Servings: 10 people
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $25
Equipment
- Cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Piping bags and tips
- Offset spatula or bench scraper
- Cake board
Ingredients
- 2 layers round cake layers flavor of choice
- 1 buttercream frosting orange-tinted and black for piping
- 1 fondant optional, for smooth surface
- 1 cake board optional, for 3D cake
- 1 batch cake pops ingredients cake balls, candy melts
- decorative items basketball cake decorations mini hoops, jerseys, edible images
Instructions
- Bake two round cake layers using your desired flavor.
- Allow the layers to cool, then stack them with a layer of buttercream in between.
- If the tops are domed, trim them to create a flat surface.
- Apply a thin crumb coat of orange buttercream over the entire cake.
- Chill the cake for 15-20 minutes until firm.
- Apply a thicker layer of orange buttercream or drape with orange fondant.
- To create the basketball stitching, use black piping gel/buttercream to pipe curved lines around the cake.
- Decorate the cake board to resemble a basketball court if desired.
- For variations, decorate a sheet cake or make basketball cupcakes instead.
- To make cake pops, crumble leftover cake, mix with frosting, shape into balls, dip in melted candy, and add stitching details.
Notes
Personalizing your cake with a name or team colors can make it extra special. For decorating, practice piping techniques and consider experimenting with fondant for detailed designs. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Remember, it’s about enjoying the process—don’t stress over perfection!
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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