Capstone Celebration Cake
Celebrate academic achievements with this Capstone Celebration Cake, featuring layers of rich chocolate and vanilla sponge, filled with a smooth cream cheese frosting and adorned with fresh fruit and elegant decorations. Perfect for graduation parties, this cake embodies the spirit of success and new beginnings.
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, blueberries)
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 3:
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
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Step 4:
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
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Step 5:
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 6:
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 7:
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
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Step 8:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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Step 9:
Decorate the top of the cake with fresh fruit and any additional decorations as desired.
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Step 10:
Slice the cake and serve it at your celebration. Enjoy your Capstone Celebration Cake!