This may vary for other shapes and sizes. A square cake usually yields more than any other shape. It is a tad bit difficult to understand the portions of the cake according to shape and size. So, I will give an easy guide for that. Cakes have a lot of types, shapes, and sizes. People go all out when ordering cakes for a special occasion. Also, you have sponge cakes, tiered cakes, theme cakes, and of course, ice cream cakes.
The most common type of cake used is a sponge cake. But if you are using a fruit cake, it will yield more portions as it is firmer and easier to cut into small pieces. Similarly, an ice cream cake needs to be ordered more as it is softer and melts too. The most common type of cake is a sponge cake and the most common shapes for cakes are square, round, and heart.
As you can see, the square cake yields the most portions. If you have an unusual-shaped cake like a pentagon or an octagon then, it will yield similar portions to a square cake. The tiered cakes yield more portions. But, the portions depend on the shape of the tiered cake too.
Tiered cakes are usually served at weddings. A standard slice of cake of a tiered cake is 4 inches in height, 2 inches in length, and 1 inch in width. This can make cutting and serving a cake a lot more challenging. The height of a cake can be influenced by a lot of factors. If I make a cake taller than 7 inches, I cut it into thin slices about 1 inch wide. Then I cut each slice in half, horizontally. This means that out of each slice I make, I create 2 servings.
For tall cakes, I double the servings shown below, since those are based on a shorter cake 4 inches. When trying to determine the right size of cake to make based on the numbers below, please refer to the far right column. Once you know the number of servings you need, you can start to think about what size of cake you should make. A single-tiered layer cake has set number of servings.
However, this can vary based on the shape of the cake. For example, a square 8 inch cake will have more servings than a round 8 inch cake. Round and square cakes are by far the most common shapes.
With that in mind, I chose to focus on these shapes in the diagram below. It includes the number of portions, based on the cake layer diameter:. If you want to make a cake that is a different shape, Wilton has a great chart that shares the serving sizes of a variety of shaped cakes.
If you need to feed a large number of people, you may need to make a tiered cake. Tiered cakes have a lot more variety and flexibility in their number of servings. Different sized tiers vary in serving size, and you can combine them in a ton of ways. Part of picking the right size of cake comes down to having the right number of servings, but other factors can come into play.
Some people want a specific number of tiers, or a cake design that requires extra space between each tier to add decorations. So what can you do if your guest list or your budget doesn't quite fit your vision for a dramatic multi-tiered cake? We know the tricks! There are three fun ways to make your cake taller and more elegant without all that extra cake.
We love dummy cake tiers, also known as tiers on cake boards, because they give a smart-sized cake a celebrity-sized presentation. When you want a big tiered cake for your wedding or special event but don't need all that cake, dummy tiers allow your vision to be realized on as large a cake as you need to make your celebration complete.
Platforms or cake dowels help lift your tires up off each other, giving your cake height without extra layers of cake. These platformed tiers make your cake feel light and airy, and invite a fresh decoration to the top of each lifted cake. Platforms boost your cake and also give you more space to wrap flowers, have a candy display, garlands, and cascading decorations now. You can even create empty tiers using cake platforms.
These give you space for flower arrangements, scenery, and other elaborate decorations between your layers of cake. Empty tiers are perfect when you want height and beauty without five or six actual layers of cake. Sunflower Baking Company would be honored to craft your tiered cake for your wedding or other special event. We'll help you sort out the servings, pick your price, and make the petite or towering tiered cake of your dreams. Contact us today to design your cake. Ship Sunflour Nationwide.
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