Description
9-Inch Black Cake Base for Display, Takeaway and Transport
In stock. Present celebration cakes, cheesecakes, layered sponges and premium desserts on these professional GPI Actipack 25DXN30 black cake bases. Supplied in a bulk pack of 160 bases, they are suitable for bakeries, cafés, patisseries, dessert shops, caterers and food retailers preparing cakes for chilled display, customer collection or takeaway.
Each round base has a stated size of 9 inches, providing a firm platform for appropriately sized medium cakes and desserts. Its rigid construction helps reduce flexing during normal preparation, packing and handling, while the black finish creates a clean border around the finished product.
The dark base provides strong visual contrast against cream, icing, fruit, chocolate, decorative piping and colourful toppings. This helps cakes stand out in chilled cabinets and gives collection or takeaway orders a polished, professional appearance.
This product contains cake bases only. Clear dome lids are not included. Complete the presentation pack with the matching GPI Actipack 25DXN03 Clear Cake Domed Lids, 9 Inch – Pack of 160.
Explore more packaging for cakes, pastries and desserts in our wider Bakery and Patisserie Packaging collection.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Product Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Guillin GPI Actipack |
| Model / MPN | 25DXN30 |
| Product Type | Round black cake presentation base |
| Stated Size | 9 inch |
| Approximate Metric Diameter | 22.9cm |
| Shape | Round |
| Colour | Black |
| Pack Quantity | 160 cake bases |
| Dome Lid Included | No – compatible lids are sold separately |
| Compatible Lid | GPI Actipack 25DXN03 clear cake dome |
| Typical Uses | Celebration cakes, cheesecakes, layered sponges, gateaux, tarts and chilled desserts |
Key Features and Benefits
- 9-inch round format: suitable for appropriately sized celebration cakes, cheesecakes and desserts
- Premium black finish: creates contrast and helps decorations stand out in chilled displays
- Rigid support: helps reduce flexing during normal preparation, packing and handling
- Actipack compatibility: designed for use with the matching 25DXN03 clear dome lid
- Base-only pack: practical for businesses that already stock compatible domes
- Matching case quantity: the recommended clear lid is also supplied in a pack of 160
- Professional presentation: suitable for chilled counters, collection orders and takeaway
- Bulk pack of 160: ideal for regular bakery production, catering and food retail
Suitable for 9-Inch Cakes, Cheesecakes and Gateaux
The 9-inch format provides a practical presentation base for medium celebration cakes and whole desserts that need firm support during display and packing.
Typical applications include:
- Nine-inch round celebration cakes
- Birthday and anniversary cakes
- Cheesecakes
- Layered sponge cakes
- Gateaux and mousse cakes
- Chocolate and ganache cakes
- Fruit and custard tarts
- Premium chilled desserts
- Whole cakes for retail counters
- Cakes prepared for customer collection
Always measure the completed product before packing. Side icing, piped borders, fruit, chocolate decorations and cake toppers may increase the overall width or height required inside the compatible dome.
Black Finish for Premium Cake Presentation
The black base creates a defined border around the cake and helps colourful toppings and decorative finishes stand out. It works particularly well with white cream, fresh fruit, chocolate, gold details, glazed finishes and brightly coloured icing.
This presentation is useful for:
- Chilled bakery display cabinets
- Patisserie and dessert counters
- Celebration cake collections
- Takeaway cake orders
- Event and wedding catering
- Restaurant dessert displays
- Retail cake counters
Compatible product, price, ingredient, allergen or branding labels may be applied where required, provided they do not interfere with the cake or prevent the compatible dome from fitting correctly.
Pair with the Matching 25DXN03 Clear Cake Dome
Complete the Actipack presentation set with the GPI Actipack 25DXN03 Clear Cake Domed Lid.
The matching clear dome:
- Keeps cakes and decorations visible during chilled display
- Helps reduce direct contact with icing, fruit and toppings
- Creates an enclosed presentation for collection and takeaway
- Is designed for the compatible 9-inch Actipack base
- Is supplied in a matching pack quantity of 160 lids
Use the recommended 25DXN03 dome for the intended fit. Compatibility with lids from another Actipack size, manufacturer or product range cannot be guaranteed.
What Is Included?
- 160 GPI Actipack black cake bases
- 9-inch round format
- Model: 25DXN30
- Clear domed lids are not included
The compatible GPI Actipack 25DXN03 clear cake dome lid is sold separately in a matching pack of 160.
Cake Packing and Handling Guidance
- Place the base on a clean, flat and stable surface
- Position the cake centrally on the base
- Check that the cake fits within the usable base area
- Allow sufficient space for piped borders and side decorations
- Chill delicate cakes before packing where appropriate
- Lower the compatible dome carefully over the cake
- Align the dome evenly around the complete base
- Check the connection before moving the assembled pack
- Carry the container from underneath the base
- Keep the cake level during display and transport
The base helps support the cake during normal handling, but the completed pack should always be lifted from underneath. Do not carry the assembled container by holding only the clear dome.
Add an Outer Cake Box for Delivery
For longer journeys, event catering or delivery, an outer cardboard cake box can provide additional protection around the assembled Actipack container.
Browse our Cardboard Cake Boxes and compare the internal width and height with the complete base-and-dome pack before selecting a box.
The outer box should provide enough room for the assembled container without pressing against the dome or the cake decorations.
For more clear display and takeaway options, browse our Cake and Patisserie Plastic Containers.
Other GPI Actipack Cake Base Sizes
Businesses packaging several cake sizes can compare additional Actipack black bases:
- GPI Actipack 16DXN30 Black Cake Base, 6 Inch – Pack of 210
- GPI Actipack 20DXN30 Black Cake Base, 8 Inch – Pack of 210
- GPI Actipack 22DXN30 Black Cake Base, 8.5 Inch – Pack of 180
- GPI Actipack 26DXN30 Black Cake Base, 10 Inch – Pack of 160
- GPI Actipack 29DXN30 Black Cake Base, 11 Inch – Pack of 120
Each cake base size may require its own compatible Actipack dome. Confirm the model number and stated compatibility before ordering bases and lids.
Storage, Usage and Disposal Guidance
Store unused bases in their original packaging in a clean and dry location. Protect them from dust, crushing, strong odours and direct sources of heat.
These bases are intended for cake presentation, chilled display and transport. They should not be used for baking, cooking or reheating and must not be placed in an oven or microwave.
Recycling and disposal 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
What is included in this pack?
The case contains 160 GPI Actipack 25DXN30 black cake bases. Clear dome lids are not included.
What size is each cake base?
Each base has a stated size of 9 inches, which is approximately 22.9cm in diameter.
Which dome lid fits this base?
Use the GPI Actipack 25DXN03 Clear Cake Domed Lid.
Are clear dome lids included?
No. This listing contains the black cake bases only. Compatible clear domed lids are sold separately.
What cakes fit a 9-inch base?
The base is suitable for appropriately sized 9-inch celebration cakes, cheesecakes, layered sponges, gateaux, tarts and chilled desserts.
Can the base be used for takeaway and transport?
Yes. Pair it with the compatible dome, keep the assembled pack level and use an outer cake box where additional protection is required.
Why choose a black cake base?
The black finish creates contrast and helps icing, fruit, chocolate and decorative toppings stand out in chilled displays.
Can the base go in an oven or microwave?
No. It is intended for presentation and transport and should not be used for baking, cooking or reheating.
Can I use a different clear dome?
Compatibility with other domes cannot be guaranteed. Use the recommended GPI Actipack 25DXN03 lid for the intended fit.
How many bases are supplied?
Each case contains 160 black cake bases.
Are other Actipack sizes available?
Yes. Other black Actipack bases are available in 6-inch, 8-inch, 8.5-inch, 10-inch and 11-inch sizes.
Do you offer free next working day delivery?
Yes. Free next working day UK Mainland delivery is available on qualifying orders over £100 excluding VAT placed before the daily 15:00 cut-off.