Servings: 12 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $50
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Cake Pans
- Offset Spatula
- Rolling Pin for fondant
- Cake Stand or Platter
Ingredients
- 1 box Cake mix chocolate, vanilla, or preferred flavor
- 3 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Water
- 1 container Buttercream Frosting
- 1 pound Fondant for decorations
- 3 units Graduation Cake Toppers e.g., mini graduation caps, diplomas
- to taste Food Coloring if needed for decorations
- to taste Edible Glitter optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the cake mix instructions.
- Prepare the cake mix by combining it with eggs, oil, and water.
- Pour the batter into greased cake pans and bake according to package directions.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Apply a thin layer of buttercream frosting to the cooled cakes to seal in crumbs.
- Roll out fondant and use it to cover the cakes if desired.
- Decorate with graduation cake toppers, edible glitter, and any additional decorations.
- Personalize the cake with the graduate’s name and graduation year using fondant or icing.
Notes
Consider customizing the flavor of the cake to match the graduate's preference, such as red velvet or lemon raspberry.
For a more visually appealing cake, layer the cake with different flavors or colors for added excitement.
If on a budget, ready-made cakes can be enhanced with personal touches like homemade decorations or specific themed cake toppers.
Always confirm dietary restrictions of guests when planning flavors to ensure everyone can enjoy the cake.
Leftover cake can be wrapped tightly in plastic and frozen for future enjoyment!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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