Monday, May 3, 2010

Frugal Graduation Cake

Graduation time is upon us. I was asked to make this cake for my husbands cousins graduation party last year. I have always made my kids birthday cakes but have never made a cake for a large party before. I was very honored and a little nervous to say the least. Here is how they turned out.I made 6 cakes total. 3 white and 3 chocolate. The cake mixes were roughly $.88 each. The frosting was a bit more expensive because I bought it already made. I think the total cake costs around $15 to make. I know now for future large cake orders I will find my own butter cream recipe to make (which I did finally, I posted the recipe here). That would cut the cost even more. Anyone have any great icing recipes they want to share?

4 comments:

  1. The cakes look great!!! The only tip I have heard is to stick your cakes/cupcakes in the freezer for about 20 minutes before you frost them. I took a cake decorating class at the local craft store, it was lot of fun and didn't cost more then $25.00 - that be something to consider taking. Again the cakes look great. Leene

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  2. Class of 2009??? Hmmm... cakes look great! That is one talent God definitely forgot to give me.

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  3. You have definately inspired me! I made my son's birthday cake this year and used a buttercream transfer that I saw on this site ahwile ago. And for some reason I never thought to put several cakes together for a large sheet cake appearance! What a great idea. Thanks!

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  4. I love it, very nice and classy looking. Way to go.

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