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Basketball Cake Pops
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup of chocolate frosting
- 12 ounces of orange candy melts
- 12 lollipop sticks
- Black food coloring pen
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake according to the instructions on the box. Allow it to cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup of chocolate frosting and mix until well combined.
- Using your hands, roll the cake mixture into 12 evenly sized balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Melt the orange candy melts in the microwave according to the package instructions.
- Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted candy melts and insert it into each cake ball. Place the cake pops in the freezer for 15 minutes to set.
- Once set, carefully dip each cake pop into the melted orange candy melts, ensuring the entire cake pop is coated. Allow any excess to drip off.
- Place the coated cake pops back onto the lined baking sheet and allow the candy coating to set.
- Using the black food coloring pen, draw basketball lines and details onto each cake pop to resemble a basketball.
- Serve and enjoy these delicious basketball cake pops at your sports-themed event!
Basketball cake pops are a delightful treat that combines the love for basketball with the joy of indulging in a sweet dessert. These bite-sized delights originated in the United States and quickly gained popularity as a favorite at sports-themed parties, especially during basketball season. The cake pops are typically made by crumbling a moist cake, mixing it with frosting, shaping it into small balls, and then dipping them in orange candy melts to resemble basketballs. The final touch involves adding black icing to create the iconic basketball lines. Chefs and home bakers alike have put their own creative spin on these treats, making them a versatile and fun addition to any event. Today, the best versions of basketball cake pops can be found at specialty bakeries and dessert shops that take pride in their attention to detail and use of high-quality ingredients. Whether it's for a basketball-themed birthday party or a game day celebration, these cake pops are sure to be a slam dunk with both kids and adults.
60 min
12
180 calories
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