Description
Scholarly Sweets Sheet Cake is a celebratory dessert perfect for graduations, decorated in vivid school colors and topped with edible graduation-themed accents. Made in a 13×18-inch sheet pan with two boxes of cake mix, this cake is frosted with luscious buttercream or cream cheese frosting, finished with creative piping, sprinkles, fondant cutouts, and festive diploma and cap decorations. It’s great for serving a crowd at any graduation party, ensuring a visually stunning and delicious centerpiece that’s easy to transport and share.
Ingredients
- 2 boxes cake mix (any flavor)
- Ingredients required for cake mix (typically eggs, oil, and water per box instructions)
- 6 cups buttercream or cream cheese frosting
- School-colored sprinkles or fondant cutouts
- Diploma and cap edible decorations
- Parchment paper strips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven as directed on the cake mix box. Grease a 13×18-inch sheet pan and line the edges with parchment paper strips for cleaner removal.
- Prepare both boxes of cake mix according to the package instructions. Combine and pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake as instructed for a sheet cake, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cool, remove the parchment strips and begin frosting. Divide frosting into sections; keep unused frosting covered to prevent drying.
- Frost the cake evenly and use piping bags with basic tips to add decorative borders and sections.
- Add school-colored sprinkles, fondant cutouts, then place edible diploma and cap decorations as desired.
- Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve or deliver to ensure clean cuts and stable decorations.
Notes
For ingredient substitutions, any flavor of cake mix or homemade sponge can be used. Dairy-free or vegan frostings also work well. Make the cake a day ahead and store tightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. If the frosting becomes too soft, chill slightly before piping. Ensure the cake is completely cool before decorating to avoid melting frosting. For extra clean slices, use a warm, sharp knife. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/24 sheet)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg