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Finished Harry Potter Birthday Cake with golden snitch decorations.

harry potter cake


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Step into the enchanting world of Harry Potter with this magical cake, perfect for any celebration! This delightful dessert combines rich chocolate flavor with whimsical decorations to bring a piece of Hogwarts into your kitchen.


Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Cocoa powder
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Butter
  • Milk
  • Vanilla extract
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Frosting of your choice
  • Golden edible glitter
  • Snitch candies
  • House-colored sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs and stir in the vanilla.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
  5. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  6. Let cakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Once cool, level the cakes if needed, frost between layers, and cover the entire cake. Decorate with themed elements.

Notes

  • Use high-quality cocoa for the best flavor.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
  • Don’t overbake; the cake should be moist.
  • Get creative with decorations!
  • Store-bought frosting can save time.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Wizarding

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Harry Potter cake, wizard cake, magical dessert, birthday cake, themed cake, chocolate cake