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Football Cake: A Perfect Treat for Every Football Fan

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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.

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