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Best Mini Football Field Sheet Cake with Easy Chocolate Frosting

  • Author: pregmommy
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Best Mini Football Field Sheet Cake with Easy Chocolate Frosting is a delightful dessert perfect for sports-themed parties, featuring a rich chocolate cake topped with creamy frosting and fun decorations.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) hot water
  • 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g) unsalted butter
  • softened
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup white frosting (for decoration)
  • Green food coloring (a few drops)
  • Chocolate candies (for footballs)
  • White candy melts (for goal posts)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini sheet pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Carefully stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. While the cake cools, prepare the chocolate frosting by beating the softened butter and cocoa powder in a bowl until well combined.
  7. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Once the cake is completely cooled, frost the top with the chocolate frosting.
  9. Use white frosting tinted with green food coloring to create football field markings.
  10. Decorate with chocolate candies as footballs and use white candy melts to create goal posts.

Notes

Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to achieve the best texture. Adjust the food coloring as needed for desired field color.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 470 kcal
  • Sugar: 43 g
  • Sodium: 290 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 63 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 58 mg

Keywords: Mini Football Field Sheet Cake, Chocolate Frosting, Sports Dessert, Easy Cake Recipe, Football Party Treat

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