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Basketball Cupcakes
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- Orange food coloring
- Black food coloring
- Vanilla frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream 1/2 cup of softened butter with 3/4 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with 1/2 cup of milk, until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into two separate bowls. Add orange food coloring to one bowl and black food coloring to the other, mixing until the desired colors are achieved.
- Spoon the orange batter into half of the cupcake liners and the black batter into the other half.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Divide the vanilla frosting into two separate bowls. Add orange food coloring to one bowl and black food coloring to the other, mixing until the desired colors are achieved.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the orange and black icing to create a basketball design.
- Enjoy these delicious basketball-themed cupcakes at your sports-themed party!
Basketball cupcakes with orange and black icing are a delightful treat inspired by the vibrant colors of the basketball court. These cupcakes have become a popular choice for sports-themed parties, especially during basketball season. The history of these cupcakes can be traced back to passionate bakers who wanted to celebrate their love for the game in a delicious and creative way. In terms of the best version of this dish, many bakeries and home bakers have perfected the art of creating these themed cupcakes. The key to getting them right lies in the vibrant orange and black icing, which should be perfectly swirled to resemble a basketball. The flavor of the cupcakes can vary, but a classic vanilla or chocolate base is often used to complement the eye-catching icing. One famous alternative method for making these cupcakes involves using fondant to create miniature basketballs as toppers. This adds an extra dimension of detail and artistry to the cupcakes, making them even more visually appealing. Whether you're in a bustling city or a quaint town, you're likely to find a bakery or a talented home baker who can whip up a batch of these basketball cupcakes for your next sports gathering. The combination of creativity, skill, and a love for the game makes these cupcakes a slam dunk in the world of sports-themed desserts.
50 min
12
220 calories
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