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Graduation- Square Cake

Graduation season is here! Celebrate your graduate with a Red Ribbon Square Cake featuring a pre-printed graduation design in a variety of flavors. 

Graduation- Round Cake

Graduation season is here! Celebrate your graduate with a Red Ribbon Round Cake featuring a pre-printed graduation design in a variety of flavors. 

Graduation- Dedication Cake

Graduation season is here! Celebrate your graduate with a Red Ribbon Dedication Cake featuring a pre-printed graduation design in a variety of flavors. 

Graduation Cake Sizes and Flavors

Celebrate your graduate with a centerpiece that tastes like home. Whether you’re throwing an intimate family post-graduation ceremony dinner or a major milestone bash, choosing the ideal cake size ensures every guest gets a sweet slice of the celebration:

  • Bar Cakes (Serves 4–6): Perfectly sized extra cake to bring an exciting secondary flavor to your dessert table!
  • Round Cakes (Serves 8–12): Standardly sliced into 8 generous pieces but easily sliced to serve up to 12 guests.
  • Square Cakes (Serves 8–12): A reliable, classic crowd-pleaser designed to make slicing & serving a simple task.
  • Dedication Cakes (Serves 12–18): Beautifully crafted and perfectly sized to share with any larger party or group.

Red Ribbon brings time-honored recipes perfected over four decades to your special day. Ube, mango, and chocolate are consistent graduation favorites for Filipino-American families. Mocha is a strong choice for graduates who lean toward bolder, richer flavors. Match your menu to these graduation favorites. 

No matter which cake size you choose, you can top off your treat with a festive, pre-printed "Congrats" graduation topper designed to fit your cake perfectly. For special custom requests beyond our standard menu, simply visityour nearest Red Ribbon location. Our friendly bakeshop team is ready to help you plan the ultimate graduation spread and bake memories that last a lifetime!

Personalized Graduation Cakes

At participating Red Ribbon locations, a favorite photo of your graduate can be printed directly onto the cake using edible ink. Picture this: your grad's face, their school portrait, or a candid from the ceremony, transferred onto the cake in full color. Whether your graduate is crossing a high school stage or finishing a doctoral program, the cake should be as memorable as the achievement.

Customized cakes can be ordered and designed at your local Red Ribbon Bakeshop location.

What Should I Write on a Graduation Cake?

Your graduation cake can be customized at your nearest Red Ribbon location with the graduate's name, a personalized message, and the year written directly on the cake in the bakery's signature style. Keep it simple ("Congratulations, Sofia — Class of 2026") or include a favorite quote or special family reference. The dedication is what turns a great cake into a keepsake moment.

Looking for the right words? Short graduation quotes that work well on cakes include:

  • "The tassel was worth the hassle."
  • "She believed she could, so she did."
  • "Dream big. Work hard. Celebrate louder."

Graduation Cake FAQs

Do you have graduation cakes?

Graduation cakes are a full tradition — not just in Filipino-American households, but across American celebration culture broadly. The graduation party has become one of the primary occasions where families invest in a custom, decorated cake alongside the meal. For Filipino-American families specifically, the graduation cake holds the same cultural weight as a birthday dedication cake: it anchors the celebration and carries the graduate's name into the room.

Why should I choose Red Ribbon for my graduation cake instead of another bakery?

Red Ribbon is the only Filipino-American bakery chain operating at scale in the US — 33 locations across California, Nevada, and Washington — which means consistent quality, reliable availability during peak graduation season, and a product range that no mainstream chain can match. Custom bakeries can charge upward of $150 for a comparable decorated cake. Red Ribbon delivers the same occasion-ready presentation, the same personalized dedication, and a flavor range rooted in actual Filipino baking tradition, at a price that leaves room for the rest

Can I order a graduation cake from Red Ribbon for delivery?

Yes, you can order a graduation cake that has a pre-printed design under our Special Occasion section online. For delivery and pick up.

How to Order Your Graduation Cake From Red Ribbon

Step 1 — Choose your cake. Browse the collection above or visit your nearest Red Ribbon location to see the full range in person.
Step 2 — Customize. Select your flavor, size, and design. Add your dedication message, photo print, and any toppers. The more detail you provide upfront, the smoother your pickup will be.
Step 3 — Set your pickup date. Custom and photo cakes require advance notice — plan to order at least 5 to 7 days ahead. During peak graduation season (April through June), ordering earlier is strongly recommended.
Step 4 — Pick up in store or order for delivery. Your cake will be packed, labeled, and ready at your chosen location or delivered to your door. No waiting, no last-minute scramble. Just pick it up and get to the party.