Description

The Football Cake is a fun and delicious treat that’s perfect for game day or any celebration for football enthusiasts. Shaped like a football, this cake combines rich, moist layers of chocolate or vanilla cake with creamy frosting to create a dessert that’s as tasty as it is festive. Decorated with smooth icing and piped laces to mimic a real football, it’s both eye-catching and easy to make. Whether served at a party or as a surprise for a football fan, this cake is sure to score big with everyone!

Ingredients

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Cake:

2 1/2 cups flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder (optional)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup oil
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup boiling water

Frosting:

2 cups buttercream frosting
Brown food coloring
White frosting (for laces)

Instructions

Make the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa (optional), baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in boiling water.
- Bake in a greased football-shaped pan for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
Decorate:
- Tint frosting brown and spread evenly over the cake.
- Use white frosting to pipe the football laces.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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