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Graduation Sheet Cake

A beautifully decorated graduation sheet cake that serves as both a delicious treat and a centerpiece for celebration, perfect for large gatherings with customizable flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Celebration, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
  • 1 batch frosting of choice (buttercream or cream cheese)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a sheet cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  2. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
Decoration
  1. Frost with your chosen icing and decorate with graduation-themed designs.

Notes

For best results, frost the cake on the day of the event. Customize flavors and decorations to suit the graduate's theme.