When you bring cupcakes to an event or give them as gifts, you should wrap them in a festive way to show your creativity.All the difference between cute, delicate desserts and squishy bundles of cake can be found in packing the cupcakes correctly.You can make sure your cupcakes survive the trip and arrive in style by choosing the right outer packaging and containers.
Step 1: Purchase cupcake boxes from your store.
If you choose boxes that are large enough to fit the cupcakes, they will slide around inside.You have the option of using single cupcake boxes or boxes with multiple cupcake spaces.If you're giving the cupcakes as gifts, you can place a small name tag on each cupcake box to personalize them.If the cupcakes are for a party with many people, you can choose a cupcake box with multiple cupcake spaces.
Step 2: Put cupcakes in plastic cups and give them out.
A cupcake is placed in a plastic cup.Place the plastic cup holding the cupcake in the center of the cellophane on a flat surface after cutting a 6 in (15 cm) piece of it.The corners of the plastic should be folded to touch the cupcake.Attach the plastic with string or ribbon.Small polka dot or animal stickers can be put on the plastic wrap to add even more flair.It's a good idea to do this before wrapping the cupcake.
Step 3: A cheap option is to place each cupcake in a restaurant takeout box.
You can purchase restaurant boxes from a local craft supplies store.Attach a colorful ribbon to the top of the box.If you want to make sure the cupcakes don't touch, you need to add 1 in to the cupcake tin's diameter.If you make a 3 inch cupcake, you need at least four in 4 in of space for each cupcake.You can make a makeshift insert if you're going to be carrying more than one cupcake.There are squares of card stock that are larger than cupcakes.To raise the card stock, cut a notch into each corner and fold down each side.Cut an X into the center of the card stock for the cupcake to sit in.If the cupcakes are a gift, place gift tags on the boxes and write the person's name or short message on them.
Step 4: A cupcake box can be made from a paper cup.
Purchase paper cups with bases that are about the same size as the bottom of the cupcake and are at least a few inches taller than the total height.The top of the cup needs to be removed.Make 4 equal-length cuts in the top of the cup.The cupcake should be placed in the cup.Put tape on top of the cupcake and fold it over.If you want to make sure the strips stay closed, you can use a cute sticker.If you fold the strips at the top of the cup, the frosting will not be damaged.
Step 5: If you can't transport them in their packaging, leave the cupcakes loose.
Creative individual packaging can make a big impact, but it can be difficult to transport cupcakes.Place your cupcakes in a caddy, cupcake box, or other holder while you travel.If you have time, you can individually package your cupcakes once you reach your destination.
Step 6: The cupcakes should be placed in a container.
To keep the cupcakes from moving, use a non-skid shelving liner in the bottom of the container.The cupcakes should be in the container so they don't touch each other.The frosting on the cupcakes won't touch the lid if the box is deep.Make sure the container doesn't tip over when you transport it.If you have individually packaged your cupcakes in take-out boxes, plastic wrap, or another decorative option, this method may help you.
Step 7: If you are transporting a lot of cupcakes, put them in berry boxes.
You can get strawberry boxes from the store.The cupcakes should be in the boxes.When all of the boxes are full, put them on top of each other in your car.If you want to add stability, you can wrap a couple of layers of tape or string around the boxes.This is a great option for individually-packaged cupcakes.
Step 8: A cupcake caddy or specialty cupcake box is a ready-made solution.
The cupcakes should be placed in the container as directed.The boxes are made for transporting cupcakes and have enough room to hold them.They are more expensive than berry boxes.cupcakes in multiples of 12 are held in Caddies and other cupcake boxesSome hold 12 cupcakes while others can hold 36 or more.
Step 9: If you are transporting cupcakes on a hot day, use a freezer bag.
The cupcakes should be parallel to the ground.The bag needs to be moved over the container.If you want the container to stay parallel with the ground, lay the freezer bag on its side.You can close the freezer bag.If you want the cupcakes to be even cooler, place the freezer bag in a cooler full of ice.If you want to use whipped cream frosting, you should wait until you get to your final destination.You will have a great presentation if the frosting does not melt on the way.
Step 10: Place the cupcakes in the large box of cereals.
If you want to make sure the frosting is not damaged, leave the cupcakes in their original tin and place it in a large box.
Step 11: There are mini cupcakes in an empty carton.
The mini cupcake should be put in the egg carton.Make sure you close the lid carefully.