Soccer Ball Cake
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People may not think about making a 3D soccer ball cake because it is round. The thought of a round cake is daunting because of how to cut it to create a sphere or whether it will roll. But with the use of a round cake pan you can make any type of ball or sphere cake. “My son loves sports! He plays soccer in the summer and hockey in the winter. So for his birthday party, we made a hockey puck cake and soccer ball cake. He loved it!” Lauren |
Most people in the world play soccer. It is a sport that is so loved. Anyone can play anywhere as long as you have something to use as a ball.
All three of my kids played soccer. It was such a major part of your lives. We were on soccer fields every day of the week for both practices and games. Organized sports give kids so many skills that are beneficial when they are growing up. They develop social skills, teamwork, goal setting and determination. They need to practice a skill and quickly think on their feet in live times during games.
Now the game is watched throughout the world. With the world cup and so many fans being developed and celebrating the accomplishments of the teams throughout the world. This soccer ball cake was amazing for a birthday party, but is also fantastic for a soccer party or game celebration.
People may not think about making a 3D soccer ball cake because it is round. The thought of a round cake is daunting because of how to cut it to create a sphere or whether it will roll. But with the use of a round cake pan you can make any type of ball or sphere cake.
“My son loves sports! He plays soccer in the summer and hockey in the winter. So for his birthday party, we made a hockey puck cake and soccer ball cake. He loved it!” Lauren
Most people in the world play soccer. It is a sport that is so loved. Anyone can play anywhere as long as you have something to use as a ball.
All three of my kids played soccer. It was such a major part of your lives. We were on soccer fields every day of the week for both practices and games. Organized sports give kids so many skills that are beneficial when they are growing up. They develop social skills, teamwork, goal setting and determination. They need to practice a skill and quickly think on their feet in live times during games.
Now the game is watched throughout the world. With the world cup and so many fans being developed and celebrating the accomplishments of the teams throughout the world. This soccer ball cake was amazing for a birthday party, but is also fantastic for a soccer party or game celebration.
How to Make the Ultimate Soccer Ball Cake
This soccer ball cake was made using the Wilton 3D soccer ball cake. The pan comes in two halves like semi circles. You can make any flavor of cake that you enjoy the taste of. I often will have a lighter color cake if there is going to be a significant amount of white icing. If you wanted the cake to be chocolate then you could design any colors to be on the outside of your soccer ball.
Whenever we get new soccer balls I also loved to get the balls that were different fun colors and designs. Fun facts: real soccer balls come in different sizes to make it easier for people to play. They actually range in sizes from 1 to 5. Size 5 is a full size soccer ball.
Make sure you use an adequate amount of cooking spray. They recommend using a shortening, spread all over the surface and place some flour coating the pan. I do find it easier to just use a strong cooking spray. Place the cake batter into the half sphere cake pan and bake according to the instructions. This pan recommends baking at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.
After baking the cake, let it cook in the pan for about 10 minutes. At this point then level the cake halves by using a serrated knife and cut to level the cakes. Once leveled, flip the cake out of the pans and let the two halves completely cool.
Next, make up your icing. To make black icing I use chocolate icing for the base and then add in a little dye and then just use white icing for the white portion. I keep the frosting in my refrigerator because I find it easier to make the shapes and designs with the cooled icing.
To put the soccer ball together with icing. Also do a thin coat of icing for a crumb layer. Then take a piece of parchment paper to make a pentagon template. Then gently place the template on the cake and etch it with a toothpick. Once your design is completed with the toothpick you are able to then move onto the icing.
I would use the round tip number 3 to add the lines over your etched lines from the toothpick. If you need to smooth anything out, use a mixture of warm water and cornstarch. Just apply this with your finger. Then I would move over to the hexagons. For these shapes you want to use the white and black icing (or any color of your choice). I would use the star tip number 16. Try a couple sample stars on parchment paper. Just squeeze until you are happy with the size of the star. I would recommend trying to make all the stars the same size.
If you want around your soccer ball cake you can make grass with icing and just place it on the serving dish. This would make your soccer ball look like it was outside. I would use vanilla icing if you want to create grass. When I have made grass in the past I dyed it green using the Wilton Leaf Green and used Wilton tip number 233. It is a large tip that makes multiple strands of grass at one time. Squeeze the icing close to the serving dish and then pull outward.
Best of luck creating the amazing 3D soccer ball cake.