Hi,
I am going to be making a "present cake" for the first time for a bridal shower. I would like to use 2 different sized square pans stacked on top of one another.
I sometimes have difficulty knowing how much cake to make for the number of servings needed. I know the Wilton Yearbooks have all that info inside, however, sometimes I think they estimate for very small pieces.
Can anyone tell me what size square pans I should use to get about 45-50 servings? (as I mentioned, I'm hoping to use 2 different sizes.) Also, could you please indicate if I should be using one or two layers for each size.
Thank you very much,
Michele
You can try using Earlene's chart...
http://www.earlenescakes.com/ckserchart.htm
I use Earlene's chart too! She's gives plenty of slices!
I'm doin a square for 50-60 people. I plan on using a 12" and 8", 2-layer.
My reason for going a bit bigger is that the cake is the only dessert and the servings chart on Earlene's website is for a wedding cake. I thought that the slice size would be better being that it's a party cake.
Lisa
Wow! Thank you so much for the great information--this site is wonderful!!! I only wish I found it sooner, everyone is so nice and helpful!
One more silly question--I wasn't sure when viewing Earlene's chart if the serving amount was for a one layer cake baked in that particular pan or a two layer cake. For example--it says a 6 inch square pan makes 12 servings. Is that for a one layer 6 inch cake or two layers? I ask that because in the Wilton books they list "number of servings 2 layer" next to their pan sizes.
Thank you again!!! 
Michele
That is the servings for a 2 layer cake. remember party servings are bigger than wedding servings most books list both.
if you want the cake to look more square you may even need 3 layers probably not on a 6 inch but for a larger sq you will want more layers to look more like a present
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