How much cake do I need for 50 People?

I was wondering if a 10, 8, 6 inch cake would be enough for 50 people. Each tier would be two layers of cake.

It depends on what the cake is for. A wedding cake slice is much smaller than a party piece of cake. I assume it is a wedding cake as it is tiered in which case your cake will be plenty for 50 people. A 10 inch cake serves 39-48 and an 8 inch serves 25-30.

If it is for a birthday or another event a 10 inch serves 14 large slices and an 8 inch serves 10. These are estimates. it all depends on the person cutting the cake and how they cut it.

I hope that helps.
Here is a link to wedding cake servings chart. and how to cut a wedding cake.

Small Wedding Cake

by Emily
(Texas)

Hi! I need to make a small wedding cake. It's my first cake for 50 people. I need 2 tiers, both square.

• What 2 pan sizes should I get?


• How high in the pan do I fill the batter?


• Since it is only 2 tiers, do I need to get a
  cardboard to go under the top tier?

Please help!!!

Thank you!!

Hi Emily, For your small wedding cake for 50 people, you will need a 10 inch pan which serves 50, and a 6 inch pan. (serves 18) but I imagine the bride and groom are keeping that top tier.

You may want to do a 12 inch base which serves 72 just to make sure there is enough or even a little extra. An 8 inch top tier looks best with that size cake.

Yes I would still use cardboard rounds underneath the top tier and some support within the bottom tier for the top tier to sit on.

The amount of batter you will need for a 10 inch square is 4 1/2 to 6 cups for each pan. Fill your pans 2/3 full to allow for rising. The 6 inch cake pans will need 2-2 1/2 cups of cake batter. Hope that helps you out. Please submit a photo of your finished cake. You can use the same form and I will add the picture to this post. You can also tell us how it went and what you discovered along the way or even enter the cake decorating contest here.

What size cake pans to serve 150 people generously

Question:My daughter is going with round layers - 3 or 4. What size pans do we need for each to serve 150 guests with mid-generous slices?

Answer:For generous serving size I would go with a 16 inch a 12 inch and an 8 inch. That will give you plenty. Maybe even some leftovers.

What size pans for a 4 tier cake for 200 people

What size square pans would I need for a 4 tier cake serving approx. 200 people?

I would go with a 16 inch base a 12 inch an 8 inch and a 6 inch. That will be plenty of cake to feed 200 guests. This is assuming that you will be making the cake tiers two layers with a filling. For a cake this size and this heavy you might want to take a look at the Cake Stackers, which is an internal support for cakes. I use them exclusively now. They take the worry and stress out of delivering and setting up. Take a look wedding cake supports and be amazed!
Hope this helps you with deciding what size pans to use for your 4 tier wedding cake. If you want to share a picture of it afterwards please go to wedding cake photos page and do that. We would love to see it.

What size cake to feed 300-350 people?

by Chelsea
(UP of Michigan)

I just got a call for a wedding next month and she wants a cake to feed 300-350 people. I am looking for ideas on tiers and sizes of pans. I think I am going to give her the option of having sheet cakes in the kitchen. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

Hi Chelsea, A round 16-12-8-6 feeds 220, That is the largest i would want to go personally and then give them a sheet cake for the rest of the servings. You can see my wedding cake servings chart with servings.

For a cake that size you would have to deliver the cake half way stacked or not stacked at all and complete it at the venue.