Graduation is a monumental milestone, and what better way to celebrate than with a gift of money presented in the form of a cake? Let’s explore some creative and fun ways to make a graduation money cake that will make your grad’s day even more special.
Colorful Ribbon Wraps

Wrap each tier of your cake in ribbons that match the graduate’s school colors. It’s a simple way to add a pop of color and school spirit—I’ve done this with my alma mater’s colors, and it always adds a festive flair.
Explore these options:
- Colorful Satin Ribbon Roll: Elevate your cake with vibrant, satin ribbons that add flair and match school colors beautifully.
- Graduation Cap Cake Topper: Complete your cake with a festive graduation cap topper for an extra touch of celebration.
- Decorative Money Bands: Neatly organize your money layers with stylish money bands for a polished presentation.
Eco-Friendly Elements

Incorporate sustainable materials like recycled paper for decoration. It’s a thoughtful way to celebrate while being kind to our planet—something I always strive for in my projects.
Consider these options:
- Recycled Paper Flowers: Enhance your money cake with elegant recycled paper flowers for a sustainable celebration touch.
- Biodegradable Ribbon: Add charm to your gift with biodegradable ribbon, combining beauty and eco-consciousness seamlessly.
- Eco-Friendly Cake Board: Support your creation with eco-friendly cake boards, ensuring a strong yet sustainable base.
Grad Year Highlight

Incorporate the graduation year into the design with numerical stickers or cutouts. This personal touch always brings a smile, as I’ve seen at many grad parties.
Items that may come in handy:
- Decorative Graduation Year Cake Toppers: Enhance your cake with elegant year toppers for a personalized graduation celebration.
- Numerical Sticker Set for Cakes: Add a meaningful touch with easy-to-apply numerical stickers for your graduation cake.
- Wooden Graduation Year Cutouts: Impress your guests with stylish wooden year cutouts for a unique cake design.
Classic Tiered Money Cake

Why not go for the classic multi-tiered look, using rolled-up dollar bills as the main decorative element? I once spent an afternoon crafting a three-tiered money cake, and the look on the grad’s face was priceless!
Try these:
- Floral Foam Cake Dummies: Build your tiered money cake effortlessly with these reusable foam cake dummies.
- Decorative Twine: Add a rustic touch with durable decorative twine for securing and styling your money cake.
- Artificial Greenery and Flowers: Enhance your money cake with elegant artificial flowers and greenery for a sophisticated finish.













