How to Make Soccer Ball Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for the perfect dessert to celebrate the soccer season or a soccer-themed party? Look no further than this adorable and delicious Soccer Ball Cake! This cake is not only a show-stopper in terms of presentation, but it also tastes amazing and is sure to be a hit with all your guests, especially the soccer fans.

Making a Soccer Ball Cake may seem daunting, but with a few simple steps and the right technique, you can create this impressive dessert in no time. Whether you'...

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Ingredients

  • floured cooking spray
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • several drops black food coloring, or as needed
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (16 ounce) container vanilla frosting
  • 12 black licorice whips

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2 1/2- to 3-quart oven-proof bowl with floured cooking spray. Place sugar into a bowl and stir in black food coloring until desired color is achieved. Set aside.
  • Prepare cake batter according to the package directions. Pour batter into the prepared bowl and bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let cake cool for 15 minutes in the bowl, then invert and let cake cool completely, about 30 more minutes.
  • Once cake is completely cool, trim flat side of cake and place onto a cake board. Trim edges into a ball shape. Spread frosting all over cake. Using a toothpick, draw a pentagon in the center top of the cake. Surround the pentagon with five hexagons. Repeat over entire cake.
  • Cover lines with black licorice cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Fill the pentagon shapes with black-colored white sugar.
  • Nutrition

    571 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 546mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 115g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 85g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 116mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 45mg