Description
Celebrate your graduate’s achievement with this stunning graduation cake that is sure to impress! It’s not just a cake; it’s a centerpiece for the celebration. With layers of moist cake, rich frosting, and fun decorations, this cake will be the highlight of the party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups buttercream frosting
- Fondant or edible decorations for graduation theme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of buttercream frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- Decorate with fondant or edible decorations to reflect the graduation theme. Consider adding a cap and diploma decoration for a personalized touch.
- Slice and serve at your graduation party!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the cake flavors or frosting to suit your graduate’s preferences.
- For an extra special touch, add edible glitter or gold sprinkles to match school colors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: graduation cake, party cake, celebration cake, layer cake, buttercream frosting, edible decorations