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Hogwarts Cauldron Cake Delight

Priska Widjaja

Priska Widjaja

over 1 year ago

This magical cake is perfect for any wizarding occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and enchanting presentation, it's sure to impress even the most discerning of witches and wizards.

Cooking Time

1 hour

Serving Size

12 servings

Nutrition Per Serving

Cal

580

Protein

6g

Fat

24g

Sat Fat

14g

Carbs

91g

Chole

80mg

Fiber

4g

Sugar

72g

Sodium

420mg

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
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 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
  • 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

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
  • Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  • To make the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with milk. Beat in vanilla extract and salt.
  • Spread frosting between cake layers and over top and sides of cake.
  • To make the chocolate ganache, heat chocolate chips and heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in butter, salt, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.
  • Drizzle ganache over top of cake.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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