Cupcakes or cake: which suits your event?

Choosing between cupcakes and a cake depends less on fashion than on how you want to serve dessert. A cake creates a cake-cutting moment; cupcakes make serving easier. For a big party, a mix of both can give you the best of each.

A cake creates a centrepiece moment

A layer cake or a tiered cake draws everyone's eye and allows a symbolic cutting. It suits weddings, birthdays and events where dessert is part of the entertainment. You'll need a display space, a suitable knife and sometimes time set aside for cutting.

Cupcakes make serving easier

Every guest gets an individual portion. There's no cutting to organise and transport is often simpler, provided the decorations are protected. Cupcakes work well for a baby shower, an afternoon tea or a buffet where guests help themselves at different times.

A mix of both combines the two

A small cake for the photos and the cutting, plus cupcakes to make up the servings, is a flexible solution. It also lets you offer several flavours without ordering several large cakes.

How to decide

Compare the number of guests, the venue, the serving time, the space available in the fridge and the level of personalisation. Ask the baker how many portions are actually planned and how the products should be stored.

Which option suits your budget?

There is no universal price. The decoration, the flavours, the number of pieces and the delivery count for more than the format alone. Ask for a quote that clearly separates the design, the portions and any transport costs.