Description
Celebrate academic achievements with this moist and fluffy Vanilla Cake adorned with whimsical edible diploma scrolls. Ideal for graduations, this festive dessert brings classic vanilla flavor and creative decoration together for a memorable centerpiece.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- For the Vanilla Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- For the Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- For the Edible Diploma Scrolls
- White fondant
- Red licorice strings or fruit rolls
- Edible gold dust or gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare frosting by beating butter until smooth, then gradually adding powdered sugar. Mix in vanilla, cream, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Level cake layers if needed and frost between layers and all over.
- Roll fondant into 2×4 inch strips, roll into scrolls, and tie with licorice. Brush with edible gold if desired.
- Decorate cake with scrolls and serve.
Notes
- Scrolls can be made a day ahead to set.
- For added flavor, use vanilla bean paste instead of extract.
- Store cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~420
- Sugar: ~38g
- Sodium: ~190mg
- Fat: ~20g
- Saturated Fat: ~12g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~55g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: ~95mg
