Finger portions
About 1 inch by 1 inch. The traditional wedding portion, served with tea or coffee in the evening.
Dessert portions
About 1 inch by 2 inches. A more generous slice, ideal if your cake is being served as dessert.
Portions per tier
| Round tier | Finger portions | Dessert portions |
|---|---|---|
| 6 inch round | about 25 | about 12 |
| 8 inch round | about 45 | about 22 |
| 10 inch round | about 70 | about 35 |
| 12 inch round | about 100 | about 50 |
Popular combinations
| Cake | Tier sizes | Finger portions | Dessert portions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tiers | 6 and 8 inch | about 70 | about 35 |
| 3 tiers | 6, 8 and 10 inch | about 140 | about 70 |
| 4 tiers | 6, 8, 10 and 12 inch | about 240 | about 120 |
This is a guide for round tiers about 4 inches deep. The exact number of portions depends on your cake's design and how it's cut, and we'll confirm it with you when we design your cake.
Feeding a big crowd?
A table or cutting cake kept behind the scenes is a lovely way to feed more guests while keeping your display cake the size you want.
Let's make your cake.
Dates fill months in advance. Tell us about your day and we'll be in touch to start planning your cake.