Easy Homemade Football Cake
This Easy Homemade Football Cake is the ultimate showstopper for your next game day celebration! Moist, rich, and incredibly fun to decorate, it brings a festive spirit to your party table. Whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe is approachable and customizable. You can easily swap flavors or experiment with different frostings to suit your crowd's favorite tastes. Plus, you don't need a special pan—just a simple technique to carve out that iconic football shape!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups 180g all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- ½ cup 45g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup 180ml whole milk
- ½ cup 120ml vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup 180ml boiling water
For Frosting and Decoration:
- 1 ½ cups 340g chocolate buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup 120g white buttercream frosting (for laces)
- Optional: chocolate sprinkles or edible football decorations for extra flair
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Mix Together:Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until combined.
- Add Boiling Water:Slowly pour in the boiling water. The batter will be thin—that’s what makes the cake super moist!
- Bake:Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack
- Shape the Football:Once cooled, cut two small slivers off the sides of the cake to create a football shape. Save the scraps for snacking!
- Decorate:Frost the entire cake with chocolate buttercream. Use white frosting to pipe the laces and outlines of the football.
- Set:For clean cuts and sharper frosting details, refrigerate the cake for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitutions: Swap cocoa powder for dark cocoa for a richer taste.
- Frosting Tip: For a smoother finish, dip your frosting spatula in warm water as you work.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Serving Tip: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat!
