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Graduation Cake

Graduation Cake recipe

Graduation cakes are a popular tradition to celebrate the milestone of completing academic studies.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

Cooking Method
Cuisine ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 40 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Servings 12
Calories 4200
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Flour
  • 1.5 cup Sugar
  • 0.75 cup Butter
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cup Frosting
  • 4 drop Food coloring
  • 0.5 cup Sprinkles
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once the cake is cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides.
  10. Add food coloring to the remaining frosting and pipe decorations onto the cake.
  11. Sprinkle with sprinkles for added decoration.
  12. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Sugars 35g
Protein 4g8%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.