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graduation cake ideas 2 tier

Graduation Cake Ideas 2 Tier: 7 Deliciously Simple Recipes


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 12-16 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A two-tier graduation cake that celebrates the achievement of graduating.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup fondant
  • Food coloring
  • Decorative sprinkles
  • Graduation cake topper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two cake pans.
  3. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  5. Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let cakes cool completely.
  11. Layer the cakes, applying frosting in between.
  12. Cover the entire cake with frosting.
  13. Decorate with fondant, food coloring, and sprinkles.
  14. Add the graduation cake topper.

Notes

  • Use different colors for a personalized touch.
  • Consider using chocolate or red velvet cake for variety.
  • Make sure the cakes are level before stacking.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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