Custom Mini Cupcake Boxes

Some cupcakes are too cute to be hidden. Especially mini cupcakes. They are small, sweet, and usually gone in two bites but if the packaging looks rushed or flimsy, the whole experience feels off. At Glossy Packaging, we make custom mini cupcake boxes that match the charm of what is inside. Clean folds. Precise inserts. Crisp edges. And a neat tuck that closes without bending the frosting. From bakeries offering grab-and-go packs to event planners handing out bite-sized desserts at weddings, these boxes give mini cupcakes a home that’s both practical and eye-catching.

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Custom Mini Cupcake Boxes

Some cupcakes are too cute to be hidden. Especially mini cupcakes. They are small, sweet, and usually gone in two bites but if the packaging looks rushed or flimsy, the whole experience feels off. At Glossy Packaging, we make custom mini cupcake boxes that match the charm of what is inside. Clean folds. Precise inserts. Crisp edges. And a neat tuck that closes without bending the frosting. From bakeries offering grab-and-go packs to event planners handing out bite-sized desserts at weddings, these boxes give mini cupcakes a home that’s both practical and eye-catching.

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Mini Cupcake Boxes

Product Name

Custom Mini Cupcake Boxes

Size

6 x 4 x 2 inch

Price

$1.80

Custom Mini Cupcake Holder Boxes Designed to Handle the Details

Our cupcake boxes for mini cupcakes are made to hold your treats safely and neatly. The walls are strong, the inserts fit snugly, and the closures keep the box shut until it is time to open it. You can choose from many sizes of mini cupcake boxes, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, or 24 cupcakes per box. We also offer custom sizes if you need something different. One of our most requested styles is the tuck-top mini cupcake box with a clear PET window on the lid. The see-through top lets people view the mini cupcakes inside without opening the box. It is perfect for bakery counters where customers often grab what looks good on the spot. We offer different types of inserts too. You can choose single-hole mini cupcake holders or trays that hold multiple mini cupcakes. These are made from food-safe paperboard or PET. Each mini cupcake sits in its own space, so the frosting stays untouched and clean. These mini cupcake holder boxes make transport easier and help keep the mini cupcakes looking great, even after a bumpy ride.

Visual Style + Material

Our mini cupcake packaging boxes are usually made from 16pt or 18pt white SBS board for lightweight, food-safe rigidity. Kraft versions are available for brands that want a rustic or eco-conscious touch. Want a glossier look? We can apply aqueous coating or soft-touch lamination on the exterior to give it a smooth, smudge-resistant surface. The result is a box that looks good on shelves and feels premium in hand. For boxes that double as party favors or giveaways, many businesses go for clear mini cupcake boxes with a custom printed base and transparent lid. These create a floating effect around the dessert that’s especially popular at baby showers and dessert tables. The transparency adds that visual pop without sacrificing protection. We also offer foil stamping, UV gloss, or embossing for those who want to take things up a notch, especially for wedding vendors or boutique bakeries looking to turn packaging into branding.

Closure Types That Actually Matter

What sounds like a small detail, how the box closes, can make or break the usability. That is why we offer different closure styles based on use.
  • Tuck-top flaps: Quick to open and close, ideal for bakeries packing mini cupcakes on the fly.
  • Magnetic closures: Used for luxury mini cupcake gift boxes, especially when gifting to clients or VIP customers.
  • Auto-lock bottoms: Great for mini cupcake boxes bulk orders, especially useful in fast-paced environments.
Each closure type is designed to keep the contents secure while giving customers an easy unboxing experience.

What It Feels Like to Open a Mini Cupcake Box

Opening one of our mini cupcake boxes feels clean and smooth. The top flap lifts easily, and the mini cupcakes sit neatly in their own spots. No frosting touches the lid. Each mini cupcake has just enough space around it, so you can pick one without knocking over the others. The whole box looks tidy. Nothing feels squished or rushed. It is easy to see that care went into the design. When used as a gift, these mini cupcake gift boxes add to the joy of giving. For birthdays, thank-you gestures, or party favors, the box makes the treats feel more special. It looks like something made for the moment, not something pulled from a shelf last minute.

A Real Example: Event Catering in Bulk

One of our customers, a small event catering company, used our custom mini cupcake packaging wholesale for a corporate seminar. They packed thousands of individual mini cupcake boxes for each attendee, each box holding two branded mini cupcakes in their company’s colors. The clear window showed off the frosting design, while the insert kept the mini cupcakes secure during distribution. Employees shared photos of the mini cupcakes on social media, and the neat packaging helped the brand look polished and thoughtful. That is what good mini cupcake holder box design can do, support the product, represent the brand, and stay functional at scale.

Who Orders These?

These boxes serve many types of customers. Bakeries, obviously, who need mini cupcake packaging in bulk. But also home bakers doing weekend markets. Cafés selling samplers. Event planners managing birthdays, baby showers, or weddings. We’ve even printed mini cupcake boxes for branding campaigns that gave away mini cupcakes in shopping malls. A growing trend is restaurants and dessert shops using mini cupcake boxes mini versions for sampler packs, so customers can try multiple flavors without committing to full sizes. And these compact boxes also make sense for subscription dessert services shipping mini cupcakes monthly in secure, beautifully branded packaging.

Customization Options That Go Beyond Looks

We’ve had customers ask for mini cupcake packaging boxes with ribbon slots. Others request die-cut windows in unique shapes like hearts or stars. One bakery needed separate inserts for vegan and gluten-free mini cupcakes in the same box and we made it happen with a two-compartment holder tray. Need handles for carrying? Done. Want individual mini cupcake boxes that hold just one mini cupcake but still look luxurious? We’ll build it. Want a small batch with your holiday design printed edge to edge? Absolutely. From limited edition designs to year-round wholesale production, we adapt to what your brand needs. We print full CMYK on all sides and offer Pantone matching when color accuracy is critical. All inks used are food-safe and resistant to oil stains from the cupcake base.

Why Material Thickness Matters

Mini cupcakes are lightweight, sure. But frosting, humidity, and handling can all take a toll on cheap boxes. That is why our mini cupcake box builds use board weights that match the job. For single mini cupcake holders, 16pt is often enough. For 6-count or 12-count boxes, we go thicker, up to 24pt for strength and stiffness. And for businesses ordering mini cupcake boxes wholesale, we help plan material weight based on how the product will be stored, shipped, and displayed.

Easy to Stack. Easy to Store

Because space is always tight in a bakery kitchen or vendor booth, we also offer fold-flat mini cupcake packaging. These ship flat and pop open quickly with pre-glued sides or auto-lock bottoms, making them a smart choice for anyone with limited storage but a high daily volume. This is especially useful for anyone ordering mini cupcake packaging wholesale and needs to keep shipping costs low. Fold-flat construction + durable material = smart logistics.

Get Them in Bulk Without Losing Your Brand Identity

We know ordering in bulk can sometimes mean sacrificing custom design but not here. When you order mini cupcake boxes in bulk from Glossy Packaging, you still get full customization, insert options, and box sizes made to fit your products, not someone else’s template. Our turnaround time is fast. Our MOQs are low. And we are always here to walk you through your design or build something totally new from scratch.

Sizes

Any Custom Shape or Size

Paper Stock

14pt cardboard, 16pt cardboard, 18pt cardboard & 24pt cardboard, White SBS C1S C2S, Corrugated, Rigid, Eco-friendly Kraft, Bux Board, Linen

Printing

No Printing, Digital, Offset (PMS & CMYK), and Screen Printing Options

Finishing

Gloss, Matte, Holographic, Foil Stamping, Embossing, Debossing, UV Coating, Spot UV, Soft Touch,  Metallic

Extras

Flaps, Ribbons, Gluing, Perforation, thread handles, gold foiling, silver foiling

Quantities

Small and Bulk orders are accepted

Proofing

Flat view, 3D Digital Mockup, Physical Sampling(On Demand)

Turnaround Time

6-7 days for printing and dispatch, followed by 3-5 days for ground shipping.

Why Glossy Custom Packaging Stands Out

Trusted Delivery Partners

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Gary Kirsten

I worked with James and he was always on top in getting me my desired packaging rightly on time, highly recommended - super service and very attentive to details.  A very great experience

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Henry Shaw

I worked with James and he was always on top in getting me my desired packaging rightly on time, highly recommended - super service and very attentive to details. A very great experience

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Scott Hall

I love the quality of the products as the boxes arrived were very exactly to the ones I imagined.

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Material Type & Thickness

cardboard
Cardboard
kraft
Kraft
rigid
Rigid
corrugated
Corrugated

Finishing Assortment

Foil Stamping
Foil Stamping
Spot UV
Spot UV
gloss
Gloss
Holographic Foiling
Holographic Foiling
Embossing
Embossing
Debossing
Debossing
matte
Matte
Soft Touch Lamination
Soft Touch Lamination

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