Graduation Cake Decorations

Health score
48%
Graduation Cake Decorations
45 min.
1
2205kcal

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Graduation Cake Decorations: A Sweet Celebration of Milestones

Graduation season calls for a cake that not only tastes divine but also looks as impressive as the achievement it celebrates. This Graduation Cake Decorations recipe is a delightful way to honor the academic milestones and the joyous occasion of moving on to new adventures. With a rich base of Cream Cheese Frosting, this cake is adorned with an assortment of delectable treats that symbolize the graduate's journey.

In under 45 minutes, you can transform a simple frosted cake into a visually stunning tribute to the graduate. The combination of chocolate-covered mint-filled candies, chocolate-coated malted milk balls, and blue gourmet jelly beans creates a vibrant and flavorful graduation scene. The pièce de résistance is the custom mint-filled chocolate squares, numbered to match the graduate's year of achievement, adding a personal touch that makes the cake truly special.

This recipe is designed for a single serving, making it perfect for intimate celebrations or as a creative project to share with friends and family. While the calorie count of 2205 kcal might be on the higher side, it's all part of the celebration. Remember, moderation is key, especially when it comes to a cake this indulgent.

As you embark on this culinary journey, feel free to get creative with your cake base and customize the decorations to match the graduate's personality. Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or a proud parent, this Graduation Cake Decorations recipe is sure to impress and delight everyone at the celebration. So, let's bake a cake that's as memorable as the graduate's journey to this significant milestone.

Ingredients

  • 4.8 oz rolos 
  •  mint-filled chocolate squares 
  • serving mint 
  •  grands flaky refrigerator biscuits 
  • serving food coloring blue
  • serving gourmet jelly beans blue
  • 12 oz liquid malt extract 
  • inch ribbon thin

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Remove and reserve 1/4 cup Cream Cheese Frosting before frosting cake.
    2. Spread remaining Cream Cheese Frosting evenly on top and sides of cake. Press chocolate-coated malted milk balls and chocolate-covered mint-filled candies alternately around bottom edges of frosted cake. Arrange chocolate sprinkles and blue jelly beans around outside top edges of cake, forming a 1-inch border.
    3. * Tint reserved 1/4 cup Cream Cheese Frosting with food coloring gel, stirring to achieve desired color, and place in a zip-top plastic freezer bag. Snip 1 corner of bag to make a small hole, and pipe a number corresponding with the graduation year on each mint-filled chocolate square. Arrange chocolate squares on center of cake, pressing gently to secure.
    4. * Diploma: Tie ribbon around rolled vanilla cookie. Press cookie diploma into Cream Cheese Frosting in top left corner of cake.
    5. * For testing purposes only, we used Whoppers for chocolate-coated malted milk balls, Junior Mints for chocolate-covered mint-filled candies, Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate with Mint Filling Squares for mint-filled chocolate squares, Jelly Belly for gourmet jelly beans, and DeBeukelaer Pirouluxe Belgian
    6. Rolled Butter Vanilla Cookies for rolled vanilla cookie.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories2205kcal
    Protein10.48%
    Fat26.04%
    Carbs63.48%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    64
    Glycemic Load
    4
    Inflammation Score
    -9
    Nutrition Score
    49.553478282431%

    Flavonoids

    Eriodictyol
    1.24mg
    Hesperetin
    0.41mg
    Apigenin
    0.22mg
    Luteolin
    0.51mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:2205.14kcal
    110.26%
    Fat:64.03g
    98.51%
    Saturated Fat:37.03g
    231.41%
    Carbohydrates:351.19g
    117.06%
    Net Carbohydrates:349.19g
    126.98%
    Sugar:260.01g
    288.9%
    Cholesterol:97.81mg
    32.6%
    Sodium:1667.99mg
    72.52%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Caffeine:8.08mg
    2.69%
    Protein:57.98g
    115.96%
    Vitamin B2:3.33mg
    196.09%
    Phosphorus:1345.21mg
    134.52%
    Calcium:1241.83mg
    124.18%
    Vitamin B1:1.78mg
    118.9%
    Vitamin B3:18.51mg
    92.55%
    Potassium:2863.76mg
    81.82%
    Selenium:56.42µg
    80.6%
    Magnesium:321mg
    80.25%
    Vitamin B6:1.41mg
    70.35%
    Vitamin B12:3.17µg
    52.77%
    Manganese:0.9mg
    44.82%
    Folate:169.15µg
    42.29%
    Copper:0.7mg
    35.14%
    Iron:4.86mg
    27.01%
    Zinc:3.46mg
    23.08%
    Vitamin K:23.78µg
    22.65%
    Vitamin A:1103.49IU
    22.07%
    Vitamin B5:2.17mg
    21.67%
    Vitamin E:2.95mg
    19.67%
    Vitamin C:12.35mg
    14.97%
    Fiber:2g
    8.02%
    Source:My Recipes