Gluten Free Basketball Cookie Cake: A Slam Dunk for Your Basketball Watch Party!

Score big with a dessert that will have everyone cheering! If you're planning a basketball watch party and want to serve something fun and tasty, this Gluten Free Basketball Cookie Cake is the perfect choice! It features a chewy sugar cookie base, creamy whipped cream cheese frosting, and is topped with fresh clementines and blueberries. This cake not only looks festive but also promises to satisfy every sweet tooth.

The Perfect Base: Sugar Cookie

To start off, a great sugar cookie base is essential. This layer will provide that sweet bite that everyone loves!

Ingredients:

• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 1/4 cup gluten free flour blend

• 1 tsp baking powder

• Pinch salt

  
  

Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream the butter until smooth. Add the egg, sugar, and vanilla. Whip until fluffy. Add the gluten-free flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread the dough evenly in a greased round pie pan. Bake for 24-28 minutes or until golden brown. Allow it to cool completely before frosting.

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting: The Icing on the Cake

With the cookie base ready, it's time to whip up the creamy frosting that will take this cake to the next level!

Ingredients:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

  
  

In a mixing bowl, cream the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until incorporated. Add the whipping cream, whip until stiff peaks form.

Once your sugar cookie base has cooled, spread a generous amount of this yummy frosting on top.

Toppings: Let's make a basketball!

No basketball-themed dessert would be complete without fun toppings! Use sliced clementines and blueberries to make a basketball. The blueberries will make the lines of the basketball and the clementines make the orange all around.

Get your apron on, gather your friends, and prepare to serve this crowd-pleaser! It’s a fantastic way to celebrate the game and enjoy something sweet, all while being gluten-free. Happy Madness of March!!