How much will my cake cost?? .... How much cake do I need??
Please remember that the info below is intended as a guide
The cost of your cake will be determined not only by the size, but also by the flavour you choose, any special dietary requirements, and most notably by the complexity of the design.
And when it comes to portions.... it depends how big you cut the slices! Plus, will everyone at your event want a slice? Will some folk (like me!!) come back for seconds or even thirds! It's an art, not a science, so I'll often give you a couple of option in your quote.
My standard custom cakes are round and have THREE layers of sponge inside. That makes them around 6"/18cm tall.
The smaller of these two numbers assumes a full 'dessert portion', where each slice is the full height of the cake. Expect a very full tummy!
The larger number is a dainty, taster portions (or portions for kids), where you cut each vertical slice into two. This is best when you're eating the cake alongside other desserts or lots of other party food. This is also considered a wedding portion size.
Single-tier cakes
5"/13cm (8-16 portions) from $200
6"/15cm (12-24 portions) from $240
7"/18cm (16-32 portions) from $270
8"/20cm (20-40 portions) from $310
9"/23cm (30-60 portions) from $370
10"/25cm (40-80 portions) from $410
Two-tier cakes
6" + 4" (20-30 portions) from $265
7" + 5" (40-50 portions) from $380
8" + 6" (60-70 portions) from $470
9" + 6" (70-80 portions) from $540
9" + 7" (80-90 portions) from $590
Multi-tier cakes
8", 6" and 4" from (90-100 portions) $600
9", 7" & 5" (110-120 portions) from $725
10", 8", 6" & 4" (120-140 portions) from $900
Cutting Guide
You can, of course, cut your cake anyway you like! But below is my recommendation. It's cleaner, easier and most efficient to cut your cake as a gride rather than as a clock.
