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Hermione Granger's Cherry Bakewell Cake | Harry Potter Inspired Recipes

The Starving Chef
Delight in the enchanting flavors of a homemade Cherry Bakewell Cake inspired by Hermione Granger, featuring almond-infused cake layers stacked with luscious icing and adorned with cherries and toasted almonds.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Fictional Feasts
Cuisine Cake, Harry Potter Inspired
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients
  

FOR ALMOND CAKE:

  • 1 cup flour
  • ¼ cup finely ground almonds
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 8 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg + 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
  • ¼ cup whole milk room temperature
  • pinch salt

FOR FROSTING:

FOR TOPPING CAKE:

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. Use a food processor to pulse the almond slices into a fine powder, then combine with the other dry ingredients.
  • Use a stand mixer to combine the sugar, butter, vanilla, and eggs, one at a time, until light and fluffy. Add in the milk, alternating between the dry ingredients, about 1/4 cup at a time, until blended. The batter should be thick.
  • Grease 4 ramekins and add about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of batter into each. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the sides of the cakes are pulling away from the ramekins and the tops are golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the middle should come out clean when the cakes are finished.
  • Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack to cool completely. Let them rest for at least 1-2 hours before attempting to decorate.
  • While the cakes are cooling, prepare the icing by mixing together the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Use a hand mixer to achieve a thick icing.
  • When the cakes have cooled, spread a few tablespoons of icing onto the tops of each cake and then stack them on top of each other. Use the remaining icing to cover the sides evenly.
  • Take the toasted sliced almonds and press them onto the sides of the cake. Finally, garnish with cherries on top. Serve with a good book and enjoy!
Keyword cake, Harry Potter, icing
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