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Graduation Cake

Graduation Cake

Celebrate with this delicious Graduation Cake recipe, perfect for any festive occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • food coloring optional, for school colors
  • 1 pack graduation cake topper
  • 1 cup sprinkles in school colors

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake Pans
  • Electric Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth, then add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until well blended.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool.
Frosting and Decoration
  1. For frosting, beat together powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Add food coloring if desired.
  3. Frost the cooled cakes and decorate with sprinkles and the graduation cake topper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize your Graduation Cake with different flavor extracts or add-ins like fruit and nuts for a personal touch.

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