One inch equals 2.54 cm, and the diameter of 10 inch cake is 10 inch, so the diameter of 10 inch cake is 25.4 cm. General 10 inch cake is suitable for 5-8 people. Cake is measured in inches, the diagonal should be about 25 cm, and the width should be about 18 cm.

Because the cake bottom embryo is baked in a standard size cake mold, the diameter of the cake blank is more than 25 cm, and it will be larger when it is made into finished products such as cream cakes, and it will increase by1~ 2 cm or more according to different plastering and decoration, which is about enough for 5-8 people to eat.

Cake originated in the West, and then it was slowly introduced to China. The earliest cakes were made of several simple materials. These cakes are symbols of ancient religious myths and miraculous superstitions. The early economic and trade routes imported exotic spices from the Far East to the north, nuts, toilet water, citrus fruits, dates and figs from the Middle East, and sugar cane from eastern and southern countries.

In the dark ages of Europe, these rare raw materials were only available to monks and nobles, and their pastry creations were things like honey gingerbread and flat hard biscuits. Slowly, with the frequent trade, the eating habits of western countries have changed completely.

Cake size and number of people to eat

Cake sizes are: 6 inches, 8 inches, 10 inch, 12 inch, 14 inch, 16 inch.

1, 6 inches: the diameter of a round cake is 15 cm, and the square reaches 14 cm. It can be eaten by about 2-4 people and is suitable for birthday parties, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and other festivals.

2, 8 inches: the round cake is directly 20 cm, and the square reaches 18 cm. It is suitable for 4-6 people to eat, and is suitable for birthday parties, various festivals, and visiting relatives and friends.

3. 10 inch: The round cake is 25 cm in diameter and 22 cm in square. It is suitable for 5-8 people to eat, and is suitable for birthday parties, various festivals and visiting relatives and friends.

4, 12 inch: the diameter of the round cake is 30 cm, 10- 12 people eat, and the square reaches 25 cm, which is suitable for birthday parties, various festivals and visiting relatives and friends.

5. 14 inch: the diameter of the round cake is 35 cm, 12- 14 people can eat, and it is suitable for company and classmate gatherings.

6. 16 inch: the diameter of the round cake is 40 cm, 14- 16 people eat, which is suitable for all kinds of medium-sized celebrations.

7. Multi-layer cake: The size difference between the upper and lower layers is at least 4 inches. For example, 8 inches should be stacked at least 12 inch, but not 10 inch.