Cauldron Cakes

For those of you who are not potterheads, allow me to explain. Cauldron cakes are a common treat in the wizarding world, as are Chocolate Frogs, Acid Pops, and Bertie Botts Every Flavour Beans. I made these tonight after rewatching GoF for the trillionth time, along with some Hot Butterbeer.

Mmm, yummy. To make these magical treats, you will need:

1 box of your favorite chocolate cake mix (or your own special recipe)
1 package licorice
1 container of your favorite white frosting
1/2 tsp vanilla butter and nut flavoring
Green food coloring

Cook the cake according to package directions into 24 cupcakes. While those are baking, mix together the frosting, flavoring, and food coloring. Spread the frosting on the cupcakes as soon as they come out for the drippy look that mine have, or wait until they've cooled for creamier consistency. Stick the licorice into the tops of the cupcakes and serve.

You could also jazz these up any number of ways. Try adding gummy worms to the tops or pushing mini reese cups into the cups before baking.