Preheat your oven as per the package instructions. Bake the chocolate cupcakes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 18-20 minutes. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Once cooled, grab a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the chocolate frosting onto the cupcakes, moving back and forth to create a fun football shape.

Carefully take your white writing gel and create the laces on each frosted cupcake with two parallel lines down the center and small horizontal lines across.

Allow the frosting to firm up a bit at room temperature before serving. Store in a cupcake carrier or airtight container.