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football smash cake

Football Smash Cake: 10 Tips for Epic Birthday Fun


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 1 smash cake 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fun and festive football-themed smash cake for birthday celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Green and brown food coloring
  • 1 batch buttercream frosting
  • Fondant for decorations

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
  3. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
  5. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until smooth.
  6. Divide the batter into two bowls.
  7. Color one bowl green and the other brown.
  8. Pour into greased cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  9. Let cakes cool completely.
  10. Assemble layers with buttercream frosting.
  11. Decorate with fondant to create a football design.

Notes

  • Use a small cake for smashing.
  • Ensure cakes are fully cooled before decorating.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: football smash cake, birthday cake, sports cake