Description
Strike a home run with this amazing Baseball Cake recipe! Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any baseball-themed event. This detailed guide walks you through creating a stunning and delicious cake that will impress players and fans alike. Enjoy the sweet taste of victory with this amazing sports cake!
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups
- Sugar: 2 cups
- Baking powder: 3 teaspoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Butter: 1 cup (softened)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Milk: 1 cup
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- For the Frosting:
- Butter: 1 cup (softened)
- Powdered sugar: 4 cups
- Milk: 1/4 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Red food coloring: As needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake layers cool in the pans for a few minutes before inverting them onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add milk and vanilla extract, beating until smooth. Divide the frosting into two bowls.
- In one bowl, add red food coloring to create the vibrant red needed for the baseball laces. Mix well.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of white frosting over the top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining white frosting.
- Fill a piping bag fitted with a round tip with the red frosting. Pipe the classic baseball laces design onto the cake. Start with a curved line across the center, then add the vertical lines that mimic the stitching on a baseball.
Notes
- For flavor variations, experiment with different cake flavors like chocolate, vanilla, or red velvet.
- Add a layer of filling between the cake layers, such as cream cheese frosting, fruit preserves, or chocolate ganache.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version, or dairy-free butter and milk alternatives for a vegan adaptation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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