How to Make a Baseball Cake

Make a baseball cake for your next party or event! This guide will show you how to make a baseball cake that is perfect for any baseball fan.

Introduction

The baseball cake is a classic cake that has been around for generations. It is a simple cake to make and can be easily decorated to resemble a baseball diamond. The following instructions will show you how to make a baseball cake.

What You Will Need:
-2 (9-inch) round cakes
-1 (16-ounce) can chocolate frosting
-1 (16-ounce) can vanilla frosting
-Red food coloring gel
-Green food coloring gel
-1 tube black decorating gel

Instructions:
1. Bake the two cake as directed on the package. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
2. Place one cake on a serving plate. Spread the chocolate frosting over the top of the cake. Place the second cake on top of the first cake, rounded side up. Spread the vanilla frosting over the top and sides of the cakes.
3. Add red food coloring gel to the remaining chocolate frosting and mix until desired color is achieved. Add green food coloring gel to the remaining vanilla frosting and mix until desired color is achieved. 4. To decorate the cake, use a spatula or knife to create “home plate” out of the green frosting in the center of the cake top. Place two small spoonfuls of red frosting onto opposite sides of home plate (these will be first and third base). Use black decorating gel to pipe curved lines connecting each base with home plate, as well as outlining home plate itself.

What You Will Need

-1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
-1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
-2 large eggs, beaten
-1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
-3 cups all-purpose flour
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1 cup buttermilk
-Green gel food coloring
-2 9-inch round cake pans
-3 6-inch round cake pans
-‘ Baseball diamond template (optional)
For the Buttercream Frosting:
‘ 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
‘ 6 cups confectioners’ sugar
‘ 1/2 cup milk
‘ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Decorations:
-‘ White fondant
-‘ Red licorice laces
-‘ Green candy leaf

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9 inch cake pans.

In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Mix until well blended. Tint batter green with food coloring. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

To Make the Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla; beat until smooth.

To Decorate the Cake: using a serrated knife, level top of each cake round. Place 1 cake layer on a serving platter; spread with 2/3 cup frosting. Repeat layers of cake and frosting twice more

Step One: Cake Batter

Before you start on the baseball cake batter, you need to have two 9-inch cake pans and a bowl big enough to mix all of the ingredients together. You will also need a spoon or whisk to stir everything together. The ingredients you need for the cake batter are:
-2 cups of flour
-2 teaspoons of baking powder
-1 teaspoon of salt
-1 cup of sugar
-3/4 cup of vegetable oil
-2 eggs
-1 cup of milk

Step Two: Cake Pans

You will need two cake pans for this recipe. If you do not have two cake pans, you can use a 9x13 inch pan and cut the cake into two rectangles. One rectangle will be the home plate and the other will be the baseball field.

You will need to grease the cake pans with butter or cooking spray. Then, dust the pan with flour and tap out any excess.

Step Three: Frosting

Once the cake has cooled, it’s time to start on the frosting. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of butter and 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 tablespoons of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Slowly add in 3 cups of sifted powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth. If it’s too thick, add more milk; if it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.

To frost the cake, spread a thin layer of frosting over the top and sides with a spatula or knife. This is called a crumb coat and will help trap any loose crumbs so they don’t end up on the final product. Place the cake in the fridge for about 15 minutes to let the frosting set.

Next, take the remaining frosting and spread it over the cake in a smooth, even layer. Be sure to get into all the nooks and crannies! Once you’re satisfied with the coverage, decorate the cake as desired.

Step Four: Decorating

Once your cake is cooled, it’s time to start decorating! You can use store-bought icing, or make your own using this recipe.

To make the baseball stitching, cut a small hole in the corner of a ziplock bag. Fill the bag with white icing, and pipe it onto the cake in a criss-cross pattern.

To make the baseball seams, mix together some red and brown food coloring to create a dark brown color. Then, using a toothpick or skewer, draw lines in the icing to create the seams.

Finally, use a knife or piping bag to add green food coloring to the edges of the cake to create grass. And that’s it! Your baseball cake is now ready to be served.

Conclusion

Now that you know how to make a baseball cake, it’s time to get creative and have fun with it! Remember to be creative with your toppings and design, and most importantly, enjoy your cake!