Guide · from the studio
Cake size guide: how many pounds for how many people?
Use this as a rough planning guide for a custom cake in Cumilla. Guest count, portion size, recipe and the agreed design all matter. Share your event details and confirm the suitable size with Mari before ordering.
A rough starting estimate is 6–8 portions per pound. Confirm the actual cake and serving plan with Mari.
| Size | Serves about | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 6–8 people | A couple, a small family celebration, a “just because” cake |
| 2 lb | 12–16 people | A family birthday at home |
| 3 lb | 18–24 people | A birthday with cousins and neighbours |
| 4 lb | 24–32 people | Anniversary dinners, office or school celebrations |
| 5 lb + | 30+ people | Gaye holud, bigger parties |
| Tiered | Confirm with Mari | Holud, engagements, big first birthdays |
Choose the size around your event
- Share the approximate guest count and whether the cake is the main dessert or one part of the meal.
- A photograph does not establish a cake’s weight or the number of portions. Use the design code and ask about a suitable size.
- For holud, tiered or elaborate designs, discuss the outline, decoration space and portions together.
Shape, recipe and portions
- Height changes the appearance, but a visual outline cannot guarantee servings. Portion size and the actual composition need discussion.
- Decorations and structural elements are not a substitute for an agreed serving plan. Ask about the finished cake rather than estimating from a sketch.
Confirm timing with Mari
- Send your required date and a reference. Mari confirms the notice period and availability for that design.
- The website enquiry does not reserve a date. Confirm the design, quote, handover and terms directly.
Storage and handover
- Ask Mari for the instructions that apply to the actual recipe, decorations and handover arrangement.
- For a cake that requires refrigeration, a cool room is not a replacement for safe cold storage. See the cake-care article for food-safety references.
Quick answers
How many people does 1 pound of cake serve?
The guide uses a rough 6–8 portions per pound. Confirm the actual recipe, size and portion plan with Mari.
What size should I ask about for 20 people?
Around 3 pounds is a rough starting discussion using this guide. Mari confirms the suitable size and actual portions.
What about a larger or tiered cake?
Share the guest count and design reference. Confirm the actual size, structure and portions with Mari.
Let’s make your cake
Birthday, anniversary, holud, or a plain Tuesday that deserves it. Send me a message and let’s plan something pretty.