graduation cake

Graduation Cake Recipe

Graduation is a special occasion that is meant to be celebrated. What better way to celebrate than with a delicious graduation cake? This rich and moist graduation cake recipe helps you make the perfect cake for your loved one or customer. 

After years of studying, graduation season is here again. This means it’s time to celebrate some milestones. 

With the help of an amazing chef, HICAPS came up with this moist and creamy chocolate graduation cake. Using this recipe, you can now make an attractive, delicious graduation cake without spending a lot.

From elaborate layers and graduation-themed fondant to a creamy, delicious chocolate core, this graduation cake rocks. 

Celebrate the big day with this amazing cake design. This graduation cake is not only delicious. It wows your guests as well. Just make sure you do your base and fondant right. 

Chocolate Graduation Cake Recipe

Prep Time : 2hrs

Cooking Time : 30 mins

Ingredients:

Chocolate Cake (Base of our Graduation Cake)

225g HICAPS BUTTERCREAM – REF MARGARINE

½ cup CHIFFONAIDE CAKE OIL

¾ cup HICOA PREMIUM COCOA POWDER

4 pcs. Eggs

2 cups All Purpose Flour (Sifted)

1 ½ tsp. Baking Soda

1 tsp. Baking Powder

1 cup Milk

1 tbsp. Vinegar

1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Graduation Cake Fondant

300g MAGIC WHIZK INSTANT WHIPPING CREAM

200g Glucose

1000g Confectioner Sugar

Gel Food Color

Procedure:

1.In a mixer cream HICAPS BUTTERCREAM and sugar until light and fluffy.

2.Add CHIFFONAIDE CAKE OIL and egg one at a time, continuously mixing over medium speed.

3.In a separate bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and sift together.

4.In another bowl, measure milk and add the vinegar and vanilla extract.

5.Add the dry and wet ingredients in the butter-egg mixture alternately, starting with the dry and ending with the dry. 

6.Continue mixing using the rubber scraper. But do not overmix.

7.Pour cake batter into the molder.

8.Bake for 45 mins. to 1 hr. at 180° or until toothpick test comes out clean.

9.Once done, let it cool before frosting or before covering with fondant.

Magic Whizk Fondant

1.Place Confectioner Sugar in a large bowl. 

2.Make a well in the center, using a wooden spoon. Stir in glucose.

3.Mix until stickiness disappears.

4.Knead until the fondant is smooth, pliable, and does not stick to your hands. If fondant is too stiff, add water (a drop at a time). 

5.Use fondant immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to use, bring to room temperature and knead again until soft. 

6.Put in desired colors depending on fondant design.

graduation cake

Chocolate Graduation Cake Recipe

With the help of an amazing chef, HICAPS came up with this moist and creamy chocolate graduation cake. Using this recipe, you can now make an attractive, delicious graduation cake without spending a lot.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Cake
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake (Base of our Graduation Cake)

Graduation Cake Fondant

Instructions
 

Chocolate Cake (Base of our Graduation Cake)

  • In a mixer cream HICAPS BUTTERCREAM and sugar until light and fluffy.
    225 g HICAPS Buttercream Ref Margarine, 1 cup White Sugar
  • Add CHIFFONAIDE CAKE OIL and egg one at a time, continuously mixing over medium speed.
    ½ cup ChiffonAide Cake Oil, 4 pcs Whole Egg
  • In a separate bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and sift together.
    ¾ cup HICOA Premium Cocoa Powder, 2 cups All-Purpose Flour, 1 ½ tsp. Baking Soda, 1 tsp. Baking Powder
  • In another bowl, measure milk and add the vinegar and vanilla extract.
    1 cup Mlekovita UHT Milk, 1 tbsp. Vinegar, 1 tsp. Emulco Vanilla Flavor
  • Add the dry and wet ingredients in the butter-egg mixture alternately, starting with the dry and ending with the dry.
  • Continue mixing using the rubber scraper. But do not overmix.
  • Pour cake batter into the molder.
  • Bake for 45 mins. to 1 hr. at 180° or until toothpick test comes out clean.
  • Once done, let it cool before frosting or before covering with fondant.

Magic Whizk Fondant

  • Place Confectioner Sugar in a large bowl.
    1000 g Powdered Sugar
  • Make a well in the center, using a wooden spoon. Stir in glucose.
    200 g Glucose
  • Add Magic Whizk. Mix until stickiness disappears.
    300 g Magic Whizk Instant Whipping Cream
  • Knead until the fondant is smooth, pliable, and does not stick to your hands. If fondant is too stiff, add water (a drop at a time).
  • Use fondant immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to use, bring to room temperature and knead again until soft.
  • Put in desired colors depending on fondant design.
    Gel Food Color
Keyword celebration cake, graduation cake
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