Ultimate Guide to Cutting Round Cakes

When it comes to serving cake at any event, whether a cozy family gathering or a grand wedding reception, the question of "How many will this cake serve?" is as inevitable but how do you cut the cake to make sure you have enough portions? To ease your planning woes, I've whipped up a comprehensive Cake Cutting Guide to ensure you're slicing just the right amount.

Dive into Dessert Portions

Our guide focuses on "dessert" portion sizes, the ideal slice for any sweet occasion. These are typically 1 inch by 2 inches in size - just perfect for a birthday or special celebration. But how does this translate to different cake sizes? Let's cut through the confusion.

Round Cake Portion Perfection

Round cakes are a classic choice, and their serving sizes are a piece of, well, cake to figure out with our guide: 

• 6-inch Round Cake: This petite treat is perfect for intimate affairs, serving up to 14 pieces of cake heaven.

• 8-inch Round Cake: Stepping up the scale, this size comfortably serves 26 portions, making it a go-to for most family celebrations.

• 10-inch Round Cake: Now we're in party territory, with this cake providing 40 servings, ensuring everyone gets a piece of the action.

• 12-inch Round Cake: For larger gatherings, this cake yields 56 portions, keeping the party sweet and satisfied.

• 14-inch Round Cake: The granddaddy of round cakes, this size serves a generous 74 portions, ideal for weddings or significant events.

Each size comes with a visual grid guide, illustrating the ideal way to slice for consistent servings. This not only helps in planning but also ensures every guest enjoys an equal taste of your scrumptious centrepiece.

Square Cakes and More 

While our guide showcases round cakes, the principles apply to square cakes too, often yielding even more portions due to their shape. You can check out the portions guide for square cakes here.

A Slice for Everyone

Always remember, while guides are fantastic for planning, the joy of cake comes from sharing. Don't stress over the exact size of each slice. If you've got a few extra guests, or some who yearn for seconds, a slightly thinner slice will go unnoticed when the cake is cut with care and served with a smile. But, you can always plan ahead and allow for a few extra portions (just in case 🤩)

Here is a useful link to my portions guide.