To help gauge what size of cake you need here are some figures that may help:
The following gives an approximate number of portions per cake. For example a six inch fruit cake with feed 25 guests.
|
Round Cakes (portions) |
Square Cakes (portions) | |
|
Fruit Cakes | ||
|
6" |
25 |
35 |
|
8" |
40 |
45 |
|
10" |
75 |
90 |
|
12" |
110 |
130 |
|
Madeira, Chocolate, Carrot, Lemon Cakes | ||
|
6" |
14 |
18 |
|
8" |
25 |
32 |
|
10" |
39 |
50 |
|
12" |
56 |
72 |