Football Cake
A delightful chocolate cake designed to resemble a football field, perfect for game day or any festive gathering.
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.