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Graduation Celebration Cake

A delightful cake to celebrate graduation, combining a delicious taste with beautiful decoration, making it a perfect centerpiece for the occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Celebration, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened, at room temperature
  • 1 cup milk at room temperature
  • 3.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
Frosting and Decorations
  • Buttercream frosting
  • Decorative elements (e.g., graduation cap, diploma) for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until well combined.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, frost with buttercream frosting and decorate with graduation-themed elements.

Notes

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing. To make the cake extra moist, you can add a little yogurt to the batter. Decorate with fresh fruits or edible glitter for a fun twist. Double the recipe for a bigger celebration or tiered cake.