It depends on how many people you expect to eat it. Here’s a rough portion guide to help you plan.
Cake Size | Sponge Cakes- Fresh cream / Buttercream | Madeira Cakes | Chocolate Biscuit | Rich Fruit | Carrot Cake |
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7″ Square | 6 – 8 people | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
8″ Round | 8 people | 25 people | 40 people | 40 people | 25 people |
10″ Round | 10 – 12 people | 35 – 40 people | 60 people | 60 people | 35 – 40 people |
12″ Square | 20 – 30 people | 40 – 50 people | 100 people | 100 people | 40 – 50 people |
14″ Square | 30 – 40 people | 50 – 60 people | N/A | N/A | 50 – 60 people |
16″ Square | 45 – 60 people | 60 – 70 people | N/A | N/A | 60 – 70 people |
18″ Square | 60 – 80 people | 70 – 80 people | N/A | N/A | 70 – 80 people |
17″ Sq & 10″ Round Stacked | 80 – 100 people | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
18″ x 30″ Sheet Cake | 200 people | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |