Soccer Ball Cake

Score big with this Soccer Ball Cake, a unique and delicious dessert that’s perfect for any football fan! With its swirly, multi-colored design and moist, flavorful texture, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this show-stopping treat.

Ready Time

2 hrs

Yields

4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Food coloring (white, black, and yellow)
Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Fresh fruit or sprinkles, for decoration

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a round 9-inch (23cm) cake pan with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Set aside. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy, about 2 minutes.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat just until combined.

Add the vanilla extract and mix well.

Divide the batter into three portions. Color one portion white, one portion black, and one portion yellow.

Drop spoonfuls of each colored batter into the prepared pan, creating a soccer ball effect.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust the cake with confectioners’ sugar and decorate with fresh fruit or sprinkles.

Let the cake rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients, especially the unsalted butter, to ensure the cake turns out moist and flavorful. Make sure to preheat the oven to the exact temperature, and don’t overmix the batter to prevent a dense cake.

When dividing the batter into three portions, try to get them as equal as possible so the colors are evenly distributed in the cake.

To achieve a neat soccer ball design, gently drop small spoonfuls of each colored batter into the pan, starting from the center and working your way outwards. If you’re using fresh fruit for decoration, choose fruits that are in season and have a similar texture to the cake, like strawberries or blueberries.

Let the cake rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing to ensure the juices redistribute evenly and the cake holds its shape.

This cake is perfect for a small gathering or party, and you can easily customize the colors to fit your favorite team’s colors.