Serving Number Question. Do I Have This Right?
Decorating By mysonshines Updated 31 Aug 2006 , 2:25pm by lacie
per the chart, 2 -10" rounds will serve 38, right? That doesn't seem right to me. Anyway, I am right in thinking that if I add another 10" layer (all 2 "deep) the cake will serve 57? I'm trying to make this Thomas cake and the woman wants about 50 servings. Any other cautions or ideas? Thank you! [/img]
Maybe if you did the 2-10" cakes, and used the 3-D train pan to make Thomas it would be plenty. I personally would not want to deal with a 6" tall 10" round cake. The customer would more than likely not cut it correctly anyway. Just my opinion. It's a cute cake though!
Do you mean like 2 separate cakes? Or are you talking about layers?
I am definitely no expert, but i would think a 10 inch cake (torted or layers) would serve somewhere in the area of 25-30 people. I think maybe you would need to add an additional cake or do a different size
Yes it will serve 38 but remember that's WEDDING CAKE portions - 2" x 1" only. If this is a birthday cake, and it's the only dessert being served, I wouldn't count on this cake serving more than 24. If you make it taller, the slices will need to be even narrower, which will be a problematic cut. I'd conform this design to a sheet cake. If she insists on the round, maybe make a side sheet cake.
Thank you very much! I'm still confused. The woman that ordered the cake is a friend of a friend and a bit particular- so far. She really wants this cake and to put her own new thomas trains atop. I am now considering 2 -12" round cakes. I'm a little concerned about it looking squat. How many would you say that serves? I was thinking of charging $75. Fair? Is there a matrix that gives more reasonable portion sizes. I mostly will be doing party cakes and want to be generous with sizes. Thanks again!
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