The school year is coming to a close, and for some kids that means more than three months of fun in the sun. In the next few weeks, millions of kids will graduate from high school — closing one chapter of their lives and starting the next. It's a major moment that deserves to be celebrated. Whether you're throwing your child a big bash or a small family gathering, these confections are the perfect way to congratulate your high school graduate.
Two-Tiered Treat
The gorgeous design takes this cake from traditional to modern.
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Congratulatory Cookie
If you can't find this custom cookie cutter, simply make your own!
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Golden Graduate
Add some shimmer to your cake with a little luster dust.
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Grad Pops
Mold these tasty treats to look like your graduate.
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Cheers to the Grad
Highlight the graduation year with fondant numbers.
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Delicious Diploma
Change the sprinkles to match your child's school colors.
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Traditional Topper
Fondant caps and scrolls are a great go-to decoration.
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Pop and Circumstance
You can get as creative as you want with these celebratory treats.
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Bold and Beautiful
If you don't want to work with fondant, simply use plastic figures as your cake toppers.
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The Graduate
These cute cookie pops double as an awesome centerpiece.
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Love and Basketball
Use the cake to highlight your child's extracurricular activities.
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Caps Off to You
A simple sugar cookie is the perfect party treat.
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Hit the Books
A stack of books gives tiered cakes a graduation twist.
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Clever Cupcakes
These graduation caps are made from Reese's Cups and a piece of chocolate.
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Simple and Sweet
You don't have to go crazy to make a delicious celebratory dessert.
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