Description
Get game-day ready with these Easy Football Cupcakes! Made with rich chocolate cake and topped with buttery cocoa frosting, these cupcakes are decorated to resemble footballs—perfect for Super Bowl parties, tailgates, and sports-themed celebrations. Quick to make using a cake mix, these festive treats are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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Chocolate Cake:
- 1 box Pillsbury Devil’s Food Cake Mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 cup milk
Frostings:
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
1. Bake the Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with green cupcake liners (or your favorite team colors).
- In a large bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and milk until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
2. Make the Frostings
- In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Remove ¼ cup of frosting and set aside for the white football laces.
- To the remaining frosting, add cocoa powder and milk, beating until smooth and creamy.
3. Decorate the Football Cupcakes
- Using a piping bag (or a zip-top bag with the tip cut off), pipe the brown frosting onto each cupcake in an oval shape to resemble a football.
- Use the reserved white frosting to pipe football laces on top.
- Serve and enjoy at your next game-day gathering!
Notes
- Grass Effect: Use green frosting and a grass piping tip around the football for a fun turf-like look.
- Team Colors: Switch up the cupcake liners and frosting colors to match your favorite team.
- Make-Ahead: Cupcakes can be baked a day in advance and stored in an airtight container before decorating.
- Storage: Keep at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
