How many will a 3-tier cake feed?
A 3 tier cake serves about 80 portions comfortably, and is usually the perfect size for a wedding of 80-100 guests if you're serving cake in the evening. At Caked, my standard tiers are made up of 4 layers of sponge, so they're extra tall. Therefore portions can be cut smaller if needed.
So a classic 3-tier cake with 12, 10, and 8 inch layers serves about 100 people. Narrower cakes will be smaller, more affordable, and serve fewer people.
Three-tier wedding cakes are definitely a popular choice for couples. A standard size of 6″, 8″ and 10″ 3 layer tiers, would give you approximately 90 portions, which is a good amount of servings for an average sized wedding.
Number of Servings
In general, three tiers will serve 50 to 100 guests. So, if you're having 150 or more, you'll likely need four or more tiers.
10 in cakes can be sensibly served to up to 25 people with each slice measuring about 1 1⁄4 inches across the back or about the width of a teaspoon. As with the 8 inch cakes, 10 inch cakes can be served event style. Cut event style, a 10 inch cake can be served to as many as 39 people.
Cake Size | Round Cake | Square Cake |
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5 inch (13 cm) | 8 servings | 8 servings |
6 inch (15 cm) | 11 servings | 18 servings |
7 inch (18 cm) | 15 servings | 24 servings |
8 inch (20 cm) | 20 servings | 32 servings |
If you are planning on making or buying a layered cake, you should realize that a single 12-inch cake will yield approximately 25 servings, while it will usually take about three 10-inch cakes for 50 people to each have a slice.
2 lb. (8") | 8 - 12 servings |
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5 lb. (12") | 20 - 30 servings |
6 lb. (12") | 25 - 35 servings |
7 lb. (14") | 30 - 40 servings |
8 lb. (14") | 35 - 45 servings |
Guests | Tiers* | Average cost |
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50 | 2-Tier | $150 – $300 |
60 | 2-Tier | $170 – $350 |
75 | 3-Tier | $250 – $500 |
100 | 3-Tier | $280 – $630 |
If you are ordering a bride's cake only, then it's simple. One slice of cake per guest. So, if you are having 150 guests, you need 150 servings of cake.
How many tiers do I need to feed 200 people?
Reviewing all the cakes found by the wedding cake calculator, for 200 guests we recommend a 5 tier wedding cake where the tiers are 14″, 12″, 10″ and 4″.
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Wedding Cake Sizes Chart.
Number Of Guests | Tiers | Size (Width of Tiers) |
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60-120 | 3 | 6 in x 10 in x 14 in |
120-200 | 4 | 6 in x 8 in x 10 in x 12 in |
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8 inch round - 2 layer cake serves 15/20 people (3 layer 20/25 servings) 9 inch round - 2 layer cake serves 20/25 people (3 layer 30/35 servings)
Approximate Portions for Single-Layer Cake | ||
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Cake Size | Round Sponge | Square Sponge |
6-inch | 11 | 18 |
7-inch | 15 | 24 |
8-inch | 20 | 32 |
A chilled or cold cake slices a lot easier too, especially a cake that is three or four layers high. You can serve the cake chilled or allow it to come to room temperature after slicing. Cut the cake down the middle, using a sharp serrated knife that is long enough to cut through all the cake layers in one cut.
6 & 8" | serves 30 guests |
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6, 8 & 12" | serves 100 |
6, 10 & 14" | serves 130 |
6, 10 & 16" | serves 150 |
8, 12 & 16" | serves 190 |
For 120 people, a standard 3 tier will yield enough portions. For dessert, you will require a larger 4-5 tier. Square cakes will yield more portions than round cakes.
Number Of Guests | Tiers | Size (Width of Tiers) |
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30 or less | 1 | 10 in |
30-60 | 2 | 8 in x 10 in |
60-120 | 3 | 6 in x 10 in x 14 in |
120-200 | 4 | 6 in x 8 in x 10 in x 12 in |
6 inch round - 2 layer cake serves 6/8 people (3 layer 8/10 servings) 7 inch round - 2 layer cake serves 10/12 people (3 layer 12/15 servings) 8 inch round - 2 layer cake serves 15/20 people (3 layer 20/25 servings)