"What size cake do I need?" is the most common question we hear at Avalynn Cakes.
After creating thousands of cakes for Penang celebrations, we've created this simple guide to help you choose the perfect size every time. No stress, no guesswork—just the right amount of delicious cake for your guests.
Avalynn Cakes Size Chart
Single-Tier Cakes
4"x4" - Serves 3-5
- Small family celebrations, cake smash photos, intimate gatherings
- Perfect for trying new flavors!
5"x5" - Serves 6-8
- Small family dinners, office team celebrations, children's parties
6"x4" - Serves 8-12
- Small birthday parties, family gatherings, baby showers
6"x6" - Serves 12-18
- Medium birthday parties, small weddings, corporate events
- Our most versatile size!
8"x4" - Serves 20-24
- Larger parties, corporate events, community celebrations
8"x6" - Serves 24-30
- Big celebrations, medium weddings, milestone birthdays
Multi-Tier Cakes
Multi-tier cakes create stunning visual impact! For stability, we use Moist Chocolate or buttercake for bottom tiers, with any of our 8 flavors for upper tiers.
2-Tier (4"x4" & 6"x4") - Serves 12-18
- Small elegant weddings, milestone birthdays, engagement parties
2-Tier (4"x4" & 6"x6") - Serves 16-23
- Medium weddings, formal celebrations, corporate events
3-Tier (8"x6" & 6"x6" & 4"x4") - Serves 40-60
- Medium to large weddings, grand celebrations, corporate galas
- Available in buttercream or full fondant finish
4-Tier (10"x6" & 8"x6" & 6"x6" & 4"x4") - Serves 100+
- Large weddings, major corporate events, luxury celebrations
- Available in buttercream or full fondant finish
Budget-Smart: Dummy Cakes
Want a show-stopping multi-tier cake at half the cost?
Dummy cakes are beautifully decorated display tiers (styrofoam) that look exactly like real cake.
Smart combinations:
- Real top tier for cutting + dummy lower tiers for display
- Small real cake + impressive dummy display + sheet cake for serving
- Mix real and dummy tiers for budget flexibility
Perfect for: Large weddings, styled photoshoots, budget-conscious celebrations
Quick Size Selector
By Guest Count:
- 3-5 guests → 4"x4"
- 6-8 guests → 5"x5"
- 8-12 guests → 6"x4"
- 12-18 guests → 6"x6" or 2-tier (4"x4" & 6"x4")
- 16-23 guests → 2-tier (4"x4" & 6"x6")
- 20-24 guests → 8"x4"
- 24-30 guests → 8"x6"
- 40-60 guests → 3-tier
- 100+ guests → 4-tier or mix with dummy/sheet cakes
Pro Tips
Order larger if:
✅ Cake is the only dessert
✅ Your guests love cake
✅ You want leftovers
✅ Evening event (people eat more)
You can order smaller if:
✅ Serving multiple desserts
✅ Full meal beforehand
✅ Afternoon tea/brunch event
✅ Supplementing with sheet cake
When in doubt: Go one size up! Better to have extra than run out.
Multi-tier bonus: Choose different flavors for each tier—guests love variety!
Special Considerations
Weddings: Smaller servings after dinner. Consider display cake + sheet cake for savings.
Birthdays: Kids want seconds! Adults appreciate generous slices.
Corporate: Professional portions are smaller. Multi-tier makes impressive statements.
Still Not Sure?
WhatsApp us with your guest count, celebration type, and budget. We'll recommend the perfect size for your event!
Ready to Order?
Browse 500+ designs at www.avalynncakes.com or WhatsApp us for personalized help.
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