For non-Minnesotans or those who don't follow Big Ten sports, the gopher is the University of Minnesota's mascot. Dad was aghast when he found that it wasn't offered as a standard decoration, so he sketched one and brought it to the baker, who has now used that cute little character thousands of times. Individuality has been seriously underrated in the moderately priced cake world, but the tide seems to be turning. The photo you pick can speak volumes about how proud you are of your grad. Now, unless your graduation celebration is just for the immediate family, you're going to want a cake as big as your guest list.
Prices are as varied as the bakeries themselves.
There are plenty of places online to order cakes, particularly if you live in a large metropolitan area. Standard designs are offered, but if you want something unique, you're going to want to get with your local bakery. Whether they are made of ice cream or are a lovely marble swirl of vanilla and chocolate, reward your graduate with one to remember.