How do I pack cupcakes for travelling or as gifts?

They're going to have icing on top and shredded coconut, if that makes a difference.

How do I pack cupcakes for travelling or as gifts?
If you bring one to me...dont worry about smooshing it... I'm sure I'll love it. (actually put them in or on a plastic cake lid then put the bottom part on top.)
Reply:Several stores sell carrying cases for cupcakes. I've seen them in Bed, Bath %26amp; Beyond, Walmart, A.C. Moore, Michael's Crafts, Kohls, everywhere! I think it's one of the greatest inventions ever - I use mine ALL the time! The one I have comes with a cupcake tin to bake them in. Then you can add another tier to it with a plastic carrier and then snap the lid on over the two tiers to secure them. It's wonderful! Good luck!





Here's a link to the one I have - http://www.lnt.com/sm-onieda-24-cupcake-...
Reply:well you can put the cupcakes in plastic wrap and ship them in a box. hope you pick me!
Reply:Soda flats hold 24 cupcakes perfectly.
Reply:I put them back in the pan they were baked in then set the whole pan in a cardboard box that is just a little bigger than the pan and a lot deeper. Close the lid of the box and remember what's in it so you don't set concrete blocks or a fifty pound bag of dogfood on top of it.
Reply:They sell tin cake pans with lids in all sizes perfect for traveling or gift giving at food stores. They are inexpensive and some are decorated for holidays.
Reply:put them back in the muffin tin you cooked them in and turn another tin over on top. wait... open that back up, pipe the frosting on them, and sprinkle with coconut. now cover with the other tin. use bulldog clips (those black metal things with the silver "handles" on them) to hold everything tight. make sure you have a knife (plastic is good) to help take them out.
Reply:The local craft stores carry a "traveling" case. It's made of plastic w/ sectioned off areas for cupcakes. The reverse side is for a sheet cake. Decorate w/ a bow. It's done.





Otherwise, place the cupcakes in an aluminum foil pan(such as a roasting pan)purchased at the local grocery store. Cover them w/ waxpaper THEN aluminum. Ready to go and inexpensive.
Reply:You can use christmas ornament boxes for gifts, and the pans you baked them in for transport.
Reply:Put a bit of double sided sticky tape or blu-tack on the bottoms of each of them and put them in a box well spread out for travelling. Put them in a nice box just before you give them to whoever the lucky person is that gets the cupcakes.
Reply:A cooler. Like put some ice and stuff and sit them in there.
Reply:party city sells these large plastic bins that you can put them in sorta like Tupperware i guess you should check them out they have plenty of clearance for frosting or anything you might put on top of cupcakes
Reply:My mom bought me a cupcake holder/carrying case. Its wonderful. It holds 24 cupcakes and had 3 layers to hold the cupcakes. There is also a handle to carry it with. Sounds like a suitcase, but its not! I love making cupcakes so this thing is perfect! You can get it at Wal-Mart, Bed Bath %26amp; Beyond, or Linens %26amp; Things! I think they are about 12-15 bucks!
Reply:I pack four lunches a day and my kids love cupcakes so I have come up with some interesting ways to pack them for lunches that may help with your "travel" needs.





First, do not put the icing on the top. Instead slice the cupcake's muffin top off and put a layer of frosting just under it. Replace the top and put it in a Ziploc baggie. The icing does not get all over and tastes just as good. Not as pretty however.





Second, and this is the little ones favorite. Instead of frosting it yourself just pop the cupcake into a Ziploc baggie. Use another baggie - snack size if you have it - to put the icing in. Kids can rip off a tiny corner of the icing baggie and use it as a decorating/piping bag and ice their own. (you might want to let them try this at home once dirst so that they are not clueless the first time at school.) You can put the coconut or for an extra special treat add a few sprinkles to the baggie with the cupcake in it (the sprinkles will not stick to the cupcake without the icing.). After the cupcake is iced, the kiddo will add the sprinkles.





Good luck!
Reply:Try plastic containers this way they will not be squished
Reply:heres what you have to do if at least what my family does.


put all the cupcakes in like a tin bowl and lay it below your seat when you are traveling
Reply:Well I have these special containers called cup-a-cake! I got them from gooseberry patch and I just love them! They are designed for lunchboxes, but I'm sure you can use them for this. You can buy them on they catalog's website.
Reply:here's the website address for the "cup-a-cake" the lady recommended...





http://www.cupacake.com/
Reply:Stack them on top of each other %26amp; put them in a zip-lock baggie !
Reply:no like
Reply:Tupperware sells a cupcake carrier, it holds 18 cupcakes securely. You can purchase it online.
Reply:I have seen plastic carriers made specifically for cupcakes, designed to protect that all important, precious icing from damage. WalMart carried them at one time, but I'm sure if you look around, some other store will have them. P.S. Don't pick this as best answer... just send me a cupcake.
Reply:try placing styrofoam popcorn on top!


they are very light and cause little harm!





you can find this at your local office supply store!
Reply:i bought a very sturdy cake carrier at walmart that would work.it has four locks on it and carrying handles.$5
Reply:Whenever i transport cupcakes i like to use the cardboard little box that bottled water comes packed in.You can get another one and put it on top the other one.their not too tall and hold plenty.I also wrap the box in wrapping paper to make it look nice. Good Luck!
Reply:I took the wilton cake decorating course so i make lots of cakes and cupcakes for my family and friends. Wilton makes this great cake and cupcake transporter for travelling or bringing stuff over to someone. You can find it at michaels or online really easily. It has these little circles cupcake size on the bottom which fits a cupcake perfectly (you can even turn it over and get the mini cupcake size) and there is this snap on dome plastic lid with a handle. it works every time for me!
Reply:Leave them in the cupcake pan and frost them after you arrive at your destination.
Reply:put them in a hard plastic box n keep 'em upright while you carry em 2 my door
Reply:leave them in the pan and put a top on them
Reply:I have three suggestions: Tupperware and those other plasticware makers has a cupcake carrier I beleive.


The other two suuugetions is make your own using a box and one of those plastic sock drawer dividers from a home store.


Then for the top use saran wrap held up with toothpicks that are stuck in the middle of the cupcake after frosting it.
Reply:They have travel carriers for cupcakes at many household stores(linens %26amp; things bed bath and beyond).