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By Susan Ellis, From The Memphis Flyer:

Fans following the World Cup need cake, do they not?

Well, here you go: a soccer shoe cake from Off the Square Catering.

According to owner Neely Draughon, this cake was created about 3 years ago as a groom's cake. The bride and the groom met while playing soccer. Both had taped soccer shoes. Aw!

One of the shoes was brought in to be used as a reference, and Draughon says that the cake — chocolate with peanut butter icing — was massive, 2 1/2 by 1 foot.

This is the only soccer shoe that they've made, but they've also done a cowboy boot and a lingerie cake involving edible underwear.

"Come up with the concept, and we can make it," Draughon says.

Cakes range from $2.50 to $5 a slice, depending on size and design.

In addition to the cakes, Off the Square caters weddings, and their building, on Overton Square, includes a party room. They also sell food-to-go, such as casseroles.

Off the Square Catering is open Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., and by appointment for cake consultations.

Off the Square Catering, 19 S. Florence (728-6085)