Basketball cupcakes with NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche, orange frosting, and black gel.
Cupcakes

Dulce de Leche-Filled Basketball Cupcakes

EL MEJOR NIDO
Dulce de Leche-Filled Basketball Cupcakes
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
30 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
15 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
48 mini cupcakes

Basketball fans in the house? These yummy cupcakes will get everyone even more excited about their favorite team.

Dulce de Leche-Filled Basketball Cupcakes are perfect for game day celebrations or any festive occasion. Baked to golden perfection, these easy-to-make cupcakes from Official LA LECHERA® are filled with a luscious center of NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche. Each cupcake is topped with orange frosting, accented with black decorator gel or icing to mimic the look of a basketball, adding a playful touch to your dessert spread.

A touch of NESTLÉ CARNATION Evaporated Milk lends the frosting an extra creamy texture, making each bite irresistibly moist. Whether you're planning for a kid-friendly birthday party or a game day snack, these delightful cupcakes are sure to be a hit. Plus, they are nut-free, making them compatible with various dietary preferences.

These cute and delicious cupcakes are a fun, skill-level friendly recipe that you can whip up in under 30 minutes. Celebrate your favorite team with these easy desserts that bring a fun twist to traditional cupcakes. Enjoy them with family and friends, knowing you've got a winning treat on your hands!

Ingredients

Key Ingredients

A can of Evaporated Milk with an image of evaporated milk pouring onto a white spatula.
Carnation®

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

(12 oz)
A can of Dulce de Leche featuring the La Lechera logo and a square slice of flan drizzled with caramel.
LA LECHERA®

Dulce de Leche 13.4 oz Can

(13.4 oz. Can)

Make It

Instrucciones en Español

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 48 mini muffin cups with paper or foil liners.

Step 2

Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions, using water, oil and eggs. Spoon into prepared muffin cups.

Step 3

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in cupcake comes out clean. Cool completely. Meanwhile prepare frosting.

Step 4

Beat butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar alternately with evaporated milk. Beat in vanilla extract. Add a few drops of orange food coloring; continue to beat until light and fluffy.

Step 5

With sharp knife, remove small portion from top of cupcake. Place some dulce de leche into heavy-duty plastic bag; snip tiny corner from bag and pipe about ½ teaspoon dulce de leche into each cupcake. Place cake pieces that were removed over top of dulce de leche if desired.

Step 6

Frost tops of cupcakes in a round shape to look like basketballs. With black gel or icing, draw stripes onto ball.

Ingredients

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