Name: Learn how to decorate soccer-themed cupcakes for your next sports-themed party!
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 12 cupcakes, baked and cooled; 1 batch of vanilla buttercream frosting; Black food coloring gel; White fondant; Round cookie cutter; Small pointed paintbrush; Green sprinkles

These soccer cupcakes are a crowd-pleasing dessert that are perfect for any soccer fan. With a realistic soccer ball design on top, these cupcakes are sure to score big at your next party. They are fun to make and even more fun to eat!

Ingredients

12 cupcakes, baked and cooled
1 batch of vanilla buttercream frosting
Black food coloring gel
White fondant
Round cookie cutter
Small pointed paintbrush
Green sprinkles

Directions

Start by frosting each cupcake with a layer of vanilla buttercream frosting.
Roll out the white fondant and use the round cookie cutter to cut out circles that are the size of the top of the cupcake.
Using the black food coloring gel, draw pentagon and hexagon shapes on the fondant circles to resemble a soccer ball.
Carefully place the decorated fondant circle on top of the frosted cupcake.
Use the small pointed paintbrush to add detail to the soccer ball design with more black food coloring gel.
Sprinkle green sprinkles around the edges of the cupcake to mimic grass on a soccer field.
Repeat the process for each cupcake until all are decorated like soccer balls.
Serve and enjoy these cute and delicious soccer cupcakes!

Interesting Facts

Soccer cupcakes are not only a hit at sports parties, but they can also be a fun treat for soccer team celebrations or game day snacks.

You can customize these cupcakes by changing the colors of the frosting and fondant to match your favorite team's colors.

These soccer cupcakes are a great way to combine your love for baking with your love for soccer!