Football Cake to Celebrate Superbowl Sunday!

I found this wonderful recipe and step-by-step decorating guide at Parenting.com

Ingredients:

• 1 (9 by 5-inch) loaf cake
• 1 to 2 tsp cocoa powder
• Red food coloring
• 1 can (16 oz) vanilla frosting
• 6 vanilla Tootsie Rolls
• 7 white Good & Plenty
• Green food coloring
• Yellow food coloring
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• 1 Tbsp warm water

What you’ll need:

• A serving platter
• A bread knife
• A clean dish towel
• A rolling pin or a clean, heavy bottle
• Scissors or a sharp knife
• A medium bowl

Trimming the cake:

1. Place cake on a serving platter. Using a bread knife, cut the cake into the shape of a football (see template). Level the sides of the cake.

Frosting the cake:

1. Add the cocoa powder and a few drops of red food coloring to the vanilla frosting. Mix well to achieve the desired reddish-brown football color.
2. Spread the frosting on the cake to cover completely. Let the cake stand for 30 minutes

To finish decorating please click here and go to Parenting.com for pictures, tips and a wonderful finish to your Superbowl Party!