Whenever you make a cake for any party or event, it is important to know how many people can eat it. It will make it easy for you; how many inches of cake should you make?
An 8-inch round cake is the most popular. Do you know how many people can feed an 8-inch cake?
In this blog post, I will tell you how many people can be fed an 8 inches cake. This will help you estimate the amount of cake needed for your guests and how to serve it.
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What is The Standard Serving Size Of 8 Inch Cake?
An 8-inch cake can easily be served to 8 or 12 people if the slices are cut in standard sizes, then. Well, if the slices are cut into smaller slices, like a party-size slice, then it can be served to 12 or 16 people.
The standard slice size is 1 inch wide. Party size slices are ¾ inch wide.
I always cut slices according to the event. Make sure that each guest gets a slice. With the help of this conversion, you can easily understand which size slices you should cut.
Tips To Cut an 8-inch Cake For a Party
Here is step by step process to cut 8 inches cake for the party:
- First of all, choose the right knife. Use the right knife to cut the cake. With the right knife, cake slices will be smooth and clean cut.
- Lightly draw a circle approximately 2 inches in from the outer rim of the circle. This will help you in directing you on where to cut.
- From the scored line, make thin slices of the outer part to measure about 1 to 1. about 5 inches width if portion control is standard or 2 inches width for the larger portions.
- When cutting the outer slices, you will be left with a smaller round cake to proceed with. You can cut this into wedges or even smaller slices. Don’t forget to use a cake server to lift each.
Which 8-inch Cake Is Best For Serving: Round Or Square?
If we compare 8-inch square and round cakes, a square cake is the best for serving. I always prefer square cake if I have to serve more guests.
An 8-inch round cake can be served to 8 to 16 people. It depends on how the slices are cut.
8-inch square cake can be served to 12 to 20 people. Square cake has more surface area as compared to round cake.
How to Ensure That Cake Is Fully Baked?
Here are a few things to keep in mind while baking the cake:
Before baking the cake, first, preheat the oven well. Even temperature is crucial for good baking.
You can also check the oven temperature with the help of an oven thermometer.
Always set the cake in the center of the oven. Never put the cake too high on the top or bottom, or place it in a place where too much heat is produced.
Do not mix the cake batter too much. Over-mixing creates air in it. This way, the cake will not rise properly at the bottom.
After half baking, rotate the pan to 180°. Sometimes, one side of the oven produces more heat. By rotating the pan, there will be no tension that the cake will burn. Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake and check whether the cake is cooked or not.
How To Serve an 8-Inch Cake?
Cutting Method
First of all, use a sharp knife to cut the cake. You can cut 8 slices from a standard-sized cake. If you cut thinner, smaller slices, you can get almost 14 slices. For events like birthday parties, people generally prefer smaller slices.
Serving Style
Serving style always depends on the occasion. I always cut standard-size slices for casual occasions; for party events, small-size slices are fine. You can also mix other desserts along with the slices.
How To Present
The cake can be placed on a decorative platter or a cake stand. For more decoration you can also garnish it with fruit or a dusting of powdered sugar. This will give a pleasant and aesthetic look to your cake.
Keep Cake Fresh
If there is any leftover cake, wrap it in a plastic cover, put it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge. This way, your cake will remain fresh for several days.
Should I Store 8 Inch Cake in a Fridge Or Freezer
Yes, you can store 8-inch cake in a fridge or freezer. Whether you want to store it in the freezer or fridge depends on how long you want to store it for:
For optimal freshness, pop that cake in the fridge if you plan to store it for 3 to 5 days. Cover the cake in a suitable plastic wrap & put it in an airtight container so that the cake stays fresh.
For long-term storage, the freezer is a good choice. By properly freezing the cake, you can keep it fresh for up to 3 months. First, cover the cake in a suitable plastic wrap, then put it in an airtight container. Make sure to tightly pack the container, as this reduces the chances of the cake burning in the freezer.
When you have to serve it, take it out of the freezer and keep it in the refrigerator overnight.
Conclusion
An 8-inch cake will feed around 8-12 people, depending on the portion size. If you cut the cake into larger slices, it will serve about 8 people. If you cut the slices slightly smaller, the cake can feed up to 12 people. For small functions like birthdays, an 8-inch cake is ideal to minimize leftovers.
Leftovers could be stored in the fridge or freezer. You can store the cake in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.