Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix or homemade chocolate cake batter
- 12 paper cupcake liners or silicone molds shaped like cauldrons
- White frosting or vanilla buttercream
- Black gel food coloring (for creating the cauldron look)
- Jelly beans or gumdrops (for the bubbling effect)
- Colored sugar or sprinkles (optional, to add magical effects)
- Edible glitter or shimmer spray (for a mystical touch)
- Mini marshmallows (for foam or bubbling potion effects)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line your cauldron-shaped molds or cupcake liners with paper.
- Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the package instructions or your favorite homemade recipe.
- Fill each mold or liner about ¾ full with the batter and bake for 18-22 minutes. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
- Tint your frosting with black gel food coloring until you achieve a deep, cauldron-like color.
- Frost each cooled cupcake generously with black frosting, creating a rounded, cauldron-like shape.
- Add mini marshmallows and gumdrops around the edge for bubbling potions. Use edible glitter to add magical shimmer.
- Place jelly beans at the center to mimic bubbling potion or add colored sprinkles for extra effect.
- Use a small spoon or piping bag to add edible ‘smoke’ or ‘brew’ effects if desired.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze cupcakes wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and thaw before serving.
- Decorate just before serving to keep toppings fresh and vibrant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Party Treats
- Method: Baking and Decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg