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Football cake: The Best Homemade Treat for Game Day Celebrations

Football Cake
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This football cake is the perfect dessert for your game day celebrations, combining fun and flavor in a delightful way!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • green and brown food coloring (for decoration)
  • 3 cups frosting
  • 1 football cake mold

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared football cake mold.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  10. Decorate with green and brown food coloring to resemble a football field and cake.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
  • Make sure the cake is completely cool before applying the frosting to avoid melting.

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Keywords: Football Cake, Game Day Treat, Homemade Cake

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