Serving Sizes
Cake Sizes & Servings
Choosing the right cake size can be confusing, so we've put together this guide to help.
Our serving recommendations are based on two different slice sizes:
Dessert Slices – Generous portions typically served as dessert.
Coffee Slices – Smaller 1" square portions, commonly served at weddings, events and celebrations where guests are also enjoying other food.
If you'd like larger portions, simply choose a cake size that serves more guests.
Understanding Our Cakes
Layer Cakes
Layer cakes are made up of 2 or 3 layers of cake, filled with buttercream, fruit fillings, curds, ganache or other fillings between each layer.
Example:
- 6" 2 Layer Cake
- 8" 3 Layer Cake
Tiered Cakes
Tiered cakes consist of multiple layer cakes stacked on top of one another in the traditional wedding cake style.
Example:
- 5" 3 Layer + 7" 3 Layer = 2 Tier Cake
- 5" 3 Layer + 7" 3 Layer + 9" 3 Layer = 3 Tier Cake
Single Tier Cake Servings
6" Cake (15cm Diameter)
| Size | Dessert Serves | Coffee Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Single Layer | 6-8 | 10-12 |
| Double Layer | 8-10 | 12-20 |
| Triple Layer | 10-14 | 16-24 |
9" Cake (23cm Diameter)
| Size | Dessert Serves | Coffee Serves |
| Single Layer | 12-16 | 16-24 |
| Double Layer | 16-20 | 20-30 |
| Triple Layer | 20-24 | 30-48 |
11" Cake (27.5cm Diameter)
| Size | Dessert Serves | Coffee Serves |
| Single Layer | 16-24 | 24-30 |
| Double Layer | 20-30 | 28-44 |
| Triple Layer | 26-34 | 40-64 |
Tiered Wedding Cakes
The serving numbers below are based on coffee-sized portions.
2 Layer Per Tier
| Cake Size | Serves |
| 5" + 7" | 30 |
| 6" + 8" | 40 |
| 6" + 9" | 50 |
| 8" + 10" | 64 |
| 9" + 11" | 74 |
| 5" + 7" + 9" | 60 |
| 6" + 8" + 10" | 72 |
| 6" + 9" + 11" | 90 |
3 Layer Per Tier
| Cake Size | Serves |
| 5" + 7" | 40 |
| 6" + 8" | 56 |
| 6" + 9" | 70 |
| 8" + 10" | 84 |
| 9" + 11" | 92 |
| 5" + 7" + 9" | 92 |
| 6" + 8" + 10" | 112 |
| 6" + 9" + 11" | 140 |
Cutting Tall Cakes
Tall cakes can be difficult to cut into traditional wedges.
For the neatest and most accurate servings, we recommend cutting tall cakes into 1" coffee slices, which is the method used by most wedding venues and caterers.
Tiered Cake Pricing
Our smallest tiered cake begins from $400.
Tiered cakes require additional internal supports, boards, assembly time and transportation materials, making them significantly more labour intensive than single-tier cakes.
Final pricing is based on the design, decorations and finishing details requested.
Flowers, handmade decorations, edible images, toppers and other custom elements are quoted separately.
We recommend arranging a consultation for all tiered cake enquiries.
