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Homemade Hufflepuff’s Layer Cake

Homemade Hufflepuff's Layer Cake: A Delightfully Rich Treat

Discover the magic of Homemade Hufflepuff’s Layer Cake, a delightful dessert that embodies the warmth of Hufflepuff House with its stunning design and rich flavors.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder No substitutions recommended.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Essential for balance.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter (softened) Can substitute with vegan butter.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can replace with coconut sugar.
  • 3 large Eggs For vegan, use flax eggs.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Can experiment with almond extract.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can use almond milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 bottle Yellow Gel Food Coloring Omit for natural version.
For the Ganache
  • ¾ cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut cream.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark or milk chocolate can be used.
  • 1 bottle Black Gel Food Coloring Optional for those avoiding artificial colors.
For the Frosting
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Can substitute with erythritol.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (for frosting) Same notes as previous vanilla extract.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • 8-inch round cake pans
  • Spatula
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour.
  2. Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt until combined.
  3. Beat ½ cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then add 3 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients and 1 cup of whole milk, mixing just until combined, and add yellow gel food coloring.
  5. Distribute the batter into prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, then cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  6. Heat ¾ cup heavy cream until simmering and pour over 1 cup chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
  7. Assemble the cake by leveling layers, spreading ganache between, and applying a crumb coat with yellow frosting.
  8. Frost the cake and drizzle with leftover ganache; optionally dust with edible gold dust.
  9. Chill briefly to set before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Follow tips for a light and fluffy cake.

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