I'm just curious if any of you know if this even exists:

I'm looking for cake boxes that are plastic and reusable. I do most of my cakes for friends and relatives (just a hobby for me). Most of the time I put my 1/2 sheet cakes in a flat rubbermaid-type tote, but it's bigger than the typical 14x20 box used for 1/2 sheets. I do occasionally buy the disposable cardboard boxes, but since I'm not selling my cakes, it seems such a waste.

I've googled this but just can find anyone who sells reusable cake boxes.

Anyone know where I can find them, if they do actually exist?

Hi Sammy,

I've never heard of reusable cake boxes....good idea through

I use the storage containers also from Wal-Mart for my stacked cakes. The 63" length and height is great for the Barbie dolls.

I'm not sure if it's what you're looking for, but the clear cake boxes that Walmart uses in their bakery are clear and can be washed and reused. I bought one for a 1/2 sheet cake and was able to reuse it several times before I finally lost track of it. I think they charged me about $3.00 so not sure it's worth that much to you, but I liked how everyone could see the cake from all sides before it was taken from the box. Also, I think it would have lasted me a verrrry long time if my husband's buddy hadn't tossed it!

I know I just posted, but have a quick question for those of you who use plastic rubbermaid or other brands to carry your cakes in. I know that sometimes these boxes have a strong plastic smell... does that smell adhere to the cake? May seem like a silly question, but I know cakes can absorb odors from the fridge, so I'm thinking they could from a plastic box too. I'd like to know if you've noticed this being an issue. If not, I might try using these boxes for certain cakes. Thanks!

An easy trick I was told for removing odors from plastic storage boxes is to take a paper towel or a cotton ball...soak w/ vanilla extract or even lemon extract...sell it up inside for a bit, and the odors go away! Works like a charm! Try that and see if helps.

I've never had any problems with odors.

I wash them and then leave to dry overnight; also, leave them uncovered until ready to use.

Baking soda is good to use.

These are great ideas!

Stephanie214, are you talking about a 63 inch storage container that Wal-Mart sells in the bakery for cakes or just with the regular storage bins? I need a way to cover a doll cake and this would be perfect.

Is the 63 inch the total size? I mean, it seems like 5 feet long would be pretty big?

Thanks.

I wish our walmart sold us boxes! I asked a friend of mine, who is a manager at another grocery store chain about selling me boxes, and he said that it was against corporate policies for these chains. don't know why some walmarts look the other way and why others.

Where I work, we sell boxes all the time. We only have a barcode for Plastic buckets though and we use that. Could be that the stores that you went to figured that they couldn't sell em cause everything that is sold at a Walmart has to have a code.
That hasn't stopped us though. We figure that if it's what the customer wants then it's what the customer gets. BTW we only charge 1.00 for the buckets hence 1.00 for the boxes or containers.
As long as we are compensated in some way I don't see why there is a problem.
But that's just me and how I would want to be treated.
Maybe those bakery associates should attend more store meetings (every morning) and try to remember the last part of the cheer.... "who comes first? Customer always, yeah!"

I've gotten cake boxes from lots of different grocery stores. Just ask.

I lucked out for valentines....our Wallyworld is remodelong and the bakery is all messed up.
I asked if they could sell me some of the donut boxes....the girl gave them to me! 10!
Said they weren't baking just now and she didnt see why not?!
The cashier never said a word!
They worked great for the 10" single layer hearts I made.
If you dont ask you will never know!!

hi evryone, i think you should visit this link http://www.restockit.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=21914

I don't know if this will help... but we (where I work) use a product called Corroplast.... basically plastic corrogated board (like bigger brown boxes)

It comes in several colours, if you could get a hold of some, you could make plastic boxes that could be knocked down flat for storage like the regular card ones we buy for cakes.

We only buy it commerically, so I don't know if it's available retail, but you could try Home Depot or somewhere like that.

Locally, I've found my cake boxes (both cardboard and plastic) at my local paper outlet (Not Just Paper, etc). They carry a large supply of cake items like boards, doilies, etc. Their prices are reasonable and sometimes, if you are a small business, you could possibly receive a discount. Also, some bakeries might be willing to sell you boxes or have boxes for sale. Here in Durham, Sugar Plums carries paper cake supplies (boxes, rounds, etc).
You could also check with the Sam's Club, BJ's, or Costco.
ncdessertdiva

BTW... the lemon or vanilla trick does SEEM to work, but in reality you are only masking the smell... not actually getting rid of it. Just about all plastics "off-gas" for a while when they are new, or if they've been stored in a confined place (like stacked inside one another)

You need to wash it down and air it out for as long as you can... store them separately for a little while, and with the lids off in an open area (no closets!)

That off-gassing is probably pretty toxic in any real concentration (big rubbermaid containers are NOT marked food safe!) so I would not use a container that has theat smell for food for at least a week or 2.

I get my containers back. I tell them and also have a posting under the lids and on my plywood that a $15.00 charge will be charged if they are not returned.

For my 11x15 cakes, I have the smaller short ones for holding my cakes until I'm ready to decorate.

I use the tops for the bottom...just be careful when picking up or carrying.

Sugar Plums is on Guess Road in Durham, off I-85. Also, I get a lot of paper products from Not Just Paper in Durham on Main Street. loriemoms, there is a If It's Paper on Hillsborough Street (actually between Hillsborough and Western Blvd) in West Raleigh, that's where I used to get most of my paper supplies before I found the Durham suppliers.
ncdessertdiva

I got some oversized plastic containers to put my larger cakes in too. Just use the lid for the bottom. It is important to remember to put a pc of non-slid matting under your cake board though so it doesn't slide around. I just use the roll of stuff for under carpets to keep them from sliding, and cut it to the size I need. I rarely do cakes for ppl I don't know so I get my containers back as well. Boxes, I just get those from our local JoAnn's or Michaels. They only have the cardboard ones though.