Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 200g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- Edible glitter or colored sprinkles
- Harry Potter-themed cake toppers or decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, food coloring, and vinegar until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until vibrant and smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream just to simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate, let sit 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add butter if desired.
- Allow ganache to cool to a pourable consistency.
- Spread frosting between the cake layers, then cover the entire cake smoothly.
- Drizzle ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down sides. Decorate with glitter, sprinkles, or Harry Potter-themed toppers.
Notes
- Ensure the ganache is cooled properly for easy drizzling.
- Use vibrant red food coloring for an authentic velvet look.
- Decorate with Harry Potter-themed items for a magical effect.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, frosting, ganache
- Cuisine: American/Party dessert
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 480 Kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
