“Oh, you may not think I’m pretty,
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
But don’t judge on what you see,
I’ll eat myself if you can find
A smarter hat than me.
You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I’m the Hogwarts Sorting Hat
And I can cap them all.”
Calling All Firstyears
Welcome, fellow wizards and witches, to our magical kitchen! Today, we’re conjuring up a delectable treat inspired by the famous Sorting Hat from the world of Harry Potter. These Sorting Hat Cupcakes are not only delicious but also a whimsical way to celebrate the enchanting universe created by J.K. Rowling. So grab your wands and let’s get ready for a spellbinding baking adventure!
“I’ll have a look inside your mind, And tell where you belong!”
The Sorting Hat, with its ancient wisdom, can reveal the true essence of a young witch or wizard. Just as it determines which Hogwarts House a student belongs to, our Sorting Hat Cupcakes will reveal your sweetest desires! Will you be a brave Gryffindor, a cunning Slytherin, a wise Ravenclaw, or a loyal Hufflepuff? Let’s dive into the magic of baking and find out!
Harry Potter Cupcakes Recipe
Harry Potter Sorting Hat Cupcakes
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk at room temperature
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk preferably at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring red, green, blue, and yellow
- Edible gold glitter or sprinkles
- cocoa powder optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add half the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners (they should be half filled) and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. Beat the softened butter until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until you reach your desired consistency.
- Divide the frosting into five bowls and use food coloring to dye each one to the color of one the four Hogwarts Houses (easiest to do red, green, yellow, and blue.) Dye the fifth bowl of frosting brown (I like to use cocoa powder to do this). Note: there should be a higher proportion of brown frosting than the other colors, as it will be used to cover all the cupcakes.
- When the cupcakes have cooled, use a melon baller or spoon to scoop out a small portion of cake from the top of the cupcake. There should be a small pit where the frosting will be put late.
- To assemble, pipe the house colored frosting into the pits of cooled cupcakes. Then pipe the brown frosting on top of the cupcake, covering the house colored frosting and creating a swirling pattern to resemble the Sorting Hat.
- Finish by sprinkling each cupcake with edible gold glitter or sprinkles for that extra touch of magic!
“Let the Sorting Now Begin”
Now that your Sorting Hat Cupcakes are ready, it’s time to discover your Hogwarts destiny! Choose a cupcake, take a bite, and savor the magic. Which Hogwarts house color is hidden beneath the delicious frosting? Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff, your heart and taste buds will surely belong to the wizarding world.
Share the enchantment with your fellow witches and wizards, and celebrate the joy of Harry Potter with these delightful Sorting Hat Cupcakes. You’re now officially sorted into the House of Delicious Treats!