Baking Molds and the Colorful World of Cake Boxes

Cake boxes, muffin cases and cupcake boxes in transition

Where do you even begin? First, the requirements of various bakers and confectioners must be identified and summarized step by step. How much heat can a baking pan withstand? How does the packaging behave when a cake thaws inside it? How moist are the batters? Which muffins are most likely to stick to the pan – and which coating prevents this during baking? What sizes, colors, and shapes are in demand? Such analyses are not a one-time process – they involve an ongoing exchange between catering establishments, end customers, and us as packaging suppliers.

Just as bakers' ideas evolve, so do customers' wishes – yesterday, white cupcake boxes were the order of the day; today, muffin cups are enjoying greater popularity. Cupcakes may become more buttery, cakes creamier, muffins more wildly decorated, and even an elegant ornament may adorn the cake. Whatever the evolution, packaging and baking pans must keep pace. The classic combination of a cake stand and paper sleeve may still be sufficient for a slice of cake or a few cookies, but cakes and other elaborate baked goods require a suitable box to ensure the baked goods arrive safely and attractively at the customer's door.

Colors, shapes and fruits

A child's birthday party is coming up. The birthday child loves the color white – and the cake should reflect that. But it doesn't stop at the fondant and glittering pearls that decorate the masterpiece – the packaging, the first impression, should also arouse anticipation and excitement, just as the customer wants!

Another example: You want to make your wife happy for her wedding anniversary. She loves pastries and art! The new patisserie around the corner is just the thing—muffins, cupcakes, and everything your heart desires, decorated with delicate caramel threads and other artistic details. But how do these little masterpieces arrive unscathed? You need a sturdy yet elegant box that will give the muffins a new home after baking. A cupcake box with a viewing window is ideal, allowing a first glimpse of the artistic treats.

Or the classic: The school organizes a bake sale for a good cause. Baking and donating – a great idea! But if your child only gives you a few days' notice, it can be stressful. A simple fruit cake in a tin is quick to make and always a hit – especially in summer, when the sweet layer of fruit and sugar is a hit. But how does the cake stay intact under the summer sun? And how do you prevent the sugar from melting completely over the course of the day, leaving everything sticky and unappealing?

“Let them eat cake” – but please package it sustainably!

Even among those with a sweet tooth, the desire for sustainability is growing – and as a restaurateur, it's important to fulfill this desire. Farm-fresh eggs – great! Milk from humanely raised cows – wonderful! But please also use sustainable muffin tins, cake or cake boxes, and cupcake cases!

Today, a sustainable baking pan or packaging no longer means having to forgo anything. Viewing windows are made from more environmentally friendly PLA, paper comes from certified forestry, and the entire life cycle of the baking pan—including production and transport—is offset by climate protection projects. Et voilà: The sustainable treat is baked in a sustainable baking pan and later finds its place in the matching sustainable packaging. Customers are delighted—and with a clear conscience, they order another piece right away!

A range for every occasion

Whether round or square baking pans made of sustainable cocoa paper, white or brown cardboard cake boards, paper bags with or without PLA windows, cupcake boxes in various shapes, cake boxes in various sizes, or muffin cases – our online selection has the right product for every bakery. And if you're missing something, please feel free to let us know. Perhaps your particularly impressive new cake needs an extra-large cake box? Your feedback will help us expand our selection.