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homemade football cake

Homemade Football Cake: 5 Steps for Game Day Bliss


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious homemade football cake perfect for any sports event.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Green and white icing
  • Football-shaped cake topper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two round cake pans.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  6. In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let the cakes cool before frosting.
  11. Frost with green icing and decorate with white icing and a football topper.

Notes

  • Ensure the cakes are completely cooled before frosting.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
  • Customize the decoration based on your team colors.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: homemade football cake, sports cake, chocolate cake