Graduation Cake
Simple and fluffy vanilla graduation cake topped with smooth buttercream and creative personalized decorations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cake Base
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt
Decoration
Buttercream frosting
Fondant (for decorative elements)
Edible flowers (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a cake pan to prevent sticking.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This creates a soft cake texture.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Combine Batter
Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until smooth and lump-free.
6. Bake the Cake
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick—it should come out clean.
7. Cool and Decorate
Let cake cool completely before applying buttercream frosting. Decorate with fondant designs, school colors, or edible flowers for a personalized graduation theme.
Notes
You can substitute buttercream with cream cheese or whipped cream frosting.
Customize decorations to match school colors or graduation themes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for later use.
For a taller cake, double the recipe and bake in layers.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/graduation-cake/
