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Perfect Class of 2026 Funfetti Sugar Cookie Cake Recipe for Easy Celebration

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A quick and easy funfetti sugar cookie cake perfect for celebrations like graduations, featuring a playful mix of sprinkles baked into a soft, buttery cookie cake and a personalized edible diploma decoration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup rainbow funfetti sprinkles (baking safe)
  • White fondant (for edible diploma)
  • Edible ink markers or food-safe gel pens
  • Black licorice string or thin fondant strips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined, scraping down the sides if needed.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  6. Fold in the funfetti sprinkles gently with a spatula.
  7. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking at 28 minutes. The cake is done when edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. Roll out white fondant to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut into a 4×2 inch rectangle.
  11. Use edible ink markers to write “Class of 2026” and personalize with the graduate’s name.
  12. Roll up the fondant and tie with black licorice or fondant strips to create the edible diploma.
  13. Place the edible diploma on top of the cooled cake and optionally decorate with a piped border or extra sprinkles.

Notes

Use baking-safe sprinkles to prevent color bleeding. Do not overmix the batter to avoid toughness. Butter should be softened but not melted. Parchment paper helps with easy cake removal. The edible diploma can be prepared a day ahead. For dairy-free or gluten-free adaptations, see substitutions in the recipe.

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Keywords: funfetti sugar cookie cake, graduation cake, edible diploma, celebration dessert, easy sugar cookie cake, funfetti sprinkles cake

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