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A Harry Potter-themed chocolate cake with a Golden Snitch, round glasses, and chocolate drip decorations.

Harry Potter Cake


  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

A whimsical Harry Potter cake that brings the magic of the wizarding world to life. Perfect for themed parties, birthdays, or special celebrations, this cake combines rich flavors with enchanting designs like the Golden Snitch and house crests.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup cocoa powder (optional for chocolate base)
  • 1 lb fondant (assorted colors)
  • Gel food coloring (optional)
  • Edible glitter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line cake pans.
  • Mix flour, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add cocoa powder if making chocolate cake.
  • Divide the batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Frost the layers, apply a crumb coat, and chill.
  • Decorate with fondant, creating Harry Potter designs like the Golden Snitch and house crests.
  • Add edible glitter and additional decorations for the final magical touch.

Notes

  • Adjust colors and designs to match your favorite Hogwarts house.
  • Substitute butter with dairy-free options for a vegan-friendly cake.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Themed

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg

Keywords: Harry Potter cake, magical dessert, themed cake, party cake