Sports Jersey Cake

Sports Jersey Cake
320 min.
20
128kcal

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Who says you need professional baking skills to create a show-stopping dessert? This Sports Jersey Cake is a delightful fusion of sweet treats and team spirit, perfect for game day celebrations or any occasion where you want to show off your favorite squad. In just under six hours of preparation and chilling time, you transform simple pantry staples into a edible masterpiece that looks like a giant, delicious jersey.

The magic begins with a classic yellow cake mix, which provides a soft, sponge-like base that soaks up the rich, creamy pudding mixture. By poking holes into the baked cake and pouring in the chocolate-flavored pudding mixed with cold milk, you create a moist, flavorful interior that sets firm in the refrigerator. This no-bake assembly step ensures the cake stays perfectly structured while infusing every bite with that nostalgic chocolate pudding taste everyone loves.

What truly makes this recipe stand out is its incredible visual appeal. Once the cake is chilled and removed from its pan, you can arrange the cut pieces on a platter to mimic the shape of a sports jersey. The real fun starts with the decoration; by tinting whipped topping with a few drops of food coloring, you can craft vibrant stripes and patterns that match your team's colors. Add a touch of flair with decorating gel and candy-coated chocolates to form logos or player numbers, turning a standard dessert into a personalized tribute.

At only 128 calories per serving, this treat is surprisingly light, making it an ideal choice for sharing with a large group of twenty friends and family. Whether you are cheering on the football team, the basketball squad, or your local soccer club, this cake is sure to be the star of your party. Gather your friends, pick your team colors, and get ready to serve up a dessert that tastes as good as it looks.

Ingredients

  •  candy-coated chocolate pieces 
  • Tbsp decorating gel 
  • drops food coloring 
  • pkg jell-o chocolate flavor pudding instant (4-serving size each)
  • cups milk cold
  • cups cool whip whipped topping divided thawed
  • pkg duncan hines classic decadent cake mix yellow (2-layer size)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • skewers
  • cutting board
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Grease foil; set aside. Prepare cake batter and bake in prepared baking pan as directed on package. Cool in pan 15 min. (Do not remove cake from pan.) Pierce cake with large fork or skewer at 1/2-inch intervals; set aside.
  2. Add milk to dry pudding mixes in medium bowl. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended.
  3. Pour evenly over cake. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Remove cake from pan using foil handles; place on cutting board.
  5. Cut cake into pieces with serrated knife as shown in diagram and photo. Arrange on large serving platter to resemble a jersey, removing cake from foil before placing on platter. Stir food coloring into whipped topping; spread on top and sides of cake. Decorate with gel and candies to represent your favorite sports team. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories128kcal
Protein6.2%
Fat17.82%
Carbs75.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.9
Glycemic Load
0.43
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.8256521717362%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:128.45kcal
6.42%
Fat:2.55g
3.93%
Saturated Fat:1.76g
11.03%
Carbohydrates:24.51g
8.17%
Net Carbohydrates:24.18g
8.79%
Sugar:14.39g
15.99%
Cholesterol:3.12mg
1.04%
Sodium:204.49mg
8.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2g
4%
Phosphorus:110.4mg
11.04%
Calcium:90.24mg
9.02%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.89%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.99%
Folate:17.81µg
4.45%
Vitamin B3:0.63mg
3.16%
Iron:0.55mg
3.06%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.88%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.54%
Selenium:1.42µg
2.03%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.92%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.85%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.82%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.79%
Potassium:56.56mg
1.62%
Magnesium:6.08mg
1.52%
Fiber:0.32g
1.29%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.19%
Vitamin K:1.06µg
1.01%