Football Cake
The first football-shaped cake was made in 1972 by a bakery in Pennsylvania as a special treat for the Super Bowl.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Football Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a football-shaped cake pan.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once the cake is completely cooled, prepare the buttercream frosting. Divide the frosting into two bowls. Add green food coloring to one bowl and mix until desired shade is reached.
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Frost the cake with the white buttercream frosting, leaving a small area in the center unfrosted for the football design.
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Use the white decorating icing to draw the laces on the football-shaped cake.
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Optional: Decorate with football-shaped candies for added flair.
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Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Enjoy your delicious Football Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
