2 Buttercream Recipes You'll Want to Make for Every Celebration

There’s just something irresistible about a buttery swirl of buttercream—especially when it takes dessert to the next level. These crowd-pleasing buttercream treats are perfect for birthdays, graduations, or anytime you want to celebrate in style.

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By Juliette Meyer

In Easy Baking Breaks

Updated on Sat, 09 May 2026

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Graduation Cupcakes with Fondant Caps

A guaranteed hit at any grad party—vanilla cupcakes topped with lush buttercream and playful fondant graduation caps.

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Vanilla Sheet Cake for the Class of 2026

"I made this for my daughter’s graduation and everyone came back for seconds—the buttercream is perfection!" —Kelly Morgan

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