# What You'll Need:
→ Cake
01 - 2½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2½ tsp baking powder
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1¾ cups granulated sugar
06 - 4 large eggs, at room temperature
07 - 1 tbsp vanilla extract
08 - 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
→ Buttercream Frosting
09 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - ¼ cup whole milk
12 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt
14 - Food coloring for school colors
→ Decoration
15 - Additional food coloring for piping
16 - Sprinkles or edible decorations, optional
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch sheet pan and line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
07 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
08 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Beat for 3–5 minutes until fluffy. Tint portions with food coloring as desired.
09 - Spread an even layer of buttercream over the cooled cake.
10 - Use colored buttercream in a piping bag fitted with a small round tip to pipe Class of 2026 on top. Add sprinkles or other decorations as desired.
