Hi! 

I have to do a cake that feeds 15 people. I'm thinking of doing a 6x3, 3 layer on the bottom and a 4x2, 2 or 3 layer on the top. Do you think this would feed 15 people?

And

How many people would a 3 layer 8x2 feed?

Thanks a bunch!

Erin

Are you saying the bottom and top tiers would only be 3" & 2" tall, respectively, but they would be torted and filled?  They'd have to be pretty thin cake layers to not be taller than that.  If I bake a 6" cake I make 2 approximately 2" tiers that are then torted & filled (so three layers of filling total) and usually end up between 4-5 inches tall once it's covered in buttercream and/or fondant.  That being said, when created in the same way described above, my 8" serves 20 generously, my 6" serves 12, and my 4" serves 2-3 depending how it's cut.  

If you really end up with 3" and 2" tall tiers after filled and torted, I would assume you plan to cut bigger servings than the standard 1"-2" slices and you wouldn't get as many servings.  If that's true, a 6" & 4" for 15 might be pushing it if it's the only dessert to be served. 

Thank you so much for your advice! I never word it correctly. Lol so each cake (4 and 2) would be about 4" tall after I fill them. Do you think it would be enough then?

Goodness ... the 4" and 6". I'm loosing it! 

Goodness ... the 4" and 6". I'm loosing it! 

Goodness ... the 4" and 6". I'm loosing it! 

Yes, that should be plenty!  This is a 6" & 4" that served 17 nicely!

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Thank you! Beautiful cake. :)

I'm sure it'll be more than enough for your guests :) Have fun!