Tiered Cake Planner
Build the tiers around the guest list.
Combine tier sizes and shapes, verify serving buffers, calculate structural support dowels, and save serving plans to your workspace.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What tiered cake size do you need for 100 wedding guests?
A 3-tier 6\" + 9\" + 12\" combination yields ~115 wedding portions. Alternatively, the classic 6\" + 8\" + 10\" feeds ~78 guests and can be supplemented with an inexpensive kitchen sheet cake to feed the remaining guests.
What is the best size difference between cake tiers?
A 2-inch difference (e.g. 6-8-10) creates a 1-inch reveal on each side, offering a sleek, classic silhouette. A 3-inch difference (e.g. 6-9-12) provides a wider 1.5-inch ledge, ideal for cascading fresh flowers, macarons, or intricate piped borders.
How many dowel supports does each tier need?
A tier supporting a 6\" tier requires 4 dowels; supporting an 8\" tier requires 5-6 dowels; supporting a 10\" tier requires 7-8 dowels. Arrange dowels in a circle 1 inch inside the upper tier's footprint.
What does reserving the top tier mean?
Traditionally, couples freeze the 6-inch top tier of their wedding cake to enjoy on their first anniversary or baby christening. Toggling 'Reserve top tier' deducts those portions from the reception total.
Planning method
Match tiers to guests instead of guessing one diameter.
Learn common wedding cake tier combinations, top-tier traditions, buffers, and practical cutting.