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Cauldron Cakes (Harry Potter Recipe)

Cauldron cakes are perfect for Harry Potter fans or any wizard or witch who wants a magical treats. A homemade brownie base gets decorated with homemade icing to look like cauldrons. Spooky and sweet!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Calories: 223kcal

Ingredients

For The Brownies

  • 8 oz semi sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (about 2 cups)
  • cup neutral oil like canola oil or vegetable oil
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cup flour
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

For The Frosting

  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • Food coloring
  • Melted chocolate optional

Instructions

To Make The Brownies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 24 count mini muffin pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth; set aside.
    8 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, and sugar until smooth. Add the melted chocolate and whisk again.
    ⅓ cup neutral oil, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup sugar
  • Add the egg and vanilla and salt and mix well.
    2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Add the flour and mix until no dry streaks remain. Add the mini chocolate chips and mix.
    ⅔ cup flour, ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • Divide the mixture evenly between the 24 cavities in the muffin pan, then bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for 20 minutes before loosening with a butter knife and removing from the pan.

To Make The Frosting

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, icing sugar and 1 tablespoon of cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla on medium speed until smooth.
    ½ cup butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Divide the mixture in half, to one half add the cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of cream and mix, add additional cream as needed for desired consistency.
    3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • To the other half, divide evenly between two small bowls and use two different colors of food coloring to tint each bowl. I used purple and green but any colors work.
    Food coloring
  • Pipe a ring of chocolate frosting along the top of each brownie, then use the colors to pipe little spots in the center, set aside.
  • Use a piping bag with a very small hole to pipe U shaped “handles” for the cauldrons. Place into the fridge to set for 10 minutes, then remove and push into the sides of each cauldron.
    Melted chocolate

Notes

  • You can shortcut this by using box brownie mix instead of homemade brownies. 
  • Make sure the brownies are completely cool before frosting them or the frosting will melt off the brownies.
  • You can add sprinkles or even candy eyeballs for a more spooky, witchy vibe to the brownies.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg