Sizing Info — CAKE (2024)

FAQs

How do I know what size cake to get? ›

5 inch round - 2 layer cake serves 4/5 people (3 layer 5/6 servings) 6 inch round - 2 layer cake serves 6/8 people (3 layer 8/10 servings) 7 inch round - 2 layer cake serves 10/12 people (3 layer 12/15 servings) 8 inch round - 2 layer cake serves 15/20 people (3 layer 20/25 servings)

The most common size for homemade cake recipes is a large rectangle. It's baked in a standard 9-by-13-inch cake pan. This is a perfect size for parties, and you can expect to get between 12 and 20 slices from a single cake.

10 in cakes can be sensibly served to up to 25 people with each slice measuring about 1 1⁄4 inches across the back or about the width of a teaspoon. As with the 8 inch cakes, 10 inch cakes can be served event style. Cut event style, a 10 inch cake can be served to as many as 39 people.

Cake Tiers and Serving Sizes

The average 12" wedding cake serves 40-60 people. The 10" cake on top of that serves 30-40 people and the 8" cake on top of that serves 20-25 people. So a classic 3-tier cake with 12, 10, and 8 inch layers serves about 100 people.

If you are planning on making or buying a layered cake, you should realize that a single 12-inch cake will yield approximately 25 servings, while it will usually take about three 10-inch cakes for 50 people to each have a slice.

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. Above is a list of the number of servings for some of the most common cake pan sizes. When serving a cake in multiple tiers, you can add the number of servings for each sized tier.

In total, a 6-inch cake has a circumference of 18.85-inches (48cm). If you divide this number by the number of portions you want, you can just mark it out with a toothpick on the edge of the cake.

A 10-inch round cake pan is 78.5 square inches/holds 10-11 cups of batter. Without any adaptions, your 10-inch cake layers will be very thin. You'll need to increase the batter by 25%.

For a large gathering, a sheet cake made in a 9 x 13-inch pan will likely yield the most servings. Depending on how you slice the cake, you can expect to get 15 larger pieces of cake or 20 to 40 smaller pieces.

Is 1 4 sheet cake enough for 25 people? ›

This sweet & simple, 1/4 (Quarter) Sheet Cake serves approximately 25, is rectangular in shape and comes with your choice of a scrumptious cake flavor, accent color, personalized message and simple decor.

Here are some common sheet cake pan measurements: Full sheet cake: 18" x 26" Half sheet cake: 13" x 18"

12” – 12 – 14 servings.

Tiered cakes

For instance, a 4 tiered cake in a standard shape and size, for example, 10-inch, 8-inch, 6-inch, and 4-inch tiers, can generally feed around 75 people. However, a 4 tiered cake in a less standard size with tall tiers could feed a lot more.

We normally recommend 3-4 mini desserts per person if your guests aren't eating a slice of cake. As far as options go, you don't want to overwhelm your guests with too many choices so we typically say only do 2-3 more options than the amount you are allotting each guest.

A 1/2 Sheet Cake Pan is 11 by 15 inches, which will usually serve 18 to 40 people. This size is a lovely option for an anniversary party or interoffice party. A full Sheet Cake Pan is 18 by 24 inches, which will usually serve 48 to 96 people. This is a fabulous event cake for charities and grand company celebrations.

Sabbath's friend makes horizontal slices across the cake, flipping the one-inch thick slab of cake onto a cutting board. From there, she cuts it into one-inch strips, creating columns of cake. Using this technique, a cake that'd normally serve 6 to 8 (when sliced into triangles) can serve 30.

Bake in a 325-degree oven for 85-90 minutes. Serving suggestions for a filled and torted cake, 72 party size pieces.

What is the most desired cake? ›

Chocolate again stole first position as the most searched for cake in 81 countries. Red Velvet is second with 43 countries.

Metal pans are better heat conductors than glass pans, meaning the food inside cooks more evenly. Most baking recipes for cakes, muffins, cupcakes, coffee cake, banana bread, and brownies call for metal bakeware.

While chocolate and vanilla are usually the most traditional choices, birthday cakes are far from traditional. As the decorations get more elaborate, so do the flavors. There is something just special about a birthday cake. Even that flavor itself has become something fun for everyone.

In case you are confused by the graphic – a 6 inch Round Cake will give you 10 Wedding Size Slices and 8 Party Size Slices.

No matter how many cakes you are layering, from 2 up to even 8 tiers, it is best to have at least a 2-inch to a 4-inch difference in the diameter of each tier to create the best look.

Standard cake pans—your go-to eight- and nine-inch rounds—are two inches tall, which makes that the most common height for a homemade cake.

Yes, you can double a cake mix. If you do so, fill baking pans 1/2 full and bake at 325 F until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

For matching a sheet cake to a box, a quarter sheet is 9 x 13, half sheet is 12 x 18 and there are sizes in between.

How big is a 6 inch cake? ›

The only thing you really care about is whether they're good enough to eat. But there are some cakes that are actually measured by their diameter. A 6-inch (15 cm) round cake is the perfect size to feed one person.

Quarter sheet cakes are 9×13 inches in dimensions. It can serve up to 20 people. A half sheet cake is 11×15 inches in dimensions and can serve up to 40 people. Lastly, a Full sheet cake can serve about 80 guests, with measurements being 18×24 inches.

1/8 Sheet Cake | Serves 10-12 | Cakes | Hannaford.

0.5kg serves 3-5. 1.0kg serves 6-11. 1.5kg serves 12-17. 2.0kg serves 18-23.

Since cake baking mixes typically list instructions for 9-by-11-inch pans or 8-by- 8-inch pans, if you have an 11-by-15-inch cake pan, it's difficult to know how much cake mix to use. Also known as a sheet pan, these pans bake sheet cakes that feed over 20 people.

1/3 sheet – 9×13 – 1 1/2 mix. 1/2 sheet – 10×15 (or 11×15) – 2 mix. 2/3 sheet – 12×18 – 3 mix. full sheet – 22×15 – 4 mix.

A Costco half-sheet cake is about 12 inches by 16 inches, which is big enough to serve 48 people. It is about 9 ½ pounds on the scale, and according to Costco's form, 2 pounds of the total weight is the mousse filling.

Slab Cake is not a legal term, and bakeries are free to define a slab as whatever they want. At bakeries, the most common “standard size” for a full slab cake is 16 x 24 inches (40 x 60 cm), and about 3 inches (7 ½ cm) tall. Generally, bakeries sell them by the ½ slab (16 x 12 inches / 20 x 30 cm.)

How much does a 12 inch cookie cake feed? ›

Cookie Cake Sizes

Whether yours is a big bash, a small celebration or something in-between, we've got a Cookie Cake to match. The 12" Cookie Cake serves 8 with ease, while the 16" is perfect for parties up to 16.

The 12 inch cake box is suitable for a 12 inch cake card or drum.

For example, if you are baking a 12 inch cake, you will need a 14 inch drum board. Cake boards can come in a variety of different sizes, shapes, and even thicknesses, meaning there is a cake board out there for your cake. Drum boards that are two inches bigger than the largest tier are generally used.

What should a 6-inch cake be used for? These are pretty small cakes. On average, you can get between 4-8 portions from a single cake. The more you try to get from it, the smaller the portions will be (depending on the height).

12-inch diameter: 40 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.

A 9-inch round cake pan is 63.5 square inches/holds 8 cups of batter. A 10-inch round cake pan is 78.5 square inches/holds 10-11 cups of batter. Without any adaptions, your 10-inch cake layers will be very thin. You'll need to increase the batter by 25%.

This sweet & simple, 1/4 (Quarter) Sheet Cake serves approximately 25, is rectangular in shape and comes with your choice of a scrumptious cake flavor, accent color, personalized message and simple decor.

Sweet & simple 6″ round shaped cake serves approximately 10.

All about Costco Sheet Cake

When it comes to ordering a Costco sheet cake, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, Costco sheet cakes are only available in two sizes: 10×13 inches or 12×18 inches. Second, Costco sheet cakes can only be ordered online; they cannot be ordered in-store.

What is a medium size cake? ›

Medium. 8×8″, 6×6″ 50-60 Servings. 

The 5 inch (13cm) cake in diameter is approximately 6 inches high (15cm).

8” square and/or 9” square (2” deep) 8” round and/or 9” round (2” deep)