Quarantine Graduation Cap Cake for Class of 2020 | How To Cake It with Yolanda Gampp

Yolanda Gampp of How To Cake It shows how to make a graduation cap out of cake for the class of 2020! #StayHome #withme and let's bake together for our virtual graduation ceremony. Vanilla cake, lemon flavored Simple Syrup, cream cheese frosting, and fondant come together to create this delicious novelty cake.
Welcome to How To Cake It with Yolanda Gampp. If you love baking and want to learn how to turn eggs, sugar and butter into CRAZY novelty cakes like Yo's famous Watermelon Cake then join us. Each episode includes the A-Z process and recipe of making one of a kind edible creations, gorgeous buttercream cakes, and more! You learn how to make recipes like Italian meringue buttercream, the perfect chocolate cake and vanilla frosting - PLUS tips and tricks on using Simple Syrup, carving, icing, applying and painting fondant, and simple ways to make any cake look amazing. Leave a comment with your cake idea and you may just see it on the channel! New Video Every Tuesday at 8am EST.
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Editor: Orhan Sumen
Cinematographer: Cengiz Ercan
Producers: Jocelyn Mercer & Connie Contardi

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Disclaimer: This episode was filmed before the events rocking the world right now took place. We made the choice to still release it as it is in dedication to all of the graduates of 2020 who will not be celebrated this year but who deserve to be. We would like to donate revenue made from the video to an organization that funds continuing education for black students. If you have any suggestions, please leave them for us in the comments - as our community, your voice matters. We are a resource for all things baking, and for a community of people who are enthusiastic about creativity, sweets and finding some levity in the day to day. However we are also citizens in a world that is hurting right now, and we want to turn that pain into meaningful action. We invite you to join the conversation with us on our Instagram account @yolanda_gampp as we explore productive ways to start important discussions, provide resources, and educate ourselves in the coming weeks and months. #blacklivesmatter

[@kykoza89]

😉

[@madelynsanders4900]

i love your videos and you have inspired me to be a baker when i grow up!!!

[@FREAKOUT123ism]

💖💛💚💖💛💚😍😍🤩🤩

[@alctixn6124]

Love you yo 💜💜

[@brookesimmens9304]

What brand of fondant do you use I’m a beginner and I was just wondering?

[@Kimiko1Shibuki]

Awww good job to everyone who managed to sit their exams and graduated in this terrible time.

[@juliabjarnelof4402]

THANK YOU 😭❤️

[@arieslanae3157]

a lot of schools didn’t even have exams

[@naniisthis]

Thanks😅

[@isabellaguerra-redondo9540]

Thanks 🙌🏼😀

[@ikhk5309]

my school didn't even have a graduation. all that work for no celebration :/ but at least we have summer to look forward to ig

[@jaemiesalvania1694]

The tassel is in the right side when the graduation ceremony is on going. You will move the tassel to the left when they announce that you already graduated. That's what we do in the Philippines.

[@HowToCakeIt]

That makes sense, thank you! 💛

[@timikageorge6199]

I think in the United States we put it left to right

[@KM-up2kx]

It is right to left in the U.S. My english teacher told us this when we zoomed with her.

[@samanthasimone.3741]

Timika George yeah in US it’s left to right

[@rileybarone2233]

in the us it's right to left

[@iridiumSerpent]

i'm actually pretty glad you still chose to release this video it makes it feel like there's still something good in the world

[@moeshrooms385]

Exactly, it’s a good distraction from all the madness in the world right now.

[@cutienerdgirl]

Unfortunately, not everyone thinks like you.

[@mimicovers97]

yess!!

[@recklezz_yt6676]

Now you can give the hat to Walter when he graduates *if he ever does*

[@baggyboizz2097]

Recklezz_ツ haha 😂

[@duaaaminkamran]

GOOD ONE 😂

[@recklezz_yt6676]

Duaa Kamran thanks 🙏

[@mayouarchel1355]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@HowToCakeIt]

Hahah 😂

[@mynameisashlee]

I'd like to thank you and the whole HTCI team for standing up and showing your support for a community that's really hurting right now! Every bit of support and awareness can help us make a difference for all of our black brothers and sisters around the globe! ✊🏾

[@HowToCakeIt]

Absolutely.

[@caroledagher7178]

Yolanda can u reply to me? I turned on the notifications and I comment as soon as I can but you never like or reply to my comments

[@HowToCakeIt]

@@caroledagher7178 Hi there!

[@caroledagher7178]

OMG hi Yolanda! I never thought u would notice me! You are my favorite youtuber and I love your cakes! I subbed and turned on the notifications! ❤️

[@itzgraitybv9223]

Wow🤔🤔

[@blackqueen1600]

Aww I'm a high school graduate and looking at this cake makes me happy.

[@HowToCakeIt]

Congratulations 💛💛

[@JE-see-Kuh]

Congrats!!!!

[@stebry0605]

congrats!!!🎉🎓

[@BeanSprout3]

Jocelyn : "It looks suspiciously like printing paper" Yolanda : Screw you Jocelyn

[@HowToCakeIt]

I don't know what she was seeing 👀

[@caroledagher7178]

Haha!

[@sumayyahm.7584]

I have a feeling it IS printer paper. Is it?

[@BeanSprout3]

@@sumayyahm.7584 ya probably

[@Amanda-ds4nq]

Thank you! As a 2020 graduate we really appreciate the acknowledgement, we are still trying to do our best even in this pandemic🥰

[@HowToCakeIt]

Congratulations! 💛

[@lillyb278]

Hey Yo! I'm not a graduate, but I'm in grade six, so I'm graduating Elementary school! It's been seven years, so it's been my whole life since I could remember. Thank you for making this video. Congrats to all the real grads out there! 13 years in school is crazy! Everyone is so proud of you! It my last week of school too 🙌!

[@HowToCakeIt]

You're a graduate! Doesn't matter what grade, your hard work still got you here. Congratulations on graduating from Elementary School, that is a huge accomplishment! ✨

[@lillyb278]

@@HowToCakeIt thank you so much!

[@farzanalaher2435]

Me too I am also in grade 6 !

[@user-go2rh9yg8i]

That's adorable:) Enjoy your middle school years🖤

[@juliette1123]

Graceanne McAdams hey, I’m in sixth grade too. In my school, grade 1 to 6 is elementary school and grade 7 to 11 is high school. there is no middle school!

[@sherriesavage4024]

Yolanda, you're freaking amazing! Thank you and your staff for acknowledging the traumatic episodes that overcoming America right now. I've been watching you since the beginning and enjoy all of your videos. One suggestion is to donate to HBCU, Historical Black Colleges and Universities.

[@HowToCakeIt]

Thank you so much 💖 Thank you for suggesting HBCU! We are continuously looking for new resources to share and ways of donating so thank you!

[@GracefullyGabbi]

The tassel to the left signifies that you’ve successfully matriculated through school and you’re an official graduate. I really enjoyed your cake

[@HowToCakeIt]

Ah, I knew there had to be a meaning! Thank you for explaining that to me, and thank you! 💛

[@allisonm7600]

@@HowToCakeIt also the square part of the hat is called a mortarboard

[@zahrathiam3081]

I’m graduating from high school this year and we don’t even know if we’ll do our final exam to see if we actually will pass or not the date keeps getting pushed back again and again there will be no prom nor graduation party:( Seeing this vidéo makes me smile and feel a little bit better despite the stress of not knowing if I will be able to finally close the chapter high school once for all so thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@de4830]

literally same for y11 uk! our results day isn’t until 20/8, that’s so long and all our grades are messed up

[@caroledagher7178]

Happy graduation 🎓

[@naniisthis]

Bro ssme. This is a crappy way to finish highschool

[@chole4615]

God bless you, you are so strong!! Everything will be ok❤️

[@christinakinch]

I also have important exams this year and everyone is uncertain about the date or how the actual exam will be done. It is a little bit stressful but it is what it is.

[@mynameisashlee]

Have you ever considered making a soda can or bottle with actual soda in it?? 🥤🥤

[@HowToCakeIt]

That would be really cool!

[@djunbreakable4527]

She did once

[@mynameisashlee]

@Crafty Space Nerd MER yes I saw it. But it would be cool to see her make a soda can or tackle the shape of a soda bottle (ik she did a bottle in her lunch kit video but I want to see a giant one)

[@tshiamomafata1477]

Honestly, Yolanda is keeping me from boredom during this whole quarantine!💙❤️😂🤍💜 Love from South Africa!!!🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️💙💚🤍💛🖤

[@ICYY.SIDONNIE]

Yolanda is the valedictorian of her class 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@lataibrown5318]

Love laughing while watching your videos and your creativity is amazing!

[@mahveena9962]

for next episode you should cake the BLM logo (the fist in the air)✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@victoirelove5246]

I was gonna ask the same thing✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@MysTaeryColorful]

I would fully support that. I'd share it far and wide. I'm so glad she added the note at the beginning. It's really hard to see so many of my favorite channels remain silent as this goes on.

[@hollytaylor7520]

Since it's June it'd be cool if it was the lbgt flag with the black Lives Matter fist on top of the rainbow.

[@ericafields6170]

Holly Taylor I think 2 separate cakes, 2 separate videos is best way to go about it.

[@thepinkviolinist]

Erica Fields yes I agree. Both should be separate. Otherwise it could send the wrong message

[@MadiIgnacia]

I remember watching Yolanda and Jocelyn for 4 years ago. Crazy how I am still here. I already graduated high school but I still watched it. Congrats to all the 2020 Grads!!!

[@alishacheng2403]

My older sister graduated on Wednesday, and I baked her this cake. Not the design, but still the delicious flavors. Thank you Yolanda!

[@lucymarie6456]

Love this. And it’s great for people who were supposed to be graduating 💕🥳

[@user-go2rh9yg8i]

Thank you for donating to the yound Black Students bridging adolescent and adult years🖤 Also, the cake is beautiful👏🏾

[@chole4615]

God bless anyone who graduates this year. You are ALL so strong and amazing. I will be praying for all of you❤️

[@Icybubbles945]

Proud to be a part of the resilient Class of 2020 ❤️🎓

[@Jennydstar_27]

Thank you so much, this means a lot to us, especially those of us who can't write exams this year because of the virus. To the class of 2020, listen this will pass. Together we are strong and we will pass through this, to those of us who were able to write exams, we are proud of you. To the class of 2020 Massive Congratulations. I love you all, always stay safe. Better days awaits us all, we rock!

[@ashleyrebovich2358]

Thank you Yo for posting this despite current events. I am a senior in high school pursuing baking in the fall and the outpour of sympathy for us has been incredible. Yes, it’s not the year that we planned, but i can say it’s helped us become stronger.

[@HowToCakeIt]

Wow that's incredible!! Congratulations 💖

[@nathanpbowes6979]

Thanks Yo!!! I’m graduating 8th Grade, so I will be going to the High School!!!! We love you Yolanda and thanks so much for this and the revenue going to African American students ( I’m not one)! We love you Yolanda!!

[@amanimoore5918]

I’m a black woman that graduated this semester. Thank you for recognizing me and making this video💕

[@jennybush3887]

I’m sooooo glad your telling everyone when you made this and celebrating the 2020 graduates

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

This cake really *caps* things off nicely!

[@carlenestewart7367]

😄

[@melanin9530]

Who else loves when Yo peels the baking sheet off the cake🤩so satisfying😂😍

[@shilpeemadhani5866]

It’s a really good initiative to donate for the education of black students!! Proud of you Yo!!😍 Congratulations to all the graduates of 2020!!

[@ambercasey3811]

Prior to the ceremony the tassel is expected to be worn on the right. During the ceremony it should be moved to the left side after students receive their diploma

[@luizazus]

Love the video! And Yeah! The little dangly thingy is supposed to be on your left during the ceremony and when they declare you “the graduates of 2020” you move it to the right! 🙏🏻 I know we had to do a whole rehearsal so everyone got it right in the same time 🙈

[@edaspeeda411]

OMG... I need a stand up mixer and that spatula. I love Yolanda's passion for baking for what she does

[@turklatasha191]

Thank you Yo and the How to Cake It staff for continuing to use your platform to recognize that we Do matter and to strive for better education. Congrats graduates!💖🥳

[@alejandro160]

This grad cake speaks to me on so many levels. I love lemon flavored anything, cream cheese frosting is the only frosting I like, AND I’m class of 2020. I want a slice 😂

[@breadlover8212]

I love watching your videos and I wish I was there to have some cake!

[@HowToCakeIt]

Wish I could share some cake with everyone!

[@cristadebenedetto1123]

I also want cake🤤

[@alexandriavibe349]

I was really disappointed when I found out that I wasn't going to have a graduation ceremony this year. My grandma was going to fly out to see it but since Covid, everything was cancelled. It's so nice seeing everyone celebrating people who graduate(d) this year. Thank you so much, Yo and the HTCI team.

[@katrielfernandes3105]

Yolanda is honestly so sweet she cares so much for graduates🥰🥰

[@harshilsharma6831]

Yipee!! We finally got something good in this pandemic... Cheers to all those unfortunate ones (including me) who passed school this year but had NO FAREWELL..😫😖 Thank you so much YO for atleast blessing us with this wonderful cake... Love you! Hope you're doing fine 😘❤️

[@nobrain_noclue5846]

This is a satisfying graduation to me lol. Sitting on my bed, staring at a goddess... the 🎂. (😂😂😂 Yo is pretty great too)

[@BintAynie1999]

Who is accepting that Yolanda is the world's best Number 01 Cake Maker and Decorator . I have never seen a cake neat and clean like this .

[@user-ei6si7sy5r]

My brother and I have been watching your videos for years. Him being a graduate now, this video really made him happy.

[@nat_lmao]

Yo: It’s my new favorite tool Sir Squeeze: Am I a joke to you?

[@gildacarneiro5084]

Im a senior, so when i saw what you were going to do, i freaked out

[@aaliyahsmith6125]

Omg girl saammeeee

[@HowToCakeIt]

Congratulations, Gilda! 💛

[@pandamonium2653]

I think all we graduates can agree that this makes the bittersweetness of this year just a little bit sweeter (literally!). :) Thank you for this!

[@micheleowen16]

You are the best Yolanda and I applaud you for trying to bring some positivity to a very torn country. Never should this be tolerated. Yeah to all of the graduates of 2020 no matter what grade!👏

[@tajashania]

omg i’m meant to be graduating this year so i really appreciate this 🥰 also when you said ‘we’re all ready to graduate from 2020’ i felt that 😩

[@Dr-UnBox]

„Who else like’s watching How To Cake It😍👍😃❤️” (I hope you are doing well!)

[@helmiellamatilda1664]

lol i subbed to you!

[@anaiyadelemore5537]

I become a sixth grader today. I know that it is not as hard for me as a senior in highschool or colledge, but it's still a challenge for everyone graduating during quarintine, so this made my day when she said all graduates.

[@HowToCakeIt]

That's still huge! Congratulations, Anaiya 💛💛💛

[@anaiyadelemore5537]

Thank you Yolanda!

[@rukaiyamadraswala865]

I graduated this year but was lucky to have my graduation ceremony before the lockdown! Congratulations to those who have graduated this year🙌

[@avaberger7761]

This is an absolutely amazing cake!

[@HowToCakeIt]

Thank you! 💛

[@paigeofevents3997]

Omg I love all of you videos Yo, I know you've made lots of candy bar cakes and I thought it would be cool if you made a milky way candy bar. They are one of my favorites. I love you so much and aspire to be like you! 🍰💖

[@HowToCakeIt]

That would be really cool! I'll definitely consider 🥰

[@DHM.10]

I'm a black student and I'm very proud to say that I am one of the best students in the class

[@paulabiagtan9229]

As a member of the Class of 2020 I would like to say thankful for posting this video. I truly means a lot.

[@stephaniegrajeda8138]

It’s currently 5 am, I’m procrastinating on a group project that’s due in 8 hours. Help I’m so dumb and haven’t slept 😂 Also after years of never learning from procrastination, I’m still going this as a 22 yr old Uni. Senior. Kids learn from me, do your work beforehand! 😂😭

[@shotaaizawa9410]

CONGRATS TO MY OLDER SISTER, HER FRIENDS, AND EVERYONE ELSE GRADUATING THIS YEAR!!

[@loaleen]

dont worry about me, i'm just tearing up about my favorite cake channel being so wholesomely good

[@mbaclass.buitems6259]

Yolanda you remembered graduates in such difficult time. Appreciate it. And your cake is simply👍👍👍

[@trishasilva7448]

When that 2020 came off I was like Yep, thats literally how 2020 is going right now and we gotta throw away lol

[@kyleighbartlett4262]

Omg I'm so early

[@myrnarichardsonwilson9445]

Sir squeeze deserves his diploma. He majors in what he does.

[@samrudhik8757]

I was finally able to pursue my masters after years of saving for it - now I am in another country without any fights scheduled to my home country and certainly will have no graduation.. and will graduate to a mercurial job market. Yolanda, your sunshine personality makes me happy!

[@ananya8429]

Am I the only one who watched her epic throw in slow mode?? like if you did!!

[@ChansGrayHair]

It does matter which side the tassel is at my school cause once we get our diploma we would put the tassel on the other side to represent that we are moving forward to a next grade

[@gladysjones4686]

Jocelyn’s glasses are amazing. I need these in my life.

[@justg1226]

Over the last few days I have been really disappointed by the people I follow on youtube who have not even made a small nod to this worlds turmoil right now. As a Canadian I am so proud of your success and how eloquently you chose to shine a light on the situation. Good on you YO!

[@ava-rs8no]

Your clay extruder needs a name.

[@HowToCakeIt]

You're right! Any suggestions?

[@cer3almilk]

@@HowToCakeIt it could me mr noodle because the extruder makes it look like noodles

[@va1erie08]

A thought: The HighSchool graduates of this year went into grade 7 a few days before I was born. 😳

[@barbarabueno81]

Thank you for acknowledging the atrocities going on here in The US and around the world! God bless you and God bless everyone!

[@louisalewis4631]

Congratulations to all the class of 2020 seniors who've successfully graduated from high school and college. This was an awesome tribute them Yolanda.🎓💖😎

[@kmb655]

Next cake: A tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement. Something that promotes unity!

[@elisasierra8098]

K Marie she liked a lot of other comments above and below this one. 👎🏾

[@gibuttersnaps2538]

Elisa Sierra in her defense, those were all from 3 months ago as of today, September 3, and this comment was made 2 months ago. I don’t think she comes back to old videos’ comments very often.

[@jeannettedraper2088]

Awe thanks, I graduated this year with a MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration. I felt sad that I couldn’t celebrate, but I really feel bad for high school graduates because it’s much more than a ceremony. I really hope there is something that can be done for high school graduates across the nation.

[@uncleed67]

Thank you and your staff for bringing smiles a day!!!!!

[@alexhdz4502]

This put a smile on my face. I struggled a lot making the switch to online classes and having to finish senior year online but I made it through and managed to graduate with honors!! My school decided to put together a little graduation for us today actually despite everything else being taken away from us. I can’t wait to go get my diploma today even if it’s not a normal graduation ceremony. At least we get something

[@Mile.ame4500]

I have watched HTCI since it first started and I want to say thank you for staying so positive but still using your voice in such an impactful way. Thank you so much, HTCI fam! I truly appreciate you!

[@donnaanselmo7626]

I finished medical school this year so I caked myself a graduate in a white coat with a mask on :) learned everything I know from this channel!

[@preshuswilkins9523]

As someone that just graduated, I wanna say thank you!!

[@oliviageter5566]

I agree Yoland, I'd like to wake up tomorrow and its 2021. Anyway, thanks for this video, coincidentally my Granddaughter graduated VIRTUALLY yesterday(6/1/20) from High School. I would like to wish ALL of this years graduates the best of and pray that their future be bright, successful..... peaceful. God Bless everyone!!🙏🏿❤

[@nessie394]

My sister graduated today and I’m so proud of her although she worked her butt off for 12 years and didn’t get a real graduation she deserved it and I wish her the best in the future congratulations to anyone who just graduated during this hard time 🥳🎊you did it!!

[@vonnewest4068]

This is so creative and the cake looks super delicious! Congrats to all our 2020 grads 🍾🎊🎈🌼

[@kaitlyngilbert9289]

Thank you for doing this for all the graduates Yo! It's very sweet of you❤ I'm a middle school graduate this year, but the fact that you acknowledge the high school graduates is awesome. You and your team are amazing!!

[@kcole_dance6571]

I have been watching your videos for quite some time now and they always bring me so much joy but this one was extra special for me. It was super hard graduating during this time I was very unhappy about everything going on in the world and how it was affecting the last year of high school for me but my friends and family helped keep me smiling and watching you (someone I love and admire so much) make this cake in honor of the class I am apart of really made me smile and feel like things will be okay. So thank you so much Yolanda I really appreciate you and all that you do❤️

[@analiaquezada4211]

Yeah!!! I graduating 5th grade today!!!!! Were going to have a car drive through. And I have presents for my teachers. I'm so excited! MIDDLE SCHOOL, HERE I COME!!!

[@JesusLovesYouPerfectly]

when i graduated high school, there was nothing bitter about it, i was gettin' the hell out of there, best day ever lol

[@emilybircumshaw6709]

I’m going to collage in September and in England we don’t get a prom or a last day and for our results they’re asking teachers what grade we deserve. I’ve been worried sick and watching you making amazing cakes really cheers me up 😁

[@mimicovers97]

I found your channel during my first year of University and now I’ve finished my degree and I’m still here :) ❤️

[@maryehret9268]

I love watching your videos not just to see the cakes you make but I know I’ll get a good laugh.

[@truelynathania3312]

Thank you Yo👩‍🎓 Last week Thursday would've been the day I graduated with my Bsc in Biochemistry. Fun fact: my Uni color is blue or as we call it UB blue 🎉🎉🎉 Tassle side matters : right side before, left side after graduation I must make me a cap this weekend. Wish me luck

[@ashleightowell8368]

Thank you for making and releasing this cake Yolanda and team, I'm graduating university in the UK and it's so strange not be celebrating but this video made me so happy!! I really appreciate you going ahead and letting us enjoy this cake while still acknowledging the current terrible circumstances, big love to you all ❤️🖤

[@Biomermaid23]

Thank you Yo, this is truly amazing!! I am graduating from highschool this year, and I am totally going to make this cake for myself for grad!!! I recently participated in the Provincial Skills Alberta 2020 Competition for baking and I had to decorate a cake, I channeled my inner Yolanda !!! I ended up getting a bronze medal!!! 🥳🥳🙌🏻 love you yo !

[@lauren_hilts06]

I am graduating middle school and it made me happy seeing this.

[@marahoffmann8461]

This is an awesome cake!!! Your an AMAZING artist!!! I love your videos so much! I watch every episode like as soon as it comes out!

[@katymichellex2]

A blue cap with a gold tassel is what my high school grad cap was! Love y’all!

[@skidrow4life]

I graduate this year and i want to thank you. I mean everyone is usually already excited and stressed about graduation but in this year its way worse but congrats to everyone who made it (including me yay) It'll get better ya'll :) so keep up the hope

[@georgifb8384]

Best graduation everrr!! I’m graduating 5th grade going to middle school!! I’ve been watching your channel since about 5 years old? You are the funniest and most amazing person and baker ever!

[@jessikavera724]

Excellent! Dear Yolanda, congrats for your consideration to graduates in this moments and for share with us your special cakes. My daughter (10 years) and me, follow you from Caracas - Venezuela. Lots of hugs for you and your team. We love your passion for cakes. God bless you forever.

[@ohhhknoxville]

Oh my goodness, I love you even more Yolanda. Thank you for this and your solidarity.

[@LavenderRain24]

Wow it's been ages since I've watched your videos! I forgot how funny and entertaining you can be :) Why did I stop??? Lol. This is so sweet of you to make a graduation cake dedicated to the graduates of 2020 who can't do the ceremonies due to COVID. You're so talented at baking and creating things out of cake and fondant etc.