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Copycat Cauldron Cake

Magic at Home: Easy Copycat Cauldron Cake Recipe

Experience the enchanting taste of Copycat Cauldron Cake with this easy recipe that immerses you in the Wizarding World.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 10 hours
Total Time 16 hours
Servings: 8 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tsp Salt Just a pinch to enhance flavor.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Opt for Dutch-processed for deeper color.
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar adds extra moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted butter.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Mix regular milk with vinegar or lemon juice.
  • 1 large Egg For a vegan option, use flaxseed meal.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure extract is preferred.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Buttercream Frosting French buttercream can be used.
  • 1 tsp Red Gel Food Coloring For vibrant effect.
  • 1 tsp Yellow Gel Food Coloring For vibrant effect.

Equipment

  • Silicone Cauldron Mold
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, sugar) in a bowl.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients (vegetable oil, buttermilk, egg, vanilla) in another bowl.
  4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fill the cauldron molds with the batter, about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 28-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cakes to cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before refrigerating.
  8. Prepare frosting with red and yellow gel food coloring.
  9. Frost the chilled cakes to create a flame-like design.
  10. Chill the frosted cakes for 8-10 hours for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allow flavors to develop by chilling the cakes overnight. Store unfrosted cakes in an airtight container to freeze for longer storage.

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