Wedding Cake Sizes And Servings

Size of round cake.

Wedding cake sizes and servings. Everything you need to know what s the history behind wedding cake tiers. Servings are based on a 3 layer 2 oz slice cake specific size information is on the individual cake pages in the cake catalog. This is the standard size of a slice of wedding cake.

An average 2 layer cake mix yields 4 to 5 1 2 cups of batter. Generally i mean a slice of cake that is 4 inches tall 1 inch wide and 2 inches in length. The following chart shows the sizes and approximate number of servings for each cake shape.

This post isn t just about wedding cakes though. 4 x 2 x 1 3 8. To find the number of servings divide the pan area by the serving size area.

Cake size shape and type. Cakes on the chart are for pans 2 3 full of batter. Portions for sheet cakes.

At home we tend to cut the more generous party style slices approximately 1 5 x 2. To find the cake serving size area multiply the length and width of the cake slice. The stacked wedding cake tier delicacy originated in a medieval tradition whereby individual cakes were stacked up as high as possible and the bride and groom were asked to kiss over the top of it.

468 2 4 2 117 servings. The first chart shows the approximate numbers of servings that can be expected from the corresponding size of a round 2 layer cake. It depends on how you slice it.