Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 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 Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- For Decoration:
- Golden Snitch (store-bought or homemade)
- Chocolate Frogs (optional)
- Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
- Carefully pour in the boiling water while mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the milk, until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, level them with a serrated knife if needed. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
- Spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting over the first cake layer, then place the second cake layer on top. Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate with the Golden Snitch, Chocolate Frogs, and Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans.
Notes
- Don’t Overbake: Overbaking can result in a dry cake. Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
- Cool Completely: Make sure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Get Creative with Decorations: Use edible gold spray to make your Golden Snitch extra shiny, or add fondant decorations for a personalized touch.
- House Colors: Use food coloring to tint the cake layers or frosting in the colors of your favorite Hogwarts house.
- Pumpkin Juice Flavor: Add pumpkin puree and spice to the cake batter for a fall-themed Harry Potter dessert.
- Butterbeer Frosting: Infuse your frosting with butterscotch flavoring to create a Butterbeer-inspired topping.
- Serve your Harry Potter cake recipe at room temperature for the best flavor and texture. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg