10 Sports Fan Cake Ideas: Score Big at Your Next Party!
These sports fan cake ideas are perfect for celebrating game day or any sports-themed event. From football fields to basketball hoops, get inspired to create a winning dessert!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Sifted
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Hot coffee
Frosting
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Gradually stir in hot coffee until batter is smooth. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until frosting is smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract. Frost cooled cake layers and decorate as desired.
Notes
Get creative with your decorations to match your favorite sports team!