"How big a cake do I need?" is one of the first questions people ask. Use this guide as a starting point; we will confirm the right size when you order.
How servings are counted
Party slices are about the width of two fingers and the height of the cake. Wedding portions are smaller, cut as finger-sized rectangles, so the same cake feeds more people at a wedding than at a birthday.
Round cakes (approximate)
| Diameter | Party slices | Wedding portions |
|---|---|---|
| 6 inch | 8 to 12 | about 14 |
| 8 inch | 14 to 20 | about 24 |
| 10 inch | 24 to 30 | about 38 |
| 12 inch | 34 to 40 | about 56 |
Based on standard industry cutting guides for cakes about 4 inches tall. Our cakes in kg equivalents: [PLACEHOLDER: Norie's sizes and weights].
Kilograms vs servings
Many Kenyan bakeries sell cakes by the kilogram. A kilogram is a weight, not a size, so a dense fruit cake and a light sponge of the same weight will look very different. We find it clearer to talk about servings.
Tiered cakes
Add up the servings of each tier. A 10-inch, 8-inch and 6-inch tiered cake gives roughly 75 wedding portions. A plain sheet cake kept in the kitchen is an economical way to feed a big guest list.
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Questions we get asked
How many people does an 8 inch cake serve?
Roughly 14 to 20 party slices, or about 24 wedding portions, for a cake about 4 inches tall.
How many servings in a three-tier wedding cake?
A 10, 8 and 6 inch tiered cake gives roughly 75 wedding portions.
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