As a kid, many of us grew up watching the classic basketball movie, Space Jam. And now, with the release of the new sequel, Space Jam: A New Legacy, it’s time to bring those childhood memories back to life with some fun and creative Space Jam-inspired cake ideas. In this article, we’ll show you how to create two different Space Jam cakes that are sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
Recipe 1: Slam Dunk Space Jam Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 can of chocolate frosting
- 1 can of vanilla frosting
- 1/4 cup of cocoa powder
- Yellow food coloring
- Orange food coloring
- Black food coloring
- Basketball cake topper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into two greased 9-inch cake pans and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before removing them from the pans.
- Mix the chocolate frosting with 1/4 cup of cocoa powder and set aside.
- Mix the vanilla frosting with yellow food coloring until you reach a bright yellow color.
- Take a small amount of the vanilla frosting and mix it with orange food coloring to create an orange color for the basketball lines.
- Take a small amount of the vanilla frosting and mix it with black food coloring to create a black color for the basketball lines.
- Place one cake layer on a cake plate and spread a layer of the chocolate frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the chocolate frosting.
- Cover the entire cake with the yellow frosting.
- Using a piping bag, pipe the orange frosting onto the cake to create the basketball lines.
- Using a piping bag, pipe the black frosting onto the cake to create the basketball lines.
- Place the basketball cake topper in the center of the cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
This cake serves approximately 12 people. Each serving contains:
- Calories: 435
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 47mg
- Sodium: 424mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 61g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 44g
- Protein: 4g
Cooking Time:
Approximately 30 minutes.
Equipment:
- 2 9-inch cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Mixing spoons
- Piping bags
- Cake plate
Serving Suggestions:
Cut the cake into slices and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Variations:
You can use any flavor of cake mix and frosting that you prefer. You can also decorate the cake with other Space Jam-themed decorations such as basketball candies or figurines.
Substitutions:
You can substitute the vegetable oil with melted butter or coconut oil. You can also use homemade frosting instead of canned frosting.
Storage:
Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips:
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before frosting.
- Use a serrated knife to level the cake layers if necessary.
- Refrigerate the cake before serving to help the frosting set and make it easier to cut.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I make this cake ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can make the cake a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Q: Can I use a different type of cake mix?
A: Yes, you can use any flavor of cake mix that you prefer.
Q: Can I make my own frosting?
A: Yes, you can make your own frosting instead of using canned frosting.
Recipe 2: Monstars Space Jam Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 box of vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 can of vanilla frosting
- Blue food coloring
- Green food coloring
- Red food coloring
- Purple food coloring
- Monstars figurines
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into two greased 9-inch cake pans and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before removing them from the pans.
- Mix the vanilla frosting with blue food coloring until you reach a bright blue color.
- Take a small amount of the vanilla frosting and mix it with green food coloring to create a green color for the Monstar’s skin.
- Take a small amount of the vanilla frosting and mix it with red food coloring to create a red color for the Monstar’s eyes.
- Take a small amount of the vanilla frosting and mix it with purple food coloring to create a purple color for the Monstar’s tongues.
- Place one cake layer on a cake plate and spread a layer of the blue frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the blue frosting.
- Using a piping bag, pipe the green frosting onto the cake to create the Monstar’s skin.
- Using a piping bag, pipe the red frosting onto the cake to create the Monstar’s eyes.
- Using a piping bag, pipe the purple frosting onto the cake to create the Monstar’s tongues.
- Place the Monstars figurines on top of the cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
This cake serves approximately 12 people. Each serving contains:
- Calories: 378
- Total Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 47mg
- Sodium: 343mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 52g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 35g
- Protein: 3g
Cooking Time:
Approximately 30 minutes.
Equipment:
- 2 9-inch cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Mixing spoons
- Piping bags
- Cake plate
Serving Suggestions:
Cut the cake into slices and serve with a glass of milk.
Variations:
You can use any flavor of cake mix and frosting that you prefer. You can also decorate the cake with other Space Jam-themed decorations such as basketball candies or figurines.
Substitutions:
You can substitute the vegetable oil with melted butter or coconut oil. You can also use homemade frosting instead of canned frosting.
Storage:
Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips:
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before frosting.
- Use a serrated knife to level the cake layers if necessary.
- Refrigerate the cake before serving to help the frosting set and make it easier to cut.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I make this cake ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can make the cake a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready