I’ve got the perfect treat to make your game day celebrations even sweeter—Football Cupcakes! These little beauties are the ultimate combination of delicious, moist cake and festive, fun decorations that’ll have everyone cheering (and munching) at your next game-day gathering. Whether you’re hosting a tailgate or watching from the comfort of your living room, these cupcakes will surely score big.

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I love how easy they are to make, and you can even customize them with your team’s colors—because who doesn’t love showing team spirit in cupcake form? Let’s dive into the recipe!

How to Make Football Cupcakes

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

13.25 oz box Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups chocolate frosting
½ cup white frosting

Step by Step Guide

1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Then, follow the directions on the cake mix box (so easy!) and mix the ingredients together—water, oil, eggs, and the cake mix. Give it a good stir until everything’s nice and smooth.

2. Line your cupcake pan with the cupcake liners (I went with brown for that football feel). Fill each liner about halfway with the cake batter. Don’t worry about being too exact—just aim for an even spread.

3. Pop them in the oven and bake for about 14-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 hours. You’ll want them to be completely cool before frosting.

4. Once the cupcakes have cooled, it’s time for the fun part! Start with the chocolate frosting. Fill a pastry bag with the frosting and attach the 1M frosting tip. Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes in a back-and-forth motion, making a football shape. You know, that nice, squishy swirl!

5. For the final touch, grab your white frosting and a small round frosting tip. Pipe on the laces to complete the football look. A little cross-hatch pattern on top, and voila!

Serve and Enjoy!

These cupcakes are ready to be devoured by your friends and family. I like to serve mine on a cute platter, with a side of game-day snacks like chips and dip, but these will steal the show. Plus, they store really well in an airtight container for a couple of days if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers!

So, whether you’re cheering for your favorite team or just love having a little fun in the kitchen, these Football Cupcakes are sure to be the highlight of your game day. They’re cute, delicious, and oh-so-easy to make—what more could you ask for?

Ingredients

13.25 oz box Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups chocolate frosting
½ cup white frosting

Instructions

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Then, follow the directions on the cake mix box (so easy!) and mix the ingredients together—water, oil, eggs, and the cake mix. Give it a good stir until everything’s nice and smooth.
Line your cupcake pan with the cupcake liners (I went with brown for that football feel). Fill each liner about halfway with the cake batter. Don’t worry about being too exact—just aim for an even spread.
Pop them in the oven and bake for about 14-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 hours. You’ll want them to be completely cool before frosting.
Once the cupcakes have cooled, it’s time for the fun part! Start with the chocolate frosting. Fill a pastry bag with the frosting and attach the 1M frosting tip. Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes in a back-and-forth motion, making a football shape. You know, that nice, squishy swirl!
For the final touch, grab your white frosting and a small round frosting tip. Pipe on the laces to complete the football look. A little cross-hatch pattern on top, and voila!
Serve and Enjoy!

Author: carlycampbell