Graduation Cake Ideas
A vibrant and festive graduation cake featuring colorful decorations and a customizable design to celebrate academic achievements.
Equipment
- 2 9-inch round cake pans for baking the cake layers
- 1 Mixer for mixing the batter
- 1 Oven preheated to 350°F
- 1 Spatula for frosting and assembling
Ingredients
Cake Batter:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring as needed for festive colors
Decoration:
- Graduation-themed toppers as desired
- Sprinkles for a festive touch
- Edible gold dust optional for extra sparkle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix all cake batter ingredients in a large bowl using a mixer until smooth and well combined.2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup whole milk, 3 large eggs, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting by beating butter until creamy, gradually adding powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and desired food coloring until smooth.1 cup unsalted butter, 3-4 cups powdered sugar, 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, Food coloring as needed
- Assemble the cake by placing one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting evenly, then top with the second cake layer and coat the entire cake with frosting.
- Decorate the cake with graduation-themed toppers, sprinkles, and edible gold dust to create a stunning celebratory look.Graduation-themed toppers, Sprinkles, Edible gold dust
Notes
- For a personalized touch, customize the cake with the graduate's name and school colors. This recipe is versatile and can be adjusted for different serving sizes.