Description
Embark on a magical baking adventure with this Harry Potter cake recipe! Perfect for birthdays and themed parties, this enchanting dessert captures the whimsy and charm of the Wizarding World.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 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
- For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (red, yellow, blue, green)
- For Decorations:
- Chocolate frogs
- Golden Snitch (Ferrero Rocher and paper wings)
- Assorted candies in house colors
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then line with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat for about 2 minutes, gradually adding the boiling water until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks.
- While cakes cool, prepare frosting: beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and milk. Divide and color frosting for house colors.
- Once cakes are cool, level tops and layer with frosting between cakes. Apply a crumb coat and chill for 30 minutes. Frost with remaining buttercream, decorating with candies to represent Hogwarts houses.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for deep flavor.
- Soften butter well for smoother frosting.
- Do not overbake for moist cakes.
- Chill layers to prevent crumbling while frosting.
- Get creative with decorations to make it personal!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Harry Potter cake, magical cake, themed birthday cake, Wizarding World dessert, chocolate cake recipe