Delicious Graduation Cheesecake Recipe to Celebrate Success
Celebrate achievements with this delightful Graduation cheesecake recipe, perfect for gatherings.
Equipment
- - Oven
- Muffin Tins
- - Mixing bowls
- - Baking sheet
- - Plastic wrap
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 box yellow cake mix a classic base that makes these cupcakes a crowd favorite.
- 1 packets orange unsweetened drink mix adds a vibrant zest to brighten up the flavor!
For the Decorations
- 1 cup dark semi-sweet dipping chocolate melted to create a delicious coating for the graham crackers.
- 1 box HONEY MAID Honey Grahams form the graduation caps, bringing a crunchy texture.
- 1 cup thawed frozen whipped topping light and fluffy for adding creaminess.
For the Tassels
- 1 pack chewy fruit snack rolls use your favorite colors for playful tassels.
- 1 cup jelly beans serve as the finishing touch for each graduation cap!
Instructions
How to Make Graduation Cap Cupcakes
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
- Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions and blend in the orange drink mix. Spoon the batter into 24 lined muffin cups.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Spread 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate on each graham square. Refrigerate until firm.
- Remove liners from cooled cupcakes and poke a deep hole in the center of each cupcake.
- Pipe whipped topping into the hole and spread more on top.
- Top each cupcake with a chocolate-covered graham cracker, chocolate-side up.
- Create tassels from the fruit snack rolls and secure them with whipped topping.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a fun twist! Keep cupcakes at room temperature for up to 1 day; refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.