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buttercream football cake

Buttercream Football Cake: 7 Must-Try Tips for Perfection


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious buttercream football cake perfect for celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cups buttercream frosting
  • Food coloring (green, brown, white)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in milk and vanilla extract.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  8. Divide the batter between the prepared pans.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
  11. Once cool, frost the cakes with buttercream.
  12. Use food coloring to decorate the cake like a football field.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
  • Use a cake leveler for even layers.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: buttercream, football, cake, dessert