Serving guide
How much cake do you need?
Choose the right size and portion for your celebration, from an intimate cake to a full-height showstopper.
Dessert serving
A generous slice, roughly 2" x 1". Best when the cake is the main event and served as dessert.
Coffee serving
A smaller taste, roughly 1" x 1". Common for weddings and functions where cake is served alongside other food.
1 to 2 layers · wedge cut
Short Cakes
Round or heart cakes cut into classic wedges. Perfect for smaller gatherings and everyday celebrations.
| Size | Serves wedge slices |
|---|---|
| 4" | 4 to 6 |
| 5" | 6 to 8 |
| 6" | 6 to 10 |
| 7" | 10 to 14 |
| 8" | 10 to 16 |
| 9" | 11 to 18 |
| 10" | 12 to 20 |
| 12" | 20 to 28 |
| 6" heart | 6 to 10 |
| 8" heart | 10 to 16 |
| 10" heart | 12 to 20 |
Ranges run from a generous cut to a neat cut.
3 to 4 layers · grid cut
Signature & Tall Height
Three layers is my most-loved height, and four layers adds extra drama. Both are cut into a grid of dessert or coffee slices. A fourth layer gives taller slices, not more of them.
| Size | Dessert serves 2" x 1" | Coffee serves 1" x 1" |
|---|---|---|
| 4" | 4 | 7 to 9 |
| 5" | 6 to 7 | 12 to 14 |
| 6" | 9 to 10 | 18 to 21 |
| 7" | 12 to 14 | 24 to 28 |
| 8" | 16 to 18 | 31 to 36 |
| 9" | 20 to 23 | 40 to 46 |
| 10" | 24 to 28 | 49 to 57 |
| 12" | 35 to 41 | 70 to 81 |
| 6" heart | 8 to 9 | 16 to 18 |
| 8" heart | 13 to 15 | 27 to 31 |
| 10" heart | 21 to 24 | 42 to 49 |
Ranges run from a generous cut to a neat cut.
Any height · grid cut
Squares & Rectangles
Squares and rectangles cut a clean grid at any height, so short and tall cakes give the same count. Great for big crowds, workplaces and parties.
| Size | Dessert serves 2" x 1" | Coffee serves 1" x 1" |
|---|---|---|
| 8" square | 29 to 32 | 58 to 64 |
| 6" x 9" rectangle | 25 to 27 | 49 to 54 |
| 9" x 12" rectangle | 50 to 54 | 97 to 108 |
| 18" x 9" rectangle | 75 to 81 | 146 to 162 |
| 24" x 9" rectangle | 99 to 108 | 194 to 216 |
Larger sizes available on enquiry.
Stacked
Tiered Cakes
Add up the servings for each tier. Here are a few popular combinations, all Signature Height.
| Size | Dessert serves 2" x 1" | Coffee serves 1" x 1" |
|---|---|---|
| 6" & 8" | 25 to 28 | 49 to 57 |
| 8" & 10" | 40 to 46 | 80 to 93 |
| 4", 6" & 8" | 29 to 32 | 56 to 66 |
| 6", 8" & 10" | 49 to 56 | 98 to 114 |
Larger tiers available on enquiry.
Everything else
Other Treats
Handy for working out a mix of cake and cupcakes.
| Size | Dessert serves 2" x 1" | Coffee serves 1" x 1" |
|---|---|---|
| Number cake (each digit) | 8 to 13 | 15 to 25 |
| Cupcakes | 1 each | 1 each |
Custom shapes are worked out by finished weight: about 130 to 160 g a dessert slice, 70 to 90 g a coffee slice.
Still not sure?
Tell me how many guests you have and what else is on the menu, and I'll help you land on the right size.
Start your enquiryServings are approximate and vary with how the cake is cut at your venue.