GPI Actipack 16DXN30 Black Cake Base 6 Inch – Pack of 210

GPI Actipack 6-Inch Black Cake Base for Cakes, Cheesecakes, Desserts and Professional Bakery Display Presentation

Present small celebration cakes, cheesecakes, tarts and premium desserts on these professional GPI Actipack 16DXN30 black cake bases. Supplied in a bulk pack of 210 bases, they are suitable for bakeries, cafés, patisseries, dessert shops, caterers and food retailers preparing cakes for chilled display, collection or takeaway.

Each round base measures approximately 6 inches and provides a firm platform for suitably sized cakes and desserts. The rigid construction helps support the product while it is being decorated, moved to a display counter or placed inside its compatible dome lid.

The sleek black finish creates a strong contrast with icing, fruit, chocolate, cream and decorative toppings. This helps cakes stand out in display cabinets and gives finished products a clean, premium appearance.

This listing contains cake bases only. Clear dome lids are not included. Complete the presentation pack with the matching GPI Actipack 16DXN03 Clear Cake Domed Lids, 6 x 3 Inch – Pack of 210.

For additional packaging for cakes, pastries and desserts, explore our wider Bakery and Patisserie Packaging range.

Product Specifications

Key Features and Benefits

• 6-inch round format: suitable for appropriately sized cakes, cheesecakes and desserts
• Rigid support: helps reduce flexing while cakes are moved, displayed or packed
• Premium black finish: frames decorations and creates a professional presentation
• Actipack compatibility: designed for use with the matching 16DXN03 clear dome lid
• Base-only supply: convenient for businesses that already stock compatible dome lids
• Pack of 210: suitable for regular bakery production and food retail
• Display-ready: useful for chilled counters, takeaway orders and event catering
• Plain appearance: suitable for compatible branding, product or allergen labels

Suitable for Small Cakes and Premium Desserts

The 6-inch format is a practical choice for smaller celebration cakes and individual bakery products that need more support than a standard card or serving plate.

Typical applications include:

• Six-inch round celebration cakes
• Small birthday and anniversary cakes
• Cheesecakes
• Sponge cakes
• Mousse cakes
• Chocolate and ganache cakes
• Fruit tarts
• Premium pastries and dessert selections
• Chilled desserts for retail display

Always check the finished cake dimensions before packing. Decorative elements, piped icing and side toppings may increase the total width or height required inside the dome.

Black Finish for Strong Visual Presentation

The black base creates a clean border around the cake and helps colourful finishes stand out. It works particularly well with white icing, fresh fruit, chocolate decorations, gold details and bright toppings.

This presentation is useful for:

• Chilled bakery display cabinets
• Dessert counters
• Customer collection orders
• Takeaway cakes
• Wedding and event catering
• Restaurant dessert service
• Retail cake displays

The base can also provide a defined surface for product labels or small branding stickers, provided these do not interfere with the cake or the compatible lid.

Matching Clear Dome Lid Sold Separately

For a complete Actipack presentation set, pair this base with the GPI Actipack 16DXN03 Clear Cake Domed Lid.

The clear dome:

• Allows customers to view the cake without opening the packaging
• Helps protect decorations from contact during normal handling
• Creates an enclosed presentation for display and collection
• Provides approximately 3 inches of stated dome height
• Is supplied in a matching pack quantity of 210 lids

Position the dome evenly over the base and check the complete edge before moving the packed cake. Compatibility with lids from another Actipack size or a different manufacturer cannot be guaranteed.

Packing and Handling Guidance

• Place the cake centrally on the base
• Check that the full cake fits within the usable base area
• Allow sufficient space for icing and side decorations
• Chill delicate cakes before packing where appropriate
• Fit the compatible dome evenly around the base
• Check the complete closure before lifting the pack
• Carry the packed cake from underneath rather than by the dome
• Keep the cake level during storage and transportation
• Use an outer cake box or suitable carrier when additional protection is required

The base helps support the cake during normal handling, but it should still be carried carefully and kept level, particularly with tall, heavy or delicately decorated products.

Add an Outer Cake Box for Delivery

For deliveries or longer journeys, an outer cardboard cake box can provide additional protection around the dome and make the package easier to carry.

Choose a suitable format from our Cardboard Cake Boxes range. Check both the width and height of the assembled Actipack container before selecting an outer box.

For more clear presentation packaging, browse our Cake and Patisserie Plastic Containers.

Other GPI Actipack Cake Base Sizes

Businesses packaging several cake sizes can compare additional black Actipack bases:

• GPI Actipack 20DXN30 Black Cake Base, 8 Inch – Pack of 210
• GPI Actipack 25DXN30 Black Cake Base, 9 Inch – Pack of 160
• GPI Actipack 26DXN30 Black Cake Base, 10 Inch – Pack of 160
• GPI Actipack 29DXN30 Black Cake Base, 11 Inch – Pack of 120

Each size may require its own matching Actipack dome. Confirm the model number and stated compatibility before ordering bases and lids.

Ideal for Bakeries, Cafés and Caterers

The bulk pack of 210 is suitable for professional businesses that regularly prepare and sell cakes and desserts, including:

• Bakeries and patisseries
• Cafés and coffee shops
• Dessert shops
• Restaurants
• Celebration cake businesses
• Event and wedding caterers
• Hotels and hospitality venues
• Food retailers and chilled counters

Storage and Usage Guidance

Store unused cake bases in their original packaging in a clean and dry location. Protect them from dust, moisture, strong odours and direct sources of heat.

These bases are intended for cake presentation, display and transport. They are not designed for baking, cooking or reheating and should not be placed in an oven or microwave.

Disposal and recycling options depend on the exact material construction, food contamination and facilities available locally. Check with your local authority or commercial waste contractor.

Free Next Working Day UK Mainland Delivery

Next working day delivery is available on qualifying UK Mainland orders placed before the daily 15:00 cut-off. Free next working day delivery applies to qualifying orders over £100 excluding VAT.

Weekends, bank holidays, remote locations and delivery restrictions are excluded. Saturday delivery is available as a paid service. Deliveries to the Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland may take longer.

Frequently Asked Questions