Q&A

How many people does each cake size serve?

How many people does each cake size serve?

Cake Portions Chart

Cake Size Round Cake Square Cake
6 inch (15 cm) 11 servings 18 servings
7 inch (18 cm) 15 servings 24 servings
8 inch (20 cm) 20 servings 32 servings
9 inch (23 cm) 27 servings 35 servings

How much cake do I need for 30 guests?

Cake sizes and recommended servings

2 lb. (8″) 8 – 12 servings
4 lb. (10″) 16 – 24 servings
5 lb. (12″) 20 – 30 servings
6 lb. (12″) 25 – 35 servings
7 lb. (14″) 30 – 40 servings

How many servings are in a 12 inch square cake?

12 inch cakes can be very generously served to 40 people with each slice measuring about 1 inch across the back. A standard fork is about one inch wide. Keep in mind that the thinner slice of a 12 inch cake is 6 inches long and 4 or 5 inches tall. Of course a large thin slice of cake can be unwieldy.

How big is a serving of a cake?

For the purposes of this chart, party serving amounts are based on cake slices that measure about 1½ x 2 inches in size. Wedding servings are based on slices that measure about 1 x 2 inches in size. Remember that number of servings are intended as a guide only. Actual results may vary.

How many servings in a round cake pan?

You’ll have 9 servings. A round cake pan is the pan that you’d use to make a classic layer cake or round birthday cake. The most common sizes 8 or 9 inches, but they come in a huge variety of sizes, which can be used to make cakes of varying tiers or size.

How big of a Pan do I need for a half sheet cake?

You have an 18″ x 26″ pan. To find the pan area, multiply the pan length by the pan width. You’re serving cake slices that measure 2″ x 2″. To find the cake serving size area, multiply the length and width of the cake slice. Now you know that you have a 468″ 2 pan area and a 4″ 2 serving size area.

How to find the size of a cake pan?

To find the cake serving size area, multiply the length and width of the cake slice. 2″ x 2″ slice = 4″ 2 cake serving size area Now you know that you have a 468″ 2 pan area and a 4″ 2 serving size area. To find the number of servings, divide the pan area by the serving size area.