Cupcakes or Cake: How to Choose for Your Event

A cake makes a statement. If you want a centerpiece on the table — something people photograph and gather around — go with a cake. Birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings almost always call for a full cake. There's something about the moment of cutting that a cupcake can't replace.

Cakes are also more efficient for larger groups. A 22 cm cake feeds 15-20 people from a single bake, which keeps the cost per person lower than ordering 20 individual cupcakes. Use our cake calculator to see what size you'd need.

Cupcakes win on convenience. No knife, no plates, no waiting for someone to cut equal slices. Each person grabs one and goes. This makes them perfect for casual parties, office events, and kids' parties where children are running around.

They're also handy when your guests have different flavor preferences. You can mix vanilla and chocolate cupcakes in one order instead of committing to a single cake flavor.

Yes. A popular option is a smaller display cake for the cutting moment, plus cupcakes for serving. You get the photo-worthy cake moment without needing to cut 40 slices. We do this combination regularly for birthday parties across Zuid-Holland.

Ready to decide? Start your order here — just let us know what you're thinking and we'll help you pick the right option.