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Cauldron of Potion Cake

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Ingredients:

  • 2 packages of 450-500 g of ready-made chocolate sponge cake mix (+ any additional ingredients needed)
  • 2 x 90g sachets of dry lime-flavored jelly mix
  • 3 packages of 450 g. dark chocolate glaze
  • 220 gr. white glaze
  • Black food coloring
  • 10-12 marmalade wedges (orange, red and yellow)
  • 2 mini chocolate-covered donuts

Preparation:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray four 9-inch (22-cm) cake pans with cooking spray. Mix the sponge batter; pour it evenly into the pans and bake according to package directions. Meanwhile, prepare the jelly according to package directions.
  2. Using a long serrated knife, trim the domed tops of the cake layers. Assemble the 3 layers on a small cardboard circle, sandwiching them with a thin layer of chocolate frosting. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Place the three-layer cake on an inverted cake pan (this will make trimming easier). Using a small serrated knife, round the bottom edge of the cake first, then the top. Frost the top.
  4. Place the remaining cake layer on top of the cake; freeze for at least 30 minutes. Trim the bottom of this layer around the edge to form a shallow bowl.
  5. Cut a circle 15 cm in diameter and 5 cm deep in the center of the top cake layer. Cover the inside of the hole with white icing.
  6. Color the remaining chocolate frosting black. Cover the cake with a thin layer of black frosting; freeze for about 20 minutes, then frost with the remaining frosting (set aside about 1 tablespoon). Return the cake to the freezer.
  7. Once the jelly has set, stir it until it becomes lumpy. Refrigerate until ready to use.

  8. Make a flame:


    Using a small knife, cut the gummy bear wedges in half to create two thinner slices. Using your fingers, glue several pieces of different colors together as shown in the picture. Repeat this process to make about 20 lights.
  9. Press a flame around the bottom of the "cauldron." Trim one-third of each donut. Using the reserved black icing as glue, press the donuts onto the sides of the cake to create handles. Add jelly just before serving.

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