Description
A simple graduation cake design for boys that is easy to make and decorate.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Decorative items (graduation cap, diploma)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- If desired, add food coloring to the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before removing from pans.
- Decorate with graduation-themed items once cooled.
Notes
- Use chocolate or vanilla frosting for a simple finish.
- Consider personalizing with the graduate’s name.
- Use a cake leveler for even layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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