Scholar's Triumph Graduation Cake
Celebrate academic achievements with this elegant graduation cake, featuring layers of moist chocolate cake and a rich cream cheese frosting. Adorned with fresh berries and a personalized graduation cap topper, this cake is perfect for honoring the graduate in your life.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups fresh berries
- for decoration fondant
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. Whisk together until well mixed.
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Step 3:
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water until well combined.
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Step 4:
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 5:
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Step 6:
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until creamy.
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Step 7:
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 8:
Decorate the top of the cake with fresh berries and a fondant graduation cap topper.
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Step 9:
Slice the cake and serve it to celebrate the graduate's achievement!