Description
Create a magical Harry Potter cake perfect for any celebration! This Hogwarts-themed cake features chocolate layers, rich ganache, and enchanting decorations. A delightful baking experience for witches and wizards of all levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake Layers:
- 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
- For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- For the Decoration:
- Assorted candies (Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, Chocolate Frogs)
- Gold edible glitter
- Colored fondant (for scarves, Sorting Hat, etc.)
- Icing pens (for details)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake Layers: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until combined. Gradually add boiling water, mixing until smooth. Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Chocolate Ganache: Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate and let sit for a minute. Stir until melted and smooth. Cool slightly until spreadable.
- Assemble the Hogwarts Cake: Level cake layers. Place one layer on a serving plate, spread with ganache. Top with second layer. Frost entire cake with remaining ganache.
- Decorate Your Magical Masterpiece: Use candies, glitter, and fondant to decorate. Make fondant scarves, a Sorting Hat, or arrange candies like the Hogwarts crest. Use icing pens for details.
Notes
- Ensure cake layers are completely cool before frosting.
- Use a cake leveler for even layers.
- Chill ganache slightly for easier application.
- Keep fondant covered to prevent drying.
- Use a toothpick to secure fondant decorations.
- Prep Time: 45 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: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Harry Potter Cake, Hogwarts Cake, Wizard Cake, Chocolate Cake, Fondant Decorations, Birthday Cake, Themed Cake, Easy Cake Recipe, Chocolate Ganache