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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

Scale
  • 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 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) 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 25โ€“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 graduateโ€™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