Description
Bring the magic of Hogwarts to your kitchen with this enchanting Harry Potter cake recipe! Perfect for birthdays, movie nights, or any celebration that calls for a touch of wizardry, this cake is sure to delight Potterheads of all ages. Decorate with golden snitches, house colors, and edible glitter for a truly magical treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration:
- Golden Snitch candies or decorations
- House-colored sprinkles or fondant
- Edible glitter (for that extra magical touch!)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Slowly pour in boiling water, mixing until batter is smooth.
- Bake the Cake: Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Chocolate Frosting: While cakes are cooling, prepare chocolate frosting. In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with milk, until frosting is smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Assemble and Decorate: Once cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous amount of chocolate frosting over the top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake. Decorate with golden snitches, house-colored sprinkles, and edible glitter.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Measure your ingredients accurately for the best results.
- Don’t overbake the cakes; they should be moist and tender.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Get creative with your decorations! The more magical, the better.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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