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Graduation Cakes: Sweet Celebrations


  • Author: Sima
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 min
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive and customizable graduation cake recipe—perfect for celebrating academic milestones with style and sweetness.


Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 cup whole milk

Gel food coloring (optional for school colors)

3 cups buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)

Fondant or chocolate decorations (graduation caps, diplomas, letters)

Edible glitter or sprinkles (optional)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round or square cake pans.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

5. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour, mixing until just combined.

6. Add food coloring if desired to represent school colors.

7. Divide batter evenly between pans and smooth the tops.

8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

9. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Level the cakes if needed and spread buttercream frosting between the layers and over the top and sides.

11. Decorate with fondant or chocolate graduation-themed toppers, sprinkles, and piped messages.

12. Chill for 15 minutes before serving to set decorations.

Notes

Customize cake flavors and colors based on the graduate’s preference.

Use edible markers or fondant stamps to write personalized messages.

Store decorated cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but bring to room temperature before serving.

  • Prep Time: 25 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: graduation cake, celebration cake, custom cake, party dessert