Description
Create a magical Harry Potter cake with this recipe! Perfect for themed parties, this delicious and visually stunning cake will impress any Potterhead. Includes step-by-step baking and decorating instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fondant (various colors for house crests, Golden Snitch, etc.)
- Edible gold dust
- Lollipop sticks (for Golden Snitch wings)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, lining bottoms with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add boiling water, mixing until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack.
- Beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with milk, until desired consistency. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Level cake tops if needed. Place one layer on a plate, spread frosting. Add second layer, frost entire cake.
- Decorate with fondant house crests, Golden Snitch, and other details. Use edible gold dust for the Snitch.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving. Add final touches and enjoy!
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature.
- Don’t overbake to keep cake moist.
- Cool cake completely before frosting.
- Get creative with decorations.
- Practice fondant decorations beforehand.
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Harry Potter cake, wizard cake, potter themed cake, chocolate cake, fondant decorations, birthday cake, themed cake, Hogwarts cake