Cake Box 40x30x15cm

The dimensions 40 x 30 cm are THE European metric standard, perfectly compatible with: European cake boards and cake drums (usually sold in 40 cm sizes), standard pastry frames in professional French pastry, rectangular baking trays (most are 40x30 cm). This full compatibility with the European metric system avoids incompatibility issues that American inch-based boxes may present.

A significant vertical space that allows for decorated cakes or medium-sized tiered cakes without any contact between the decorations and the lid. Ideal for: tall layer cakes (10-12 cm + high icing), entremets with large piping, cakes adorned with sugar paste flowers, creations with light toppers. Your most delicate decorations arrive intact.

FunCakes is the Dutch brand specializing in creative pastry, present in Europe for over 20 years. Known for the consistent quality of its products and its ecological commitment (FSC-certified cartons, vegetable-based inks). Quality standard used by professional pastry chefs in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and France. Choosing FunCakes means ensuring packaging tested daily by thousands of professionals.

Rigid white material that provides a protective barrier against external shocks, dust, and slight temperature variations. The density of FunCakes cardboard is calibrated to support the weight of family and event cakes (up to 4-5 kg) without bending or sagging. Fully compliant with European food standards for direct contact with your preparations.

Ideal for: advanced amateurs who occasionally make a large cake (birthday, family party), independent pastry chefs with a one-time order, quality tests before moving to the batch. No stock commitment, you buy only what you need. Convenient size to try the product before switching to the economical size.

The smart investment for professionals who regularly use this size. Benefits:

Significantly reduced unit price compared to buying single units (economies of scale).

Guaranteed visual consistency: all boxes come from the same production batch (same white, same finish).

Stock security: you will never risk running out on the big order day.

Compact storage: delivered flat in a single grouping carton, the batch of 25 takes up very little space in storage.

Ideal for: pastries, event caterers, cake designers who place 5+ orders/month for this size.

You use this size less than 2 times a month → choose the single unit (no tied-up stock).

You use this size 3+ times a month → the batch of 25 pays off in less than 8 months and prevents stockouts.

You are starting your business → start with 5-10 units to test, then move to the batch of 25 as soon as you confirm regular use.

FunCakes boxes delivered flat can be stored for several years in their original packaging, in a dry place (humidity < 60%) and away from direct light. No cardboard degradation over time if stored properly. The pack of 25 can therefore be ordered without expiration concerns — it’s a durable investment.

Ideal format for rectangular entremets serving 12-20 people: giant tiramisus, operas, rectangular strawberry cakes, square charlottes. The 15 cm height even accommodates very generous versions with decoration on top.

Perfect for homemade pies baked in a 40x30 cm pastry frame: seasonal fruit pies, chocolate pies, Parisian flan tart. The rectangular shape has become trendy for buffet presentations — easier to cut into even slices than round pies.

The 40x30 cm format is perfect for most number cakes (number-shaped cakes for birthdays) and letter cakes. Simple numbers (1, 7, 0) or double digits (10, 20, 30, 40, 50) fit comfortably within these dimensions, with room for peripheral floral decorations.

Ideal for American sheet cakes (single-tier rectangular cakes for 20-30 people), single-tier wedding cakes, elaborately decorated children's birthday cakes, corporate cakes for seminars. A versatile format that covers most intermediate event needs.

To carry and present a composite tray (mini tarts, macarons, mini éclairs, verrines) on a 40x30 cm base. The 15 cm height accommodates short tiered presentations or large items like cream puffs. The perfect buffet format.

Simple folding system without adhesive needed: 1/ Unfold the box into a rectangle, 2/ Fold the 4 vertical flaps along the pre-creases, 3/ Slot the corners together using the integrated system, 4/ Check the 90° angles, 5/ Assemble the lid the same way. Assembly time: 10-15 seconds per box with a little practice. No tape required.

Boxes delivered unassembled to optimize your storage space in the kitchen or lab. The pack of 25 takes up very little volume in storage (equivalent to a 30x40x10 cm box approximately). Assemble only when needed to avoid cluttering your workspace.

To prevent your cake from sliding during transport, use a cake board or cake drum 40 x 30 cm that perfectly fits the box walls (European metric compatibility). The base thus secures your creation in all directions. For maximum safety on long trips, add a few dots of royal icing between the base and the cake, and between the base and the box bottom.

Place the box on a non-slip mat in the trunk (never on the passenger seat if the airbag is active). Always transport flat, never tilted. Wedge the sides with cardboard or cushions to prevent sliding in turns. Gentle driving is essential: gradual braking, slow turns. For summer transports, provide a cooling device if the box contains a fragile dessert.

The FunCakes cardboard is durable and can be reused several times if handled carefully and used with a protective layer (parchment paper between the box and the cake). For professionals delivering to professional clients, reuse is possible. For bakeries delivering to end customers, prefer new boxes for each order to ensure a consistently premium image.

For internal stabilization of your cake in the box, use our 12 mm cake drums European size 40 x 30 cm which fit perfectly into this FunCakes box. 100% metric compatibility — this is the advantage of the European size versus inch-based boxes.

If you want a more premium finish for your client, the 4 mm rectangular silver bases from Patissland are used instead of the white cake drum. The silver shine enhances your event creations, especially suitable for prestigious weddings and birthdays.

If you are assembling a wedding cake or tiered cake in this box, don’t forget the support dowels (Easy Cut Dowels PME plastic, or PME wooden dowels 30 cm pack of 12, or Wilton hollow dowels 32 cm) to stabilize the internal structure. The 15 cm box height accommodates modest tiered cakes but still requires a reliable support system.

Patissland offers a complete range of cake boxes in different sizes (square 20x20, 25x25, 30x30, 35x35, rectangular 40x30) and various brands (FunCakes, Azucren). For other sizes or compatibility with an American inch system (16x12 inch), also explore our Azucren boxes 40.6x30.4x15.2 cm.

To prevent your cake from sliding during transport, we recommend using a cake board or cake drum 40 x 30 cm. It will perfectly fit the box walls (European metric compatibility), securing your creation in all directions. For maximum safety, add a few dots of royal icing between the support and the box bottom to prevent any movement.

Yes, FunCakes cardboard is designed to withstand cold refrigerator temperatures without damage. However, be careful not to store the box in a highly humid environment for a long time (for example, a fridge heavily loaded with moist foods) to preserve the cardboard's rigidity over time. No problem for 24-48 hours of storage.

Thanks to its rigid cardboard structure, you can stack several boxes provided you follow these rules: 1/ Place the heaviest box at the base of the stack, 2/ Do not stack more than 3 boxes high in a row to avoid the base collapsing, 3/ For fragile cakes, insert a rigid board between each box to distribute the weight. For professionals making multi-cake deliveries, these precautions are essential.

The two boxes are very close in external dimensions, but with important technical differences:

FunCakes (this sheet): European metric format 40 x 30 x 15 cm, Dutch brand, available in 25-box packs for professionals.

Azucren: American inch format 16 x 12 x 6 inch (= 40.6 x 30.4 x 15.2 cm metric), Spanish brand, sold only individually.

Choose FunCakes if you want perfect metric compatibility with your European cake boards, or if you want the economical 25-pack format. Choose Azucren for compatibility with an American system or for occasional single purchases.

Yes, the 25-pack of boxes is packed in a single compact grouping carton (the boxes are delivered flat). This makes receiving, storage, and logistics management easier. The grouping carton takes up about the equivalent space of one assembled box. Ideal for optimizing your storage space.

The economies of scale on the 25-pack format are generally 25 to 35% off the unit price compared to individual purchase. For a bakery using 2-3 boxes per week in this format, the 25-pack pays off in 2-3 months maximum, and also guarantees stock security.

With careful use and the systematic use of parchment paper between the box and the cake, expect 2-3 reuses before the box shows signs of wear. For professionals delivering to shops, prefer a new box per order to ensure a premium image. For personal use (family transport), reuse is perfectly reasonable.

Yes, FunCakes is committed to an eco-friendly approach: FSC-certified cartons (Forest Stewardship Council = sustainably managed forests), vegetable-based inks, optimized packaging to reduce the carbon footprint. This is an interesting selling point to highlight to your environmentally conscious customers, especially for eco-friendly weddings and green corporate events.