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Graduation Party Cakes and Cookies

Celebrate graduation with delightful cakes and cookies that can be customized to match your school colors. These treats are sure to please everyone at the party!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake and Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (optional, for decoration)
  • Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional, for decoration)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. If you want colored cake or cookies, add a few drops of food coloring to the batter and mix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans or use cookie sheets for cookies.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes for cakes or 10-12 minutes for cookies, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes and cookies to cool completely before decorating.
Serving
  1. Once your cakes and cookies are cool, slice the cakes into squares or wedges and place them on a decorative platter. Arrange the cookies in piles or in cute bags for guests.

Notes

Store any leftover cakes and cookies in an airtight container. Keep them in a cool, dry place. They should last for about 3-5 days on the counter and up to a week in the fridge. Don’t overmix the batter for fluffier texture. Experiment with flavors by adding extracts like almond or lemon.