Making a money cake for graduation is a creative way to give a monetary gift while also providing a fun and delicious treat. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create one:
Materials Needed
1. Cake Ingredients: Choose your favorite cake recipe or a box mix, along with necessary ingredients like eggs, oil, and water.
2. Cake Pans: Round pans work best; you might need two or three depending on how tall you want the cake.
3. Decorating Supplies: Frosting, fondant, or edible decorations such as sprinkles.
4. Money: Folded bills (preferably new ones) for the inside of the cake.
5. Straw or Skewers: To help secure the money in place.
6. Cardboard Base: To support the cake.
Steps to Make the Money Cake
1. Bake the Cake: Follow your chosen recipe to bake the cakes. Allow them to cool completely before moving on to decorating.
2. Prepare the Money: Take the bills you want to use and fold them into small rectangles. You can wrap them around a straw or skewer to keep them standing up vertically when placed in the cake.
3. Layer the Cake: Once the cakes are cool, level them if necessary. Place one layer on your cardboard base and frost it lightly.
4. Insert the Money: Position the folded money (attached to the straw/skewer) upright in the frosting. Ensure that they are inserted securely so they won’t fall over. You can add more layers of cake and frosting as desired.
5. Frost the Cake: After placing the money, cover the entire cake with frosting. You can use a smooth finish or add decorative touches as you prefer.
6. Decorate: Add graduation-themed decorations such as edible caps, diplomas, or themed sprinkles. You can also write a congratulatory message on the cake using icing.
7. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for a short time to set the frosting. When ready to serve, cut slices carefully so that the money remains intact for the recipient to collect.
Presentation Tips
– Consider placing the cake on a decorative platter.
– Include a card alongside the cake expressing your best wishes.
– You could also incorporate a themed cake topper that represents the graduate’s field of study or future plans.
By following these steps, you can create a unique and memorable money cake that celebrates the graduate’s achievement while providing a fun financial gift.
