I know there can be a large variance here. I have 2 different charts in front of me...one is Earlenes and I'm not sure what the other one is. Just in these two charts an 8" round has 15 (Earlene's) and 20 (other) wedding servings. That can add up to quite a difference.

So, how many servings on the various sizes? How big are your slices?

THANKS!!

I use a serving size of 1x2x4 for my two layer cakes and 2x2x2 for my single layer cakes.

You will get a lot of different opinions on this because some people think cake is dessert and others think it is a meal. Whatever you decide make sure to make a note and let your customers know what size you are planning your servings at. That way if they want them larger or smaller they can adjust their order accordingly.

For wedding servings I used Earlene's chart. It seemed to work the best. For birthday cakes I always asked if the guests were big cake eaters or small cake eaters.

Most of the time the number varies as leily said. Her information is very good and reliable.

Michele

I do the same as leily.. 1x2x4 for 2 layer cakes and 2x2 for single layer sheet cakes. I use this module for my serving chart too.. http://forum.cakecentral.com/modules/Forums/files/cake_serving_guide_219.pdf

jkalman...yup, that's the chart I have that I was leaning toward using!

Do you do the wedding size servings (1x2x4 for double layer and 2x2x2 for single layer) for both wedding and party cakes?

Yup. 1x2x4 really isn't a bad slice of cake.

I'll have to cut the 1x2x4 slices for my nieces cake next weekend to visualize!

Anyone else use a different chart?

I use your rationalization too indydebi.. thanks for being such a good role model!!