Cauldron Cakes by Allie

by · November 14, 2010

 

Cauldron Cakes by Allie

Allie
This tasty treat was popular on the Hogwarts Express - Harry bought them to share with his friends on the way to school in his first and fourth years. You can make enough to share with your friends, too!
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Desserts
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cups cocoa powder sweetened
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 cups butter
  • 3 egg large, at room temperature
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 10 oz. chocolate chips dark

Topping

  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip)
  • 1 tsp. cocoa powder unsweetened (add more to preference)
  • 2 tsp. powdered sugar

Decoration (Optional)

  • sprinkles (as desired)

Instructions
 

Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease cupcake tins thoroughly, ensuring you get the sides of each cavity.
  • In large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • In separate mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy.
  • Add eggs and sugar. Beat thoroughly.
  • Add vanilla extract, milk, and heavy cream.
  • Combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Mix to uniform.
  • Add dark chocolate chips.
  • Fill cupcake cavities to no more than three-quarters filled.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Let cupcakes cool to room temperature. After that, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Once firm, cut middle out of cupcakes to shape cauldron.

Topping

  • Mix together all of the topping ingredients until fully blended.
  • Divide topping between all cupcake centers and swirl around to make it look like a brew.
  • Garnish with sprinkles, as desired.