Alright, so we all know cake is magical. Period, the end, thank you for coming to our Ted Talk. But, as it turns out, there really is a subset of cakes called “magic cake”. While there is nothing strictly Hogwarts about these delicacies, there is a fair amount of sorcery going on here. Let us break it down: a magic cake is a French style of cake in which three distinct layers are formed during the baking process. The bottom layer turns into this lovely creamy custard, the middle layer is a sinful cream, and the top layer turns into an actual sponge style cake. These things are beyond delicious, easy to make, and you need to bake one immediately.

Vanilla Magic Cake

This recipe, from over at Kitchn, gives you a ton of expert advice to ensure your magic cake does turn out nothing short of magical. There’s even a handy video attached so you can see how your progress should look along the way. The end result is this amazingly textured cake, with just the right amount of sweetness.

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Chocolate Magic Cake

More of a chocolate type o’ gal? No problem, Give Recipe has got you covered with this recipe. It’s basically the same exact drills as above, but this time you’ll be adding a little cocoa powder to turn this into any chocolate lover’s dream.

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Banana Magic Cake

Yup, it tastes every bit as good as it looks. If you are having a bad day, may we suggest baking a pan of this delicious stuff from OMG Chocolate Desserts and maybe eating half of the pan in a single sitting? Honestly, there just aren’t words. You’ll just have to make it and see for yourself. Oh yeah, here’s the recipe.

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Lemon Magic Cake

Lemon is such a lovely, refreshing, spring flavor. This recipe, from Jo Cooks, definitely delivers on that tart citrus flavor. This is the perfect spring-time and summer dessert and is sure to vanish pretty darn quickly.

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