Cupcakes are undeniably designed to be portable. While cakes can sit on a countertop and wait for someone to enjoy them, cupcakes are meant to be shared with a specific person. However, safely transporting cupcakes can be challenging. If placed in bags, they risk getting crushed, and if put in boxes, they may tip over, which is unacceptable considering how important their appearance is. This is precisely why cupcake carriers were created.
Let’s discover these exceptional cupcake carriers to spread happiness through your delightful treats.
Many cupcake carriers are utilitarian and not meant for beautifully exhibiting your cupcakes. This option from Nordic Ware is intended to do both: It looks good while transporting the cupcakes and displaying them on arrival.
The gorgeous two-tier cupcake carrier is constructed of a clear plastic cover with a pretty sea glass blue base. It holds up to 12 regular-size cupcakes or a dozen cookies, and with about 4.5 inches above the tiers, you can go wild with decorations. While it lacks an easy-to-use handle, its sturdy base makes it a snap to carry, and the small handle at the top is ideal for removing the lid and setting up the cupcakes.
This classic cupcake carrier from Nordic Ware has it all! It’s good-looking, sturdy, and adaptable for a dozen cupcakes, a 9 x 13-inch cake, loaves of bread, or even charcuterie.
Measuring 16.2 x 11 x 4.75 inches and only weighing 1.8 pounds, this carrier is made of BPA- and melamine-free plastic in a vintage light blue or bright red color.1 The scalloped edging of the base is mirrored in each 2.4-inch cupcake holder, which allows it to also be used as a serving tray. Snap-up locking handles and a clear domed lid round out the rest of the well-designed details. The carrier is also safe for the freezer, and the plastic resists odors.
This classic cupcake carrier from Nordic Ware has it all! It’s good-looking, sturdy, and adaptable for a dozen cupcakes, a 9 x 13-inch cake, loaves of bread, or even charcuterie.
Measuring 16.2 x 11 x 4.75 inches and only weighing 1.8 pounds, this carrier is made of BPA- and melamine-free plastic in a vintage light blue or bright red color.1 The scalloped edging of the base is mirrored in each 2.4-inch cupcake holder, which allows it to also be used as a serving tray. Snap-up locking handles and a clear domed lid round out the rest of the well-designed details. The carrier is also safe for the freezer, and the plastic resists odors.
Sometimes you just need to keep one cupcake safe and sound, and that’s what this individual cupcake carrier does perfectly. It has the advantage of being absolutely adorable. The clear plastic “icing piled high” lid snaps neatly onto the pink cupcake-shaped base, which is fitted with an inside compartment to hold the cupcake in place to prevent damage. After the cupcake has been enjoyed, this should be hand-washed. With a height of 4.3 inches, the entire carrier can be held in your hand.
Sometimes you’re tasked with bringing mini cupcakes, yet mini cupcake carriers are hard to find. Stack’nGo sells a pack of 12 containers that carry 24 cupcakes each and stack easily, so you can bring up to 288 mini cupcakes to a function or store the unused containers for another time.
The 3-inch-high trays can hold 1.5-inch-wide cupcakes, and they are stackable for easier transport. The disposable plastic carriers are surprisingly sturdy, so you could probably get a couple of uses out of them if necessary. The tops are large enough to fit a good amount of frosting, which really is what cupcakes are all about, right?
Lovers of bright pink and cuteness, unite: This cupcake carrier from Cuisinart is made for you! The 13.5-inch-tall carrier holds up to 24 cupcakes over its three layers in the solid pink base, while the clear top allows you to show off your decorating skills. Both the base and top are made from BPA-free plastic and it features locking latches and a carry handle.1 Cleanup is easy, since this is dishwasher-safe and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Disposable carriers come in handy if you don’t make enough cupcakes to warrant a regular carrier or simply need to drop off a small batch. These clear plastic disposable cupcake carriers are also great for bakers who like to decorate.
At 4 inches in height, these disposable cupcake boxes can accommodate the tallest decorations and toppings. The container’s hinged lid has two lock tabs that hold it firmly closed during travel or storage, and it easily opens for service. Each carrier has six compartments, with the set including 12 carriers, and the glossy plastic is BPA-free.
The advantage of this carrier is that it can be flattened down to 15 x 4 inches for space-saving storage! This round cupcake carrier is part of the line of collapsible kitchen products from Squish.
The collapsible dessert carrier can hold up to 24 cupcakes on two levels of round trays, which also fit two 10-inch round cakes or one 12-inch round cake. The removable trays have recesses to cut down on mess and can be used as serving platters. It comes with nylon straps to help with carrying, and when not in use, it can be folded down to half its size. Made of BPA-free plastic, it’s dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
When shopping for a cupcake carrier, how you will use it is the most important consideration. Think about how often you’ll use it, how many cupcakes you’ll typically need to transport, and whether it would be convenient to have one that can hold other baked goods. Cupcake caddies can hold anywhere from a single cupcake to three dozen. Some fit mini cupcakes, and several include a flat surface for cakes and cookies.
