Harry Potter 16th Birthday Cake

Ingredients

If you’re looking for the perfect birthday cake for a Harry Potter fan, this 16th birthday cake is sure to be a hit! To make this amazing cake, you’ll need the following ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Assorted food coloring
Cake decorating supplies, such as sprinkles, edible glitter, etc.

Instructions

Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan, and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix until just combined. Stir in the buttermilk and chocolate chips.

Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan, and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the frosting, combine the butter, honey, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

In a medium bowl, beat together the light brown sugar, heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth. Add the cooled cocoa mixture and beat until light and fluffy. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

To make the decorations, mix together the white sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and mix until just combined. Divide the dough into separate bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl. Mix until the desired color is achieved. Roll the dough out onto a floured surface and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Place the shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 7-10 minutes, or until golden brown.

Allow the decorations to cool completely before decorating the cake. Arrange the decorations on the cake and top with sprinkles and edible glitter, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

This delicious Harry Potter 16th birthday cake is a fun and festive way to celebrate any occasion. For each slice, you can expect the following nutrition information:

Calories: 463
Fat: 23.4g
Saturated Fat: 13.8g
Cholesterol: 68mg
Sodium: 291 mg
Carbohydrates: 60.4g
Fiber: 1.4g
Sugar: 37.3g
Protein: 5.2g

This cake is a special treat, and should be enjoyed in moderation. Make sure to pair this cake with a glass of milk, a cup of coffee, or a tall glass of iced tea to help balance out the sweetness.