Portion Guide
Visual reference guide showing serving sizes for different cake shapes and dimensions
| Cake Size | Wedding (1" x 2") | Party (1.5" x 2") | Generous (2" x 2") |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6" | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| 8" | 24 | 16 | 12 |
| 10" | 38 | 26 | 20 |
| 12" | 56 | 38 | 28 |
| 14" | 78 | 52 | 40 |
| 16" | 100 | 68 | 50 |
Wedding Style
1" x 2" slices - Traditional wedding portions, smaller and more elegant. Ideal when serving alongside other desserts.
Party Style
1.5" x 2" slices - Standard party portions, most common for celebrations. A good balance of size and servings.
Generous
2" x 2" slices - Larger portions for those who love cake! Perfect when cake is the main dessert.
Helpful Tips
- •These calculations are based on standard 4-inch layer height
- •Taller cakes (5-6 inches) will yield approximately 25% more servings
- •Round cakes yield fewer servings than square cakes of the same diameter
- •Always order 10-15% extra servings to account for variations in cutting
- •For tiered cakes, add up the servings from each tier