25 microns. Matte lamination pairs well with spot UV, where a glossy accent on a matte background creates high-contrast visual interest on logos and typography.

+10% price

Spot UV

Spot UV applies a clear ultraviolet-cured coating to specific areas of the box rather than the entire surface. The result is a glossy, raised accent on logos, typography, or decorative patterns that contrasts against the surrounding matte or uncoated surface. The UV coating cures instantly under ultraviolet light during production, which creates a hard, durable finish that resists scratching. Raised spot UV adds a thicker coating layer (10-20 microns above the surface) that you can feel with your fingertip. This finish requires a separate printing plate aligned precisely to the artwork, so setup costs are higher than full-surface coatings.

+12% price

Embossing

Embossing uses a matched set of metal dies to push the carton material upward, creating a raised three-dimensional pattern or logo on the surface. The male die presses from behind while the female die shapes the front face. The depth of the emboss depends on material thickness and fiber direction, typically ranging from 0.5mm to 2mm of lift. Deeper embossing works better on thicker board (400gsm+) because the fibers have more room to stretch without cracking. Embossing works without ink or foil for a subtle tone-on-tone texture, or combined with foil stamping for a raised metallic effect. Heat is applied during the process (120-160°C) to help the paperboard fibers hold their new shape permanently.

+15% price

Debossing

Debossing is the reverse of embossing: it presses a design into the carton surface to create a recessed, sunken impression. The male die pushes down from the front while the female die supports from behind. The result is a clean indentation that catches shadows and creates visual depth without adding any material to the surface. Debossing works well for brand logos, decorative borders, and subtle patterns where the tactile quality matters more than visibility from a distance. Like embossing, depth ranges from 0.5mm to 2mm depending on board thickness. Debossing pairs well with matte and soft-touch laminations where the recessed areas create a contrast texture against the smooth surrounding surface.

+15% price

Die Cutting

Die cutting uses a custom-shaped steel blade mounted on a wooden board to cut paperboard into specific shapes during production. Every box shape starts as a flat sheet that passes through a die-cutting press where the steel rule die stamps out the carton blank, score lines, and perforation cuts in a single press cycle. The die is custom-made for each box design, which involves a one-time tooling cost. Die-cut accuracy runs within 0.5mm tolerance on modern flatbed and rotary die cutters. Beyond standard box shapes, die cutting creates custom windows, thumb-cut openings, hang-tab holes, and decorative shapes. Complex dies with many cut lines cost more due to the additional steel rule bending.

+10% price

Aqueous Coating

Aqueous coating is a water-based clear coat applied to the printed surface to protect against fingerprints, scuffing, and ink smearing. Unlike UV and lamination finishes that use plastic films or chemical curing, aqueous coating dries through evaporation, which makes it the most environmentally friendly protective finish available. The coating adds a subtle sheen without the high gloss of UV or lamination. It runs through the printing press in-line, which means no separate finishing step and faster production turnaround. Aqueous coating is FDA-compliant for indirect food contact packaging and recyclable with standard paper streams.

+5% price

Window Patching

Window patching bonds a clear plastic film (usually PET, 200-250 microns thick) over a die-cut window opening in the carton. The film is heat-sealed or adhesive-bonded to the inside surface of the box during production, creating a transparent window that lets customers see the product inside without opening the package. Bakeries use window patches on cake boxes, cosmetics brands use them for shade-matching, and toy companies use them for product visibility on retail shelves. Food-grade PET film is FDA-compliant for indirect food contact. Anti-fog PET variants prevent condensation from obscuring the view in refrigerated display environments. Window shapes can be rectangular, circular, or any custom die-cut shape.

+12% price

Expert Packaging Guide

Four Corner Cake Box packaging from Cubit is fully customizable with 3 material options including White Cardboard, Kraft Paper, Food-Grade Cardboard and 8 finish options. Every order includes free design assistance from our packaging engineers, who will help you select the optimal material weight, finish combination, and structural configuration for your specific product.

Our clients use Four Corner Cake Box packaging across industries including Custom Cakes & Cupcakes, Bakery Retail, Wedding Cake Transport, Pastry Gift Boxes, and 1 more applications. With a minimum order quantity of just 100 units and standard production turnaround of 8-12 business days, Cubit makes custom Four Corner Cake Box packaging accessible to businesses of every size—from startup brands to enterprise operations processing thousands of units daily.

All Four Corner Cake Box packaging is produced using food-safe inks and coatings, and every order undergoes a three-stage quality inspection before shipping. Free ground shipping is included on all orders within the continental United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Four Corner Cake Box box?

A four corner cake box has creased corners that fold inward to raise four walls around a flat base, creating an open-top tray specifically sized for cakes, pies, and pastry items. The corners lock into position without glue or tape through interlocking tab cuts in the material. The open top allows bakeries to place a dome lid, clear PET cover, or flat board lid over the cake after decorating. Standard sizes run from 6x6 inches for single-layer cakes up to 16x16 inches for large sheet cakes, with wall heights of 3 to 5 inches. Construction uses food-grade white cardboard or SBS with grease-resistant coatings rated for direct food contact. The flat-packed design ships in stacks of 50-100, and assembly takes about 3 seconds per box. The four-corner fold creates a sturdy base that distributes weight evenly under heavy frosted cakes. Cubit produces custom four corner cake boxes from 100 units.

What materials are available for Four Corner Cake Box packaging?

Four Corner Cake Box packaging is available in White Cardboard, Kraft Paper, Food-Grade Cardboard. Each material offers different properties for strength, sustainability, and print quality.

What is the minimum order quantity for custom Four Corner Cake Box boxes?

Custom Four Corner Cake Box boxes start at 100 units with full-color printing, custom sizing, and your choice of materials and finishes. Volume discounts apply for orders of 500+ units.

How long does it take to produce custom Four Corner Cake Box packaging?

Standard production for custom Four Corner Cake Box boxes is 8-12 business days after artwork approval. Rush production is available in 5-7 business days for an additional fee. Free shipping on all orders within the continental US.

What products are best suited for Four Corner Cake Box packaging?

Four Corner Cake Box packaging is ideal for Custom Cakes & Cupcakes, Bakery Retail, Wedding Cake Transport, Pastry Gift Boxes, Dessert Catering. The structural design and material options make it versatile enough for products ranging from lightweight cosmetics to heavier food items.

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