That is ALWAYS my question after I've already prepared and baked the cakes. Then I dwell on the question and I start to panic. I am baking a 12" round cake - 3 layers of chocolate cake 2 layers of oreo filling, for my son's Pre-school "Stepping Up" ceremony. There are 18 kids and assuming each child brings 2 adults (parents grandparents are all invited). Is that enough? When I asked the teacher she wasn't sure. A large cake. I've made a 14" the same way for another party I had with 60 something people and there was a lot of cake left over.
I am tempted to make vanilla cupcakes.. justifying it in my head by saying that not everyone likes chocolate... what would you do??
Please make let me know what you think so I can feel better.
It's enough (for 56).
http://www.wilton.com/cakes/making-cakes/baking-wedding-cake-2-inch-pans.cfm
I made a cake for about 50 people last week. It was a 12,10,8,6 inch square cake each tier 5" thick. There was NOTHING left but this was for older kids who pigged out on cake lol. I think you should have plenty for that many kids/parents.
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I made a cake for about 50 people last week. It was a 12,10,8,6 inch square cake each tier 5" thick. There was NOTHING left but this was for older kids who pigged out on cake lol. I think you should have plenty for that many kids/parents.
No kidding before we cut it we told the teachers that they would most likely have a couple tiers leftover because they didn't get the turnout they were expecting. They were going to use those tiers for the end of year teacher's meeting that weekend but guess they had to get something else lol.
I made a cake for about 50 people last week. It was a 12,10,8,6 inch square cake each tier 5" thick. There was NOTHING left but this was for older kids who pigged out on cake lol. I think you should have plenty for that many kids/parents.
Seriously? That means everyone had over 2 party sized servings! Are you sure someone didn't sneak off with a tier? lol
Seriously? That means everyone had over 2 party sized servings! Are you sure someone didn't sneak off with a tier? lol
My sister is the one who stayed for the whole thing I had to get home and get dinner cooking. She said one little boy had 5 BIG pieces. We cut the pieces to start with about 1.5"x2"
Wow...good thing these kids didn't go home with you! LOL
AI probably would have made more than a 12" for a possible number of 54. I probably would add some cupcakes in another flavor just in case. I hate the idea of running out.
But a 12, 10, 8, and 6 would not have been on my radar for just 60 people. It is incredible to me that 60 people could put that much cake away. Must have been some darn good cake!
I probably would have made more than a 12" for a possible number of 54. I probably would add some cupcakes in another flavor just in case. I hate the idea of running out.
But a 12, 10, 8, and 6 would not have been on my radar for just 60 people. It is incredible to me that 60 people could put that much cake away. Must have been some darn good cake!
I was originally quoted at 150 people we just didn't get the turn out they were expecting for the graduation (most likely because of the rain).
I had the same idea of baking cupcakes as well in a different flavor, but I had already spent so much time and money on the cake which was my contribution to the class as a parent. I ended up cutting the cake and served slices cut about 1 1/2"x 2" slices (there were other desserts and fruit) and there was a little less than 1/2 the cake left. Thank you all for your input. I definitely felt more comfortable going with what I had.
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