Graduation is a special time in a student’s life, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious cake? Whether you’re looking for a simple sheet cake or an elaborate tiered cake, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll share some of our favorite sheet cake ideas for graduation.
Our sheet cake ideas are perfect for any graduation party, from kindergarten to college. We’ve got everything from classic designs to more unique and creative ideas. So, let’s get started!
Before we dive into the cake ideas, let’s talk about what makes a great graduation cake. First and foremost, it should be delicious! But it should also be visually appealing and reflect the personality and interests of the graduate. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of our favorite sheet cake ideas for graduation.
Sheet Cake Ideas for Graduation
1. Graduation Sheet Cake
This delicious dessert will shape your graduation party into a sweet occasion…and then some. Its surface is perfect for decorating in any way you like. We use it year-round for special events [^1^].
Ingredients:
- 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
- Assorted food coloring
- Assorted decorations, such as candy, sprinkles, and edible glitter
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13×9-in. baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs, oil, butter, sugar, vanilla and almond extract; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
- Tint frosting with food coloring as desired. Spread over cake. Decorate as desired.
2. Graduation Cap Cake
This cake is perfect for a graduation party! It’s easy to make and looks great on a dessert table. You can customize the colors to match the school colors of the graduate [^1^].
Ingredients:
- 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
- 1-1/4 cups water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 egg whites
- 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
- Black food coloring
- 1 package (12 ounces) chocolate-covered graham crackers
- 1 package (6 ounces) chocolate-covered graham cracker squares
- 1 package (6 ounces) chocolate-covered graham cracker rectangles
- 1 package (6 ounces) chocolate-covered graham cracker circles
- 1 package (6 ounces) chocolate-covered graham cracker triangles
- 1 package (6 ounces) chocolate-covered graham cracker stars
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9-in. square baking pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil and egg whites; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes.
- Pour into prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Tint frosting black. Place cake on a serving platter. Frost top and sides of cake. Arrange graham crackers over top of cake to resemble a graduation cap. Use frosting to attach crackers together. Decorate with remaining crackers as desired.
