I am not a professional cake decorator. In fact, I have never even taken a cake decorating course. But, I always try to make special cakes for my boys' birthdays. This year I made two Harry Potter cakes for my oldest son (and I'm also sharing a simple cake I made for a movie night). All THREE Harry Potter cakes were simple to make and turned out totally cute!
The first cake I made for the Harry Potter party was a simple "Quidditch Cake".
To make each goal post, I wrapped electrical tape around pipe cleaners and twisted them into a circle. Then, I stuck the end into a paper straw.
And to make the golden snitch, I added wax paper wings.
I finished it off by adding some "every flavour beans" along the bottom of the cake. I think it adds a nice touch of color, don't you?
The second cake I made for the Harry Potter party was a simple "Crest Cake".
I started with a basic rectangular sheet cake, and I carved it into the shape of a crest. I did a crumb coat, and then covered the cake with yellow icing. I piped on some red trim, and then I added some fun "Harry Potter" items -- a fruit roll-up scar, a foil wrapped golden snitch, some every flavour beans, and a chocolate frog. Simple and fun!
And... for a special movie night with my boys, I made this simple cake with pink icing and green icing... a replica of the cake Hagrid made for Harry Potter in the first movie. It doesn't get easier than this one!
Which Harry Potter cake is your favorite? I think a Harry Potter fan would love any one of these magical desserts!
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Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
You may also be interested in our easy and inexpensive DIY Harry Potter party. The simple details are super-fun!
Next week, my son is turning 8, and we are having a Harry Potter themed party for him. Today, I thought I would share the adorable invitation I created for him. Isn't it the cutest?
I wrote a Hogwarts acceptance letter, and then I printed it on some "scroll" paper I found at the Dollar Store. Then, I rolled it up, tied it with a ribbon, and attached a tag containing a picture of my son dressed as Harry Potter.
I am seriously delighted with how it turned out... and so is my son. I can't wait to share the rest of the fun party details with you.
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Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
I am in the middle of planning a Harry Potter party for my seven year old, and I thought it would be fun if all the guests had their own Harry Potter tie and glasses. Of course, I had to come up with something inexpensive, so I made mine from card stock. Cute, right?
To make the Harry Potter ties, download the template here, print it onto card stock, and have the children color the ties with crayons. Then, punch two holes in the tie, add some reinforcements, and tie on some elastic (so that the kids can easily put the ties around their necks).
To make Harry Potter glasses, download the template here, print the glasses onto card stock, and cut them out. Then, add a piece of pipe cleaner to each side.
Feel free to pin this post and share it with friends, but please don't link directly to the downloads. Thanks so much, and enjoy your Harry Potter glasses and ties!
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Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
