Celebrations Expert
Give your graduate a sweet ending to a day of pomp and circumstance with these thematic cake and candy ideas.
Decorate graduation party treats based on the grad's personality, from a 2-tier honor roll cake for the straight "A" student to colorful chocolates shaped like cell phones for the text messaging guru.
We have some creative ideas to inspire you, whether you're buying your cake from a bakery, decorating a plain store-bought cake, or making your graduation party sweets at home.
Sheet cakes, in our opinion, are a quick, easy and delicious alternative to the homemade kind. The only problem is that without spending unnecessary money on themed sheet cakes, it's hard to personalize. Not with out tips! We've got 5 easy ways to help spruce up your store-brought sheet cake. Read More
Bakery cakes can be pretty, but nothing tastes as good as a cake you make yourself, and your guests will appreciate it if you have the time to do it. If you're not a great baker, you can ask a friend to make it! With some easy inspiration, you can whip up a graduation-themed cake that will delight and impress your guests. Whether its the intricate scroll-themed honor roll cake pictured above, or a simple sheet cake baked in a graduation cap shaped pan, you just can't go wrong if you make the cake yourself. Read More
Teenagers are notorious for eating unlimited amounts of candy and mysteriously keeping it off their hips. Ah, well, let them enjoy it while they can. Treat your grads to a great variety of fun novelty candy that you can make yourself. How cute are candy cell phones, for example? Or, using candy molds you can pick up at any arts and crafts supply store, make gradation cap shaped chocolate lollipops. Nothing beats the combination of salty and sweet in a chocolate-topped pretzel rod. Dip them in bright sprinkles or crystal sugar in school colors. Read More
