Hogwarts Cauldron Cake Delight

About this recipe

This spellbinding chocolate cake brings the magic of Hogwarts to your kitchen. Its rich, moist texture and decadent chocolate ganache make it perfect for any wizarding gathering. Easy to prepare, this cake is sure to delight witches, wizards, and even Muggles with its enchanting flavor and presentation.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup milk, whole
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.

3. 3

   Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, then stir in boiling water.

4. 4

   Divide batter equally between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

5. 5

   Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

6. 6

   For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa, alternating with milk. Stir in vanilla and salt.

7. 7

   Layer and frost the cake's layers and sides. For ganache, melt chocolate chips with cream, then mix in butter, salt, vanilla, and powdered sugar.

8. 8

   Drizzle ganache over the frosted cake and serve.