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6) Soccer Ball Cake with Piped Hexagons

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 8-inch round chocolate cake layers, cooled
  • 2 cups chocolate buttercream medium-stiff
  • 2 cups white buttercream medium-stiff
  • Black gel food coloring as needed
  • Piping bag with #3 round tip and #2 round tip
  • Serrated knife and 8-inch cake board

Method
 

  1. Level cakes with a serrated knife so they stack flat. Spread 1/2 cup white buttercream between layers and chill 15 minutes.
  2. Crumb coat whole cake with 1 cup white buttercream. Chill 20 minutes until firm.
  3. Use #3 tip and black gel to tint 3/4 cup frosting. Fill bag and practice hexagons on parchment.
  4. Pipe a pentagon in center, then surround with hexagons to mimic a soccer pattern. Keep shapes tight and consistent.
  5. Smooth white frosting between shapes with an offset spatula. Chill 10 minutes to set.