r/Baking • u/Barbi0za Human Detected • 8h ago
Showcase (No-Recipe) I made my friend's graduation party cake!
It's a triple chocolate mousse cake infused with a coffee liqueur syrup. Yes the D's in "did" are turned the wrong way but it was 3am by the time I did the lettering and I just didn't have it in me to do it again lol
Sponge Bob is her favorite childhood cartoon and it got her through some really difficult times in college!
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u/natashaDW 8h ago
This. Is. Amazing.
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u/Ok_Wrangler_7940 7h ago
It. Is!
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u/__HASSIM__ 7h ago
this is actually insane work like straight up looks like it came from a bakery not a kitchen
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u/bxstxrdx 8h ago
i actually think the d’s being backwards fits the vibe of the cake lol this is insanely cool
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u/Barbi0za Human Detected 7h ago
She said the same lol! Thank you
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u/SugarBeefs 3h ago
For real though, the wonky D's fit that zoinked out Squidward like a hand-tailored suit.
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u/doubl3_hel1x 58m ago
Came here to say I graduated from grad school last week and I feel confident speaking for my entire cohort when I say the backwards Ds are an absolutely stellar representation of my mental state by my grad party lol
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u/cosmeticcrazy 8h ago
Those layers are annoyingly perfect. I mean that in the most complimentary way! Looks scrumptious.
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u/Barbi0za Human Detected 7h ago
Hahah thank you so much! I consider this the highest of compliments!
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u/jsams18p 2h ago
The backward D's actually give it that authentic SpongeBob 'mocking meme' energy anyway!
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u/An_bo93 8h ago
exactly! I want masterlass haha
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u/AbbeyRoadMoonwalk 8h ago
My layer cakes are always in the “at least it tastes good” spirit
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u/Federal_Egg_6659 7h ago
Mine usually look like a structural hazard, but the flavor saves the day.
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u/whatagreatcoffee 2h ago
When I saw the layers, I could tell this friend who made the cake for her baked the cake with a lot of love, care and dedication. I can tell the friend really loves and cares about the graduate deeply. Although I am not a SpongeBob fan, I can tell this cake is amazingly made. I don’t know how you can eat that cake since it’s too nice to eat. I guess you can remember from the pictures…
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u/MisereTV 8h ago
That level of detail on Squidward with just a flippin’ piping bag is outstanding! First class 🤩
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u/Gait2468 8h ago
Are you professionally trained ? It amazes me the talent of the bakers that whip up a cake like this!
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u/Barbi0za Human Detected 7h ago
No, I'm self taught but I've been doing this for a few years and I turned it into a career! Thank you so much
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u/three_crystals 1h ago
So glad you did because this cake is amazing and me laugh. Keep doing what you do!
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u/callmebaddiie 8h ago
Honestly the backward Ds just make it feel more like something squidward would actually do. 10/10 execution
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u/stinkyfunkincar 7h ago
absolutely incredible. do you have tips for getting your cake layers so freaking even? even when i use a leveler they don’t turn out that well!
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u/Barbi0za Human Detected 6h ago
I weigh the batter to equally divide it, I bake each layer separately , I also love a slow bake to get an even rise and in the end I use dental floss to get a clean cut since I do like to remove the cake tops!
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u/stinkyfunkincar 6h ago
Thank you so much!!!!!!!! This is actually super helpful. I suppose I’m too naturally lazy to even consider weighing the batter LOL Im going to do this next time!!
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u/According_Mind_7799 6h ago
So much work, but it absolutely shows in flawless execution
Edit: and happy accidents haha3
u/SugarBeefs 3h ago
I'm a newb so despite the perhaps obvious meaning of the words on face value, I'm confused what you mean by "bake each layer separately".
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u/Barbi0za Human Detected 3h ago
I didn't bake one cake and divide it into 3 layers, instead I baked 3 separate layers! I prefer that for a more even bake that doesn't dry out the cake
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u/SugarBeefs 3h ago
Ah, and the layers are dark-mid-light, another dark-mid-light, and a final piece of dark to top it off?
Because I figured the two lighter layers look way too moist and creamy to be baked completely on their own (so like 7 layers in total), and I also figured adding a layer each time and then bake the entire cake would obviously nuke the bottom layers after a few times.
But it makes sense if it's basically two identical three-layered cakes stacked on top of each other with a single layered 'cap piece' to seal it off, so I'm carefully assuming that's what you did.
It looks amazing and perhaps I should try something chocolate moussey for next weekend's baking project!
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u/Barbi0za Human Detected 3h ago
Correct! 3 dark cake layers, two medium dark mousse layers, two light mousse layers! The cake layers are baked, the mousse is just assembled and chilled. OP only asked about the cake layers so that what I was referring to, not the cake as a whole but just the actual layers of baked cake.
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u/SugarBeefs 33m ago
Oooh wait, I'm an idiot, the two lighter mousse layers are of course not baked, now I get it :)
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u/SoundOfUnder 7h ago
Wow. Just wow. The outside is stunning and the inside is perfection. Amazing. I'm so impressed
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u/Series-Party 7h ago
All of it looks delicious, the chocolate is something I inhale due to the coffee.
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u/Dismal-Buffalo3600 7h ago
It looks too pretty to eat… I mean I still would but I might feel a little guilty about it
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u/Treadingresin 7h ago
There is a lot to love about this cake. But mostly its a perfectly accurate image of reaching that school end goal.
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u/fawnables 7h ago
This is beyond awesome! It made me smile lol I love that the D’s are backwards. It fits so well with the theme.
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u/kmstolly 7h ago
Lmao the best visual representation for getting to the end, that I can think of.. 😂
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u/Separate-Handle-3469 4h ago
Honestly this is the perfect nursing school graduation cake: this is how you feel after haha
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u/sailor_deleon 8h ago
Omg is that from Gregory Mason? I think the channel is called trash kweenz or something?
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u/bluemooncommenter 7h ago
If my son graduates college (BIG if)....he's getting this cake...backwards D's and all (since the D's go with the worn out, caffeine driven look of Squidward). It's perfect!
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u/WishlessJeanie 7h ago
I was unaware that it was possible to get aroused from cake-layering, but here we are. That looks unreal.
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u/weirdloafs 7h ago
If you’re not a professional then I’m shocked; the layers are so beautiful and even and the decor is excellent! You must REALLY love this his friend to have put in so much effort for her 🥹😭
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u/velvetbla 7h ago
What a lovely touch to combine something she loves now with something that meant so much to her during a difficult time. The cake turned out great.
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u/Mindless_Fault_2308 7h ago
The Ds add to the charm of the cake. This is fantastic work and the cake flavor sounds too good for my little diabetic chocolate loving heart. Also, your layering is pleasing to the eye, on top of your decorating skill.
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u/Hour-Personality-924 7h ago
Wonderful cake! I think the letter being turned the wrong way add to the charm.
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u/NoFundieBusiness 7h ago
If my layers looked that perfect I’d post a picture of every damn cake I make 😂 this is amazing!
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u/westgazer 7h ago
This is so good and those layers are so perfect it sorta tickles my brain. Also the Ds being backwards is actually perfect. Happy little accident!
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u/Honest_Report_8515 7h ago
This is the most perfect graduation cake ever. It totally encapsulates how it feels to finally be done!
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u/l8nightss 7h ago
Did you do the piping on wax paper and transfer it onto the cake by flipping it? I am just trying to figure out how squidward got the flat folded looking texture! Looks amazing btw
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u/ValBaby14 7h ago
This is absolutely incredible!! As a huge SpongeBob and chocolate fan, I’m in love
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u/Honest-Heron1185 7h ago
You’re such a great friend!!! I hope your friendships show you this same love and appreciation!
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u/Opposite_Jeweler_953 6h ago
It looks great and delicious. I hope your friend appreciates all the time and effort involved to create this work of art.
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u/WannabeNinja9537 6h ago
I love this. Love it more for your friend. The eyes...oh my. The way he is clinching his diploma. <3
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u/No_Birthday_7585 6h ago
Hey hope your friend likes cos it sure put a smile on my face since work was stressful lolol
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u/UsualSprite 6h ago
This is incredible.
I'm not even a spongebob fan and would be incredibly happy if I got this.
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u/Oneet-chan3 5h ago
That interior looks down right perfect. Mousse and coffee liquor syrup? I would eat the entire thing.
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