Packaging Treats for Delivery

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Rules for all treats

• Cakes, cookies, bars, and brownies must be packaged and delivered on a cake board, in a cake box. See the Cake and Bars, Cookies, and Brownies sections below for more details about packaging these treats.

• Cupcakes should be packaged using cupcake inserts inside a cake box or in bakery-style plastic clamshell containers. See the Cupcakes section below for more details about packaging cupcakes.

• DO NOT use disposable aluminum pans!

• Remember to adhere a Cake4Kids cake box sticker or printed-out Cake4Kids logo to the cake box

• The only exceptions to these guidelines are noted below

What is a cake board?

Also known as a “cake round,” it’s a piece of cardboard (sometimes plastic) made especially for cakes and sweets, cut into a circle or rectangle shape.

What is a cake box?

Cake boxes are made with thick and sturdy paper stock specifically to hold baked goods / food. They typically come flattened and ready to assemble at home. Be sure to get a box that is exactly the same length / width as your cake board.

IMPORTANT! Cake boards should fit snugly in the cake box to prevent sliding during transportation:

• Cake board: round 10" diameter ==> Box: square 10L x 10W x 5"H

• Cake board: rectangle 10x14” ==> Box: rectangle 10W x 14L x 4"H

Cakes must be packaged and delivered on a cake board, in a cake box, no matter the shape or size!

ROUND CAKES

RECTANGULAR CAKES

TALLER CAKES

Cupcakes must be packaged using cupcake inserts inside a cake box or in bakery-style plastic clamshell containers.

CAKE BOX WITH CUPCAKE INSERTS (Preferred)

BAKERY-STYLE PLASTIC CLAMSHELL CONTAINERS

Bars, cookies, and brownies must be packaged and delivered on a cake board, in a cake box.

Only Exceptions:

• See “Other clever ways to package bars, cookies, and brownies” section below

• Individually-wrapped treats during COVID-19 — please see separate guidelines here

CAKE BOARD IN A CAKE BOX

Examples of packaging that follow the guidelines:

Other clever ways to package bars, cookies, and brownies:

No-Nos!

NO aluminum pans, disposable or otherwise
NO plates
NO food storage containers (i.e., tupperware)
NO to-go containers

Can I deliver cookies or brownies on a plate wrapped in cellophane and a bow?

No. Please deliver all treats, including cookies, brownies, and bars, on a cake board in a cake box. The only exceptions are noted above.

Do I need to individually wrap cookies, bars, and brownies?

During the pandemic, some requests specify individual wrapping for treats. Please view the Guidelines: Individually-Wrapped Treats page for more information.

If it is not specified, you do not need to package each treat separately.

How do I package cookies that have been frosted?

Please deliver all treats, including cookies, brownies, and bars, on a cake board in a cake box. The only exceptions are noted above.

Many bakers opt to lay the cookies flat on a 9x13” cake board and matching-size cake box.

You could also use royal icing rather than buttercream to frost or decorate cookies, since royal icing hardens and is able to withstand being stacked.

Where can I get cake boxes?

Local baking supply stores and craft stores like Michaels and JOANN typically have cake boards and cake boxes. You can also purchase them at other local baking supply stores or online (Amazon has many options).

See our section on Baking Supplies, Classes, and Discounts for local stores where you can pick up baking supplies (and get a Cake4Kids volunteer discount!).

I ran out of cake box stickers! Where can I get more?

You have a few options:

1. Pick up more stickers in person. See locations here: Sticker Pickup Locations

2. Order more stickers to be mailed to you. Log into the Baker Portal and go to the "Sticker Request" tab

3. In an emergency, you can print out a copy of the Cake4Kids logo and stick it to the top of your cake box. Download the Cake4Kids logo