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Cake Cutting & Cake Sizing Details
Cakes: 3 or 4 in. High Cakes
The figures for servings are estimates and can vary depending on how the cake is cut
Shape Size Number
Servings
Party
Number
Servings
Wedding
Round 6in 12 12
  8in 20 24
  10in 28 38
  12in 40 56
  14in 63 78
  16in 77 100
Square 6in 12 18
  8in 20 32
  10in 30 50
  12in 48 72
  14in 63 98
  16in 80 128
Sheet 1/4 sheet (7 x 11 in ) 28 32
  1/2 sheet (9 x 13 in) 45 50
  3/4 sheet (11 x 15 in) 60 74
  Full sheet (12 x 18 in) 72 98

Cake Cutting Guide
Below is the general plan for cutting a cake.
Wedding Cake (1 x 2 in. slices)
Square Tiers: Move in 2 in. from the outer edge and cut vertically, top to bottom. Slice and serve 1 in. pieces of cake. Now move in another 2 in. and repeat process until the entire tier is cut.
Round Tiers: Move in 2 in. from tier's outer edge and cut a circle. Slice and serve 1 in. pieces from around the circle. Now move in another 2 in. and cut another circle. Repeat process until the tier is completely cut. The center core of each tier and the small top tier can be cut into 4ths, 6ths, or more, depending on the size.

Party Cake (1 1/2 x 2 in. slices)
Rounds: To cut round cakes, move in 2 in. from the cake's outer edge; cut a circle and then slice approximately 1 1/2 in. pieces within the circle. Now move in another 2 in. and cut another circle; slice approximately 1 1/2 in. pieces. Continue until the cake is completely cut. Note: 6 in. diameter cakes should be cut in wedges, without a center circle.
Squares: To cut square cakes, move in 2 in. from the outer edge and cut top to bottom, then slice approximately 1 1/2 in. pieces. Now move in another 2 in. and continue until the entire cake is cut.
Sheets: Cut sheet cakes similar to square cakes.