Cake Serving Guide
How much cake do you need? Here is how many people each Lark cake serves, so you can order the right size with confidence.
Generous or sensible?
Generous slices are the biggest. Sensible slices are a standard party portion.
Traditional or event style?
Traditional style: wedge shaped slices cut from the center. These are the biggest slices and work best for smaller cakes.
Event style: the cake is cut in rings, then sliced into smaller portions. It serves the most people and is the best way to serve larger cakes. Cakes 12" and larger are always cut event style.
How many people does each cake serve?
| Cake size | Generous slices | Sensible slices | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6" cake | 6 | 10 | Traditional |
| 8" cake | 8 | 14 | Traditional, or 24 event style |
| 10" cake | 12 | 25 | Traditional, or 39 event style |
| 12" cake | 30 | 56 | Event style |
| 14" cake | 45 | 78 | Event style |
| 16" cake | 60 | 100 | Event style |
How big is a slice?
Here is what generous and sensible look like in real life.
- Playing card, 3" across the back: 8" cake, generous slice, traditional cut
- Spoon part of a tablespoon, 2¼" across the back: 8" cake, sensible slice, traditional cut
- Half a business card, 1¾" by 2": 8" to 16" cakes, generous slice, event style cut
- A domino, 1" by 2": 8" to 16" cakes, sensible slice, event style cut
Ready to order?
Every classic cake comes in sizes from 6" up to 16". Need something bigger, tiered, or fully custom? We can help.
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Questions? Call us at 323.667.2968 or visit us at 3337 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026.