How many pounds of cake do I need for 12 people?
Many more combinations are possible. 2 tier wedding cakes start at 6 pounds (30 servings) using a 6″ tier on a 10″ tier….Cake sizes and recommended servings.
| 2 lb. (8″) | 8 – 12 servings |
|---|---|
| 3 lb. (9″) | 12 – 18 servings |
| 4 lb. (10″) | 16 – 24 servings |
| 5 lb. (12″) | 20 – 30 servings |
| 6 lb. (12″) | 25 – 35 servings |
How big is a cake for 100 people?
They want a tiered cake for 100 people. Never did a cake for that many people. How many tiers and what size cakes do you think I should do? For example, a 12-9-6 tiered round is exactly 100 wedding sized servings (8 cubic inches). You can do a 10″, 8″, 6′ Square which is 50, 32 and 18 servings or 12″ 9″ and 6″ round which is 56, 32 and 12 servings.
How many tiers and what size cake do you think I should do?
How many tiers and what size cakes do you think I should do? For example, a 12-9-6 tiered round is exactly 100 wedding sized servings (8 cubic inches). You can do a 10″, 8″, 6′ Square which is 50, 32 and 18 servings or 12″ 9″ and 6″ round which is 56, 32 and 12 servings.
How many servings do you need for a 20 lb cake?
Often you can get more servings per cake than quoted here. This is a basic guide only. Many more combinations are possible. We rate the yield on OUR cakes to serve 5 people to the pound (3.2 oz. per slice) so for example if you have 100 guests you recommend a 20 lb. cake.
Do you need a serving chart for a cake?
Whether you need to know how many servings your cake will yield or how much batter or icing you need to fill your pan, this cake sizes and cake serving chart will help you figure it out! Make sure your cake is the right size for any party with this cake size chart.
Often you can get more servings per cake than quoted here. This is a basic guide only. Many more combinations are possible. We rate the yield on OUR cakes to serve 5 people to the pound (3.2 oz. per slice) so for example if you have 100 guests you recommend a 20 lb. cake.
Whether you need to know how many servings your cake will yield or how much batter or icing you need to fill your pan, this cake sizes and cake serving chart will help you figure it out! Make sure your cake is the right size for any party with this cake size chart.
Do you need to make different sizes of cake?
If you want to make a cake that is a different shape, Wilton has a great chart that shares the serving sizes of a variety of shaped cakes. If you need to feed a large number of people, you may need to make a tiered cake. Tiered cakes have a lot more variety and flexibility in their number of servings.
What size cake to serve 70-80 people?
She would like a 2 tiered cake to serve about 70-80 people, a small serve each (a coffee serve not dessert serve). I was thinking maybe a 6″ and a 10″? Or do you think I should go an 8″ and a 12″?
