DIY Harry Potter Birthday Cake

Are you a huge Harry Potter fan? Does your family and friends love the wizarding world of Harry Potter? If so, then you’ll definitely want to surprise them with a Harry Potter themed birthday cake. It’s not as hard as it looks, and you can easily make a magical Harry Potter cake with some simple ingredients and supplies. So, if you’re looking to make the perfect birthday surprise, here’s a recipe to make your own DIY Harry Potter Birthday Cake.

Ingredients:

2 cups of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of cocoa powder
1 cup of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup of buttermilk
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 cup of hot coffee
1/2 cup of butter, melted
2 tablespoons of heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon of almond extract
2 cups of confectioners’ sugar
Food coloring (optional)
Assorted decorations (optional)

Instructions:

Making the Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two 8 inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.

5. Slowly pour in the hot coffee and whisk until the batter is smooth.

6. Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Frosting:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy.

2. Slowly add in the cream and almond extract and beat on low speed until combined.

3. Add in the confectioners’ sugar and beat on low speed until combined.

4. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy.

5. If desired, add in a few drops of food coloring and mix until combined.

Assembling the Cake:

1. Place one of the cooled cakes onto a serving plate and spread some of the frosting over the top.

2. Place the second cake on top of the first and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.

3. Decorate the cake with assorted decorations, as desired.

4. Serve and enjoy!

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There you have it! A delicious and magical DIY Harry Potter Birthday Cake that’s sure to impress your friends and family. With this recipe, you can easily whip up a truly magical treat that’s perfect for celebrating any special occasion. Just follow the steps above and you’ll have a delicious, homemade Harry Potter cake that’s sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.