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A beautifully decorated graduation cake with smooth buttercream frosting, a fondant graduation cap, and a diploma topper, placed on a festive table.

Graduation Cakes: 15+ Stunning Ideas to Celebrate in Style

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Celebrate in style with this stunning Graduation Cake! Moist, flavorful, and beautifully decorated—perfect for making your grad’s big day unforgettable! 🎓🍰
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 ½ tsp baking powder

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

4 large eggs

1 cup milk

2 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting & Decoration Ingredients:

2 cups unsalted butter (softened)

4 cups powdered sugar

2-3 tbsp heavy cream

2 tsp vanilla extract

Food coloring

Sprinkles, edible glitter, or cake toppers

Optional Flavors & Fillings:

Chocolate ganache

Fresh fruit

Instructions
 

Preheat Your Oven & Prep Your Pans

    Mix the Dry Ingredients

      Cream the Butter & Sugar

        Add the Eggs & Vanilla

          Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients

            Pour & Bake

              Cool Before Frosting

                Frost & Decorate

                  Let It Set

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                    Notes

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                    Recipe Details:

                    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
                    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
                    • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
                    • Servings: 12 slices
                    • Calories: 450 kcal per slice

                    Nutrition Information (Per Serving):

                    • Calories: 450 kcal
                    • Total Fat: 22g
                    • Saturated Fat: 12g
                    • Cholesterol: 90mg
                    • Sodium: 280mg
                    • Carbohydrates: 58g
                    • Fiber: 1g
                    • Sugar: 40g
                    • Protein: 5g

                    Recipe Category:

                    • Course: Dessert
                    • Cuisine: American
                    • Diet: Vegetarian
                    • Method: Baking
                    • Keyword: Graduation cake, celebration cake, homemade cake, buttercream frosting
                    • Skill Level: Intermediate