Today, we’re whisking you away to the magical corridors of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida, to recreate a spellbinding treat – Cauldron Cakes! These aren’t just any cakes; they’re every 11-year-olds sugary dream found at HoneyDukes in Hogsmeade and SugarPlums in Diagon Alley.
Imagine a thin layer of dense, fudgy chocolate cake, topped with a THICC layer of frosting colored to look like flames. Each cake is presented in a vibrant orange box complete with DIY instructions, and the best part? The silicone cauldron that houses this delectable treat is reusable and oven-safe. If you’re a Harry Potter aficionado, a frosting fan, or just in it for the adorable cauldron, these cakes are a 5/5 must-try.
Cauldron Cake Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1 TBS Pero Drink Powder
- 4 oz chocolate chunks
Wet Ingredients
- 1 Cup Salted Butter
- 1.5 Cups whole milk
- 1 TBS Vanilla
- 3 eggs
- 0.5 Cups Mayonaise
- 0.5 Cups Sourdough Discard
Magical Gadgets – Essential Equipment:
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- Silicone Cauldron Molds: These come with your cauldron cakes in the parks! Do NOT throw them away! I haven’t been able to find a good silicone mold elsewhere, especially for the price.
- Bosh Universal Plus Mixer: To whip up that perfect frosting! This mixer is also perfect for cookies, cakes, and most importantly . . . bread!
- Mixing Bowls: For sifting and mixing ingredients: these bowls can also be used if you don’t want to use a stand mixer, or do not have a stand mixer.
- Piping Bags and Tips: For that intricate flame-like frosting design! While you technically can use a zip lock bag, I’ve had too many of those burst on me before. A piping bag and a 1M tip will give you the perfect look, AND not create a mess! This kit is great for starters!
Instructions:
- Prep Your Cauldrons: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray your silicone cauldrons with cooking spray.
- Cream Together Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in Eggs: Crack the eggs into a separate bowl (to make sure they are all good), then add them one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly between each addition.
- Add the Secret Ingredients: Add the mayo and the sourdough discard into the egg mixture until thoroughly combined. These will add both texture and moisture into your cauldron cakes!
- Mix the Wet & Sift the Dry: Mix together the Milk, Vanilla, and Pero Drink Mix Powder. Then, in a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Alternate Additions: Alternate adding the wet ingredients and the dry ingredients to the batter until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Add Chocolate Chunks: Finally, mix in 4 oz of chocolate chunks to the batter and pour 3/4 cup batter into each silicone cauldron.
- Bake: Bake on a sheet tray for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with just a few wet crumbs on it (not liquid-y batter, and not entirely clean either)
- Decorate & Serve: Decorate with your favorite frosting recipe (or try our recipe for Classic American Buttercream).
Baking these Cauldron Cakes at home is not just about satisfying your sweet tooth; it’s an experience, a touch of the magic that makes Harry Potter World so special. Don’t forget to check out our Amazon affiliate links for all the gadgets you’ll need.
Happy baking, and may your kitchen be filled with a little bit of Hogwarts magic!
