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Graduation Cake

A celebratory cake perfect for honoring graduates, customizable in flavor and appearance to suit individual tastes and themes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Celebration, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 pieces eggs
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Frosting and Decorations
  • 1 batch buttercream frosting
  • to taste decorative toppings (e.g., fondant, edible markers) for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a 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. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorating
  1. Once cooled, frost with buttercream and decorate with your choice of toppings to celebrate graduation.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding citrus zest or color to match school colors. Try different frosting options for variety.