Planning help

Cake serving guide

How much cake do you need? These are our estimates for each size. Every cake on the menu also shows its own servings.

Approximate servings by cake size
Size	Party slices1 × 2 × 4 in. Typical for birthdays and weddings.	Dessert slicesAbout twice as wide. Good when cake is the main dessert.
Round cakes
6" round	10–12	6–8
8" round	20–24	10–14
10" round	30–38	16–20
Heart cakes
6" heart	12–14	6–8
8" heart	22–24	12–14
Tiered cakes
6" + 8" tiers	30–35	16–20
8" + 10" tiers	50–60	26–32
6" + 8" + 10" tiers	65–75	34–40

Servings are estimates and depend on how the cake is cut. When in doubt, size up, or add a dozen cookies.

Cookies & treats

For a dessert table, plan on 1 to 2 cookies or cakesicles per guest alongside the cake, or 2 to 3 if they're the main dessert.

Let the cake sit out of the fridge for about an hour so the buttercream softens.
Use a long, sharp knife. Dip it in hot water and wipe it dry between cuts.
Cut a circle about 2 inches in from the edge, then slice that outer ring into 1-inch pieces.
Cut the next ring the same way, and keep going until you reach the small center.

Cutting a heart? Slice it straight across in rows about 2 inches apart, then cut each row into 1-inch pieces.

Remove toppers, disco balls, ribbons and any other non-edible decorations before cutting.