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Betty Crocker Just Released Three Harry Potter Baking Kits — And They’re Perfect for Fall

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Baking from a kit is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen — and the Harry Potter theme makes it even more engaging. When baking with children, consider using the experience as a low-stakes introduction to measuring, mixing, and following instructions, all of which build foundational cooking skills. For the Hogwarts House Pumpkin Cakes specifically, pumpkin is naturally high in vitamin A and fiber — while the cupcake mix adds sugar, the pumpkin base is genuinely nutritious and the portion-controlled cupcake format makes it easier to enjoy one without overindulging. Swapping half the oil called for in any Betty Crocker mix with unsweetened applesauce is a classic substitution that reduces fat without significantly changing the texture.

Butterbeer season may be winding down, but Harry Potter season is just getting started.

Betty Crocker just launched three new Harry Potter-themed baking kits, available at grocery stores nationwide now through December. The launch is part of General Mills’ broader expansion of its Harry Potter collaboration — which previously covered only fruit snacks — into its Pillsbury and Betty Crocker lines. Whether you’re planning a Halloween movie marathon or a holiday rewatch, these kits are timed perfectly for the unofficial Harry Potter season that takes over the final quarter of the year.

The Three New Kits

Betty Crocker Harry Potter Chocolate Frog Truffle Kit The most interactive of the three: a chocolate-flavored truffle mix plus frog-shaped molds so you can make your own chocolate frogs at home. If you’ve ever read the books or watched the films and wanted to eat a chocolate frog, this is the most accessible version of that experience — hopping not guaranteed.

Betty Crocker Harry Potter Hogwarts House Pumpkin Cakes Pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, each placed in one of four Hogwarts House-themed liners — Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw. The liner reveal adds a sorting ceremony element to the baking experience, making it a natural activity for families or watch parties. Inspired by Honeydukes pumpkin cakes from the wizarding world.

Betty Crocker Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Chocolate Cupcake Kit Betty Crocker’s take on cauldron cakes: chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting and Harry Potter-themed cupcake toppers. The most straightforward of the three and the easiest entry point for anyone who just wants a themed chocolate cupcake without the mold-and-truffle process.

When and Where to Find Them

All three kits are hitting retailer shelves now and will be available through December — covering Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the holiday season. Check the baking aisle at major grocery stores nationwide.

The Bottom Line

Betty Crocker’s Harry Potter Chocolate Frog Truffle Kit, Hogwarts House Pumpkin Cakes, and Forbidden Forest Chocolate Cupcake Kit are in stores now through December. If you have a Harry Potter fan in your household — or you are one — these are the baking kits worth picking up before the season is over.

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