I would not want to bring partially eaten cake to the second event so I would get 2. I agree that some a thrilled with a sheet cake and others will pass.

I would go by the guidelines and cut exactly that number of portions. Done. No one needs 1000 calories of cake.

I would say 30 for the big ones. Everyone eats at my parties.

Anonymous wrote:If I need 30 portions or so, should I get 2 round cakes? Will the rectangle cake of 48 portions be way too much? I may have never actually bought a cake before! I usually buy a slice at the grocery store or bakery and eat it randomly, but never bought a celebration cake.

You should buy the rectangle cake because it is easier to slice and serve to a crowd unless you are practiced at the method of slicing round cakes into rectangles. https://youtu.be/kDCx3Qe04s4?si=nkO8d7MSQF76KNZQ

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Anonymous wrote:Just go by what they say... why don't you believe it? In my experience an 8 yr old eats more cake than an adult! Especially a sugary Costo kid cake.

All of this!!

Most adults aren’t gonna eat cake.

What kind of people do you associate with!

NP. Presumably people with discerning tastes who know that real, good desserts are worth the splurge, and Costco sugar bombs do not provide any enjoyment and simply spike and crash your blood sugar.

I actually find those sugar bombs enjoyable. Delightful even.

OP, just go with the provided guidelines. As you see from this thread, you’ll have some people silently judging and passing on the sugar bomb. Others will happily partake (and even enjoy it!). That’s why there are usually leftovers. No need to cut giant slices. Offer seconds to anyone who wants it.

+1 exactly this.
As to whether to get 2 round vs one rectangular sheet, I personally find it way easier to cut and serve the sheet cake. So from a practical standpoint I’d say sheet. If you are concerned about waste, do the two rounds. I personally love having leftover cake but some people (like the sugar bomb poster) have different taste than I do.

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Anonymous wrote:Just go by what they say... why don't you believe it? In my experience an 8 yr old eats more cake than an adult! Especially a sugary Costo kid cake.

All of this!!

Most adults aren’t gonna eat cake.

What kind of people do you associate with!

NP. Presumably people with discerning tastes who know that real, good desserts are worth the splurge, and Costco sugar bombs do not provide any enjoyment and simply spike and crash your blood sugar.

I actually find those sugar bombs enjoyable. Delightful even.

OP, just go with the provided guidelines. As you see from this thread, you’ll have some people silently judging and passing on the sugar bomb. Others will happily partake (and even enjoy it!). That’s why there are usually leftovers. No need to cut giant slices. Offer seconds to anyone who wants it.

If I need 30 portions or so, should I get 2 round cakes? Will the rectangle cake of 48 portions be way too much? I may have never actually bought a cake before! I usually buy a slice at the grocery store or bakery and eat it randomly, but never bought a celebration cake.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just go by what they say... why don't you believe it? In my experience an 8 yr old eats more cake than an adult! Especially a sugary Costo kid cake.

All of this!!

Most adults aren’t gonna eat cake.

What kind of people do you associate with!

NP. Presumably people with discerning tastes who know that real, good desserts are worth the splurge, and Costco sugar bombs do not provide any enjoyment and simply spike and crash your blood sugar.

FWIW, at church when we order cakes we go by what they say and by the # of people we expect. There is always cake left over, but not enough that I'd feel comfortable telling you to estimate below the # they say their cake feeds.

IME everyone digs into those sheet cakes. Plan on the generous side.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just go by what they say... why don't you believe it? In my experience an 8 yr old eats more cake than an adult! Especially a sugary Costo kid cake.

All of this!!

Most adults aren’t gonna eat cake.

What kind of people do you associate with!

Anonymous wrote:Just go by what they say... why don't you believe it? In my experience an 8 yr old eats more cake than an adult! Especially a sugary Costo kid cake.

All of this!!

Most adults aren’t gonna eat cake.

Just go by what they say... why don't you believe it? In my experience an 8 yr old eats more cake than an adult! Especially a sugary Costo kid cake.

I've Googled, but size guidelines are all over the place and I've confused myself. Can anyone who has BTDT help!

I'm buying a cake at Costco for a crowd. There may be two separate parties at this point, so may need two different cakes. Anyway, Costso says the 10" cake serves 16 and the rectangular cake serves 48. Do these seem accurate to you, or are these for tiny slivers of cake? The cake eaters will be a mix of 8 year olds and adults. This isn't a health conscious crowd, so I don't think anyone will want a tiny sliver of cake.

TLDR - how many people would a 10" Costco cake serve?
And how many people would a rectangular Costco cake serve?