Easy Nurse Graduation Sheet Cake for 24

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 tsp vanilla extract.
3. Alternate adding the flour mixture (flour, baking powder, salt) and milk to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
4. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until the center springs back and edges are pale golden brown.
5. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
6. Whip 1 1/2 cups butter for 3 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed, then increase to high for 2 minutes.
7. Stir in heavy cream and 1 tsp vanilla extract until glossy. Divide a small portion into a separate bowl and tint with blue gel coloring.
8. Spread a thick layer of white buttercream across the cooled cake using an offset spatula.
9. Roll out white fondant to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut a trapezoid shape and fold the top to mimic a nurse's cap.
10. Use water to stick the fondant cap to the cake. Pipe a red cross in the center of the cap and a blue border around the cake edge using a star tip.
11. Use the blue frosting to write 'Congrats, RN!' or 'Nursing School Grad' in the center of the cake.
12. Chill the cake for 1 hour to stabilize the frosting before serving.