Servings Question

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sstardust17 Posted 13 Oct 2006 , 6:37am
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I have a cake order, but the customer doesn't know how big the cake should be. She is looking to serve 25 - 30 people. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what size round cake she should get? Also can anyone tell me how to figure out how many servings each size will provide?

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melissaanne Posted 13 Oct 2006 , 6:49am
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Hi a 10 inch round would give around 25 serves (2inches by 2 inches by the height of the cake) or around 35 smallers serves (1 inch by 1 inch x the height of the cake).
You could do an 8 inch with a 6 inch on top. That would serve around 32 or. (the 1 inch size).
Hope that gives you some ideas.
Mel

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berryblondeboys Posted 13 Oct 2006 , 11:49am
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I think it depends on the occasion. A birthday cake serving for some reason, is bigger than a wedding cake serving. I'm trying to imagine most people being satisfied with a 1 inch or even a 2 inche piece of cake! I can just see some kids faces - like, "that's it?" LOL

Of course, adults usually take smaller portions unless they are guys - they ALWAYS take larger pieces.

I just made a double 12 inch for about 25-30 people for a meeting (including lots of kids/teens) and there wasn't a heck of a lot left.

Melissa

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berryblondeboys Posted 13 Oct 2006 , 12:23pm
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I think it depends on the occasion. A birthday cake serving for some reason, is bigger than a wedding cake serving. I'm trying to imagine most people being satisfied with a 1 inch or even a 2 inche piece of cake! I can just see some kids faces - like, "that's it?" LOL

Of course, adults usually take smaller portions unless they are guys - they ALWAYS take larger pieces.

I just made a double 12 inch for about 25-30 people for a meeting (including lots of kids/teens) and there wasn't a heck of a lot left.

Melissa

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