Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes

Butterbeer Cupcakes

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp butter flavoring (optional but adds Butterbeer flavor)

• 1/2 cup buttermilk

• 1/2 cup cream soda (not diet)

For the Butterscotch Filling:

• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

For the Frosting:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• 1/4 cup butterscotch sauce (from filling or store-bought)

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp butter flavoring (optional)

• 2-3 cups powdered sugar

• 2-3 tbsp heavy cream (adjust for consistency)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

Make the Cupcakes:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

4. Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and butter flavoring.

5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients with buttermilk and cream soda. Mix until just combined.

6. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Make the Butterscotch Filling:

1. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan or microwave until hot but not boiling.

2. Pour over butterscotch chips and let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.

3. Once cupcakes are cool, core each cupcake and fill with about 1 tsp of butterscotch filling.

Make the Frosting:

1. Beat softened butter until fluffy.

2. Add butterscotch sauce, vanilla, and butter flavoring.

3. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well between additions.

4. Add heavy cream as needed until frosting is light and spreadable.

✨ Decorating Tips

• Pipe frosting in swirls using a star tip.

• Drizzle with extra butterscotch sauce or top with a butterscotch candy.

• Optional: sprinkle with edible gold glitter for a magical finish!