J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter definitely made our childhood magical and made us wish we’d receive an acceptance letter from Hogwarts too. If you’re looking to make Potterhead’s day even more special, then you definitely have to check out these Harry Potter cake ideas.
From Hogwarts houses to beloved Harry Potter characters, we’ve got you covered!
Top 10 Harry Potter Cake Ideas
1. Birthday Cake - Hagrid Style
Being the only one to survive Voldemort's attack, Harry Potter became a distinguished figure in the wizarding world [1]. If you want to surprise the Chosen One in your family, you can never go wrong with a Hagrid-style birthday cake!
This cake is easy to make even with zero decorating skills. It features a large chocolate cake covered in pink frosting with “Happee Birthdae, Harry” in bright green icing.
2. Sorting Hat Cake Pops
Bring the magic into your party with the Sorting Hat cake pops and determine which houses your guest belongs to! Is it Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin?
Even if you don't want to be a Slytherin just like Harry, Sorting Hat cake pops are a must for a Potterhead's party. It features a sentient magical hat, originally owned by Godric Gryffindor. Check out some popular Harry Potter gift ideas here.
3. Golden Snitch Cake Pop
Add more Harry Potter-inspired food to your party with the Golden Snitch cake pop - the ultimate treat for Quidditch players. The Golden Snitch is the smallest and fastest ball in Quidditch and catching it is worth 150 points.
You can make the Golden Snitch cake pop using candy melts, lollipop sticks, fondant for the wings, and cover it in gold sheet or sprinkles for a fancy party treat!
4. Hogwarts Houses
If you’re hosting a Potterheads party, another great Harry Potter cake idea is Hogwarts Houses. For the brave, loyal, and intelligent, go for a Gryffindor-inspired cake, while Slytherin is for the cunning, ambitious, and clever leaders.
If you’re a fan of the four Hogwarts houses, go for the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry logo, featuring a medieval knight shield and the school founders.
5. Luna Lovegood
With her fearless and kind character, Luna Lovegood is definitely one of the iconic characters from the Harry Potter series. If your kid or friend is a fan of the stunning pureblood witch, why not make a Luna Lovegood-inspired cake?
From her Tulip wand made by Ollivander to her colorful Spectrespecs glasses, a Luna-inspired cake is surely interesting. Also, don’t forget her radish earring, crafted by Evanna Lynch herself [2].
6. Harry Potter Cake Style
Checked Layered Cake
The checked layered cake is another classic Harry Potter theme you can easily make using a fondant. It has the colors of Gryffindor, which are scarlet and gold, and is made into checked patterns similar to the spectator towers on the Quidditch pitch.
You can also create your cake batters using scarlet and gold food coloring. Then, pour the two mixtures separately into your cake pans to make layered colors.
No Fondant Style
On the other hand, if you’re not a fan of the clay or gelatinous texture of fondant, you can choose to make a Harry Potter cake using frosting. You can make your own or use scarlet and gold store-bought frosting.
Then, spread the frostings horizontally or vertically to represent the colors of the Gryffindor scarf. You can also go for a dripping cake style using melted chocolate.
7. Cheesecake Bites
Serving your guests with Harry Potter-inspired cheesecake bites would make your party more special! Whether it’s a kid's party or adult Potterhead gathering, cheesecake bites should definitely be on the dessert table.
If you’re good at baking, you can make cheesecake bites featuring the colors of four Hogwarts houses or add cool toppings, like the Golden Snitch, a wand, or Harry’s eyeglasses. But how many Harry Potter books are there?
8. Harry’s Owl Hedwig
Harry’s Owl Hedwig is another perfect cake idea for Potterheads and bird lovers. This interesting Harry Potter-inspired cake would certainly make any fans go crazy, featuring a lovely and majestic Snowy Owl.
You can make this cake by layering white fondant or covering it with pipe stars to give more life to its snowy and beautiful feathers. Also, don't forget her big bright yellow eyes!
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9. Butterbeer
Fan of butterscotch? Then, go for a Butterbeer Harry Potter-inspired cake and devour it to your heart’s content. While Butterbeer has “beer” on its name, it’s certainly alcohol-free, so you can serve it to kids and adults.
You can create the Butterbeer cake by dripping caramel sauce on top or using fondant. Then, use frosting for the foam.
10. Main Characters On Top
For the ultimate Harry Potter cake idea, add the main characters on top using cake toppers or edible figures made from fondant. You can add the three main characters, including Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
If you’re planning to get a huge cake, you can consider adding other iconic characters from the Harry Potter series. You can add Hagrid, Dobby, Draco, Snape, Professor Dumbledore, and Lord Voldemort.
FAQs
What kind of cake did Hagrid make for Harry?
Hagrid made Harry a large sticky pink frosted chocolate cake for his 11th birthday. It features a greeting that says “Happee Birthdae Harry” written in bright green icing and a huge curvy line in the middle. In addition, the cake Hagrid made for Harry is all about beauty in imperfection, so you won’t need any expert decoration skills!
How do you make a Harry Potter spellbook cake?
First, you should bake a rectangular cake and cover it with ganache or buttercream frosting. Next, cover the cake with beige fondant. Cut two brown fondants larger than the size of the cake for the front and back cover of the spellbook. Then, add the remaining design to complete the Harry Potter spellbook cake.
How do you make Harry Potter cake fondant?
If you prefer to use the Gryffindor theme, you should precisely separate the scarlet and gold colors. You can also cover your cake with fondant and top it with cake toppers to make things easier. Making a Harry Potter cake fondant can be easy or challenging, depending on your chosen design.
On A Final Note
Celebrating any occasion with the Potterheads is truly a magical and exciting event. With our Harry Potter cake ideas, we hope you can enjoy a wizardry party with your friends and family.
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1. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Harry-Potter
2. https://www.insider.com/harry-potter-little-known-facts-2019-1#evanna-lynch-made-some-of-luna-lovegoods-jewelry-18
