# What You'll Need:
→ Cake
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
06 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
→ Buttercream Frosting
09 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 1/4 cup whole milk
12 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt
14 - Food coloring in school colors, as desired
→ Decoration
15 - Additional food coloring for piping Class of 2026
16 - Sprinkles or edible decorations (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch sheet pan and line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter with granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and airy, about 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract.
05 - Add dry ingredients in three portions, alternating with whole milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared sheet pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
07 - Allow cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before proceeding to frosting.
08 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Whip for 3 to 5 minutes until fluffy. Tint as desired with food coloring.
09 - Spread an even layer of buttercream over the cooled cake using a spatula.
10 - Use colored buttercream in a piping bag fitted with a small round tip to pipe 'Class of 2026' on the surface. Add sprinkles or edible decorations as desired.
