Calling all sports fans and dessert lovers! Get ready to swing for the fences with the most creative cake you'll ever serve at a birthday party or game day celebration. This Baseball Mitt Cake isn't just a dessert—it's an edible work of art that will have everyone at the table cheering. Imagine cutting into a chocolate cake that looks exactly like a classic baseball glove, complete with realistic stitching and texture that will make your guests do a double-take!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 1/2 cup almond slivers
- 1/4 cup white frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan and a smaller oval cake pan to create the baseball mitt shape.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, 3 eggs, 1 cup of water, and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil. Use an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the chocolate cake batter evenly into the prepared round cake pan and the smaller oval cake pan. Make sure the oval pan is filled less than halfway to allow for the mitt shape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the cakes from the pans and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This may take an additional 20-30 minutes.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, take the round cake and place it on a serving platter. This will be the base of your baseball mitt cake.
- Trim the oval cake to create a rounded edge that resembles the thumb of a baseball mitt. Position this trimmed oval cake on the side of the round cake to form the mitt shape.
- Using a spatula, spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting over the entire surface of the cake, including the sides. Make sure to cover the seam where the two cakes meet for a seamless look.
- To create the stitching effect of the baseball mitt, use the white frosting. You can either use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off to pipe out the frosting in a zigzag pattern along the edges of the mitt.
- Sprinkle almond slivers on the top and sides of the cake to mimic the texture of a baseball mitt. You can arrange them to resemble the stitching or simply scatter them for a more natural look.
- For added detail, you can use any remaining white frosting to pipe small dots or lines on the cake to further enhance the mitt design.
- Once you are satisfied with the decoration, let the cake set for about 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the frosting firm up slightly.
- Slice the Baseball Mitt Cake into servings and enjoy your delicious and creative dessert with family and friends!
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smoother cake batter and more even baking.
- For precise mitt shaping, use a sharp knife when trimming the oval cake to create the thumb section.
- Chill your frosting for 10-15 minutes before decorating to make it easier to pipe and create clean lines.
- If you don't have almond slivers, toasted sliced almonds or crushed graham crackers can work as texture alternatives.
- Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a very small corner cut for the most professional-looking stitching details.
- For extra stability, you can use a thin layer of frosting between the round and oval cakes to help them stick together.
- If you want a more realistic color, consider adding a light brown food coloring to your frosting to mimic leather.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 55mg
