Graham Cracker Cake

Graham Cracker Cake

A light and fluffy cake with a buttery graham cracker crust and creamy frosting that's simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough for any occasion.

⏱ 45 minServes 12American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar, then press firmly into a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. 2In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. 3Cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs one at a time.
  4. 4Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. 5Pour batter over graham cracker crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. 6Cool cake completely, then frost with buttercream made by beating 1/2 cup softened butter with powdered sugar and a splash of milk until smooth and spreadable.

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