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Football Cake

Bina stazya
A delightful chocolate cake designed to resemble a football field, perfect for game day or any festive gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Base

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix Any preferred brand will work.
  • 3 large eggs Can substitute with unsweetened applesauce or banana.
  • 1 cup water Use room temperature water.
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil

Frosting and Decoration

  • 2 cups buttercream frosting Use homemade for best flavor.
  • 1 bottle green food coloring For the field effect.
  • 1 cup white fondant For field lines and goal posts.
  • 1 cup chocolate frosting For additional decorative elements.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven according to cake mix instructions.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix with 3 eggs, 1 cup of water, and 0.5 cup of vegetable oil. Mix until well combined.
  • Pour the batter into a rectangular baking pan, smoothing the top to ensure even baking.

Baking

  • Bake the cake until it’s risen and golden around the edges, about 30 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.

Frosting and Decorating

  • Divide the buttercream frosting into two bowls. Tint one half with green food coloring.
  • Frost the top of the cooled cake with the green frosting to create the football field effect.
  • Roll out white fondant to create lines for the field and shape it into goal posts.
  • Use chocolate frosting to add fun details like player designs or a football shape.

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Keyword celebration cake, chocolate cake, Football Cake, Game Day Dessert, Party Cake