Cake Slice Size Guide: Party vs. Wedding

What's the Difference?

  • Party-Size Slice: Approximately 1½" wide × 2" tall, generous, hearty, and ideal when cake is the main dessert.
  • Wedding-Size Slice: More modest at 1" wide × 2" tall, refined and elegant—best when paired with a full dessert table.

Cake Storage & Care Guide

If Your Cake Is Iced but Uncut...

Buttercream, Fondant & Ganache
Believe it or not, these frostings actually act as moisture seals.

A fully frosted cake stays fresh for 3–5 days at room temperature when properly covered—think cake keeper or large inverted bowl to keep dust and pet fur at bay.

To chill, avoid quick temperature changes. Refrigerating a tinted fondant cake may cause condensation—and color bleeding—so always allow it to gently acclimate back to a cooler, air-conditioned room before unboxing.

These cakes can be frozen—freeze solid first (20 min+), wrap well, and thaw in the fridge before bringing back to room temp. It helps prevent condensation mishaps.

Cream Cheese or Whipped Cream Frosting:
Always refrigerate—these icings are perishable. Properly covered, cakes stay fresh for 3–5 days in the fridge. Whipped cream textures may suffer if frozen, so we don’t recommend it.

Boiled, Swiss or Italian Buttercream:
These are more stable—room temperature or fridge both work. Just avoid freezing, which can lead to unexpected gumminess.

Ganache-Covered Cakes:
Treat them like buttercream ones: safe at room temp or refrigerated as needed.

Storing Sliced or Leftover Cake

  1. Seal It In: Apply a dab of frosting to the exposed side or press plastic wrap directly on it—it helps lock out the air.
  2. Cover Carefully: Use a cake box or keeper to protect and preserve the frosted texture.
  3. Freeze for Later: Wrap each slice tightly in plastic and foil, then freeze. Thaw in the fridge before serving—these slices can last several weeks.

The Curious Tradition: Saving a Slice “’Til Next Year”

Yes, it’s true—many hold onto a piece of wedding cake for years.

  1. Refrigerate the slice for about 30 minutes so the icing firms.
  2. Wrap snugly in plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil.
  3. Seal in a freezer-safe bag or container and store it until next year.

When Cake Goes Stale—Don’t Throw It, Transform It

Even stale cake has purpose. Here are a few ideas for your second act:

  • Cake French Toast – Dipped, grilled, sumptuous.
  • Cake Pops – Crumble + a little frosting = bite-sized joy.
  • Cake Shake – Blend with ice cream and joy, serve with a smile.