Description
Bring the magic of Hogwarts to your kitchen with this easy-to-follow Harry Potter cake recipe! Perfect for birthdays, movie nights, or any special occasion, this chocolate cake with rich chocolate buttercream frosting and themed decorations will enchant wizards and muggles alike.
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
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add boiling water, mixing until just combined. The batter will be thin.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with milk, until well combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract. Beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes, until frosting is light and fluffy.
- Once cakes are completely cool, level the tops if necessary.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous amount of chocolate buttercream frosting over the top.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting.
- Frost the entire cake with the remaining buttercream.
- Decorate with Harry Potter-themed elements like golden snitches made of Ferrero Rocher candies and wings, or a hand-painted Hogwarts crest. Get creative and have fun!
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Ensure your butter is properly softened for smooth buttercream.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before decorating for easier handling.
- Get creative with your decorations! Consider using fondant, edible glitter, or even small Harry Potter figurines.
- 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: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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