A bakery-style box with height to spare — ideal for a tall slice of layer cake, a stack of cookies, or a candle-and-treats gift set. The die-cut front window lets the goodies peek through, and the tuck-top closes clean with no glue at the lid. Tape a scrap of clear acetate behind the window to keep it food-friendly.
How to assemble
- Cut — Cut the one-piece box; the small rectangle on the front panel is the window opening.
- Score — Score the four vertical panel folds and all the top and bottom flap folds.
- Fold — Fold the panels into a square tube and the flaps inward. Tape clear acetate behind the window now if you want a closed pane.
- Glue — Glue the side seam flap, then tuck the bottom flaps closed, fill, and tuck the top.
Cardstock tip: Use 65–110 lb (176–300 gsm) cardstock. 65 lb folds easily for small boxes; 80–110 lb gives larger boxes and lids more structure. Always score before folding.
Decorating & Gift Ideas
The tall bakery box solves the problem every home baker knows: how to transport something with height without crushing it. It is sized for a small layer cake, a stack of cupcakes, a tall stack of cookies, or a cluster of pastries, and it is a natural fit for bake sales, cottage-bakery orders, and edible gifts. Brand it like a real bakery — add a vinyl logo or shop name to the front, or cut a window into the lid (covered with a scrap of acetate) so the treat shows through. A baker’s-twine bow and a kraft gift tag complete the farmhouse look. It also works beautifully as a “just baked for you” gift box at the holidays, filled with homemade fudge or a mini bundt.
File Formats & Compatibility
This box downloads in SVG and DXF. The SVG is for Cricut and Silhouette Designer Edition; the DXF suits the free Silhouette Studio and laser cutters like Glowforge — handy if you want to laser-etch a logo. Because this box is tall and carries weight, scoring matters more than usual: keep the score lines on their own layer, set them to Score, and crease firmly so the walls stand straight and bear the load.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it hold a cake without bowing?
It will if you cut it in heavier 100–110 lb cardstock and score the folds. For a full-size layer cake, size the template up and reinforce the base.
Can I add a display window?
Yes. Cut an opening in the lid or front panel and tape a piece of clear acetate behind it so the treat is visible while staying covered.
Is it food safe?
Line it with parchment, a cake board, or a food-safe wrap before adding anything that touches the cardstock directly.
How do I carry it?
Keep the lid taped or tied for transport, and carry it flat on the base — the tall walls are meant to protect height, not to be lifted by the lid.
Related Designs
Browse all of our free gift box templates, or pair it with the cupcake box, the hexagon treat box, or the rectangle gift box. Add a bakery label from our fall SVG designs for autumn orders.