Start from your guest count and get the right cake: tiers, pan sizes, batter and frosting, plus a cutting map you can print.
Chill Before You Cut — 20 to 30 minutes in the fridge firms the buttercream so every slice comes out clean and square.
Use a Hot, Dry Knife — Dip a long, thin knife in hot water and wipe it dry between every cut.
Cut Tiers Off the Stack — Lift each tier onto its own board before slicing, and pull the dowels as you go.
Quote by the Serving — Price per serving, not per pan. Quotes stay consistent when a client changes the shape or the number of tiers.
Tall Tiers Change the Math — Everything here assumes 4 in tall tiers. A 6 in double-barrel tier serves about 1½ times as many when cut to the same weight.
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Questions
It depends on the slice. Party servings are usually about 1.5 × 2 inches and wedding servings 1 × 2 inches, both from a 4-inch-tall tier. Choose your event in the calculator and it uses the right size.
Bloom shops make cutting guides and care cards in their own Brand Generator style. Prefer Canva? Try our cake cutting guide Canva templates.
Start from your guest count, add a few servings for second helpings, and let the calculator suggest the tiers. Our guide How big of a cake do I really need? walks through it.
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