Super Bowl Buttercream Footballs
These Super Bowl Buttercream Footballs are delicious vanilla cake treats layered with creamy frosting, styled to resemble footballs — perfect for game day fun.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 3 cups flour To form the base of the cake.
- 1 cup sugar Provides sweetness.
- 1 cup unsalted butter For a luscious creaminess.
- 3 large eggs To bind everything together.
- 1 cup milk To achieve the desired batter consistency.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Heightens the cake's aroma.
For the Buttercream Frosting
- 3 cups powdered sugar Turns your creations into festive delights.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter To provide the buttery flavor for frosting.
- as needed milk To achieve a rich, silky consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, soften your unsalted butter until creamy, about two to three minutes of whisking.
- Add in the granulated sugar, blending until the mixture is light and fluffy, about four minutes.
- Introduce the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Blend in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gently sift in the flour, alternating with the milk, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into a lined cake pan, spreading it evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately twenty minutes.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely before icing.
Frosting and Decorating
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat three cups of powdered sugar with half a cup of softened butter until fluffy.
- Gradually add milk as needed to achieve a rich, silky frosting.
- Cut the cooled cake into football-shaped pieces.
- Spread an even layer of buttercream over the tops and sides of each football.
- Using a piping bag, pipe football-shaped laces on top to complete your Super Bowl Buttercream Footballs.
Notes
For best flavor, allow butter to come to room temperature before starting. Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.