Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes

A sweet and delicious recipe for Butterbeer Cupcakes inspired by the Harry Potter books and movies. These treats are made with butterscotch and cream soda. Perfect for a Harry Potter party or movie night!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 10

Total Time 50

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings Cupcakes

Calories 264 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Cupcake Ingredients

1 cup Light Brown Sugar
3 Eggs large
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Kosher Salt
1/2 cup Buttermilk
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Butter Extract
1/2 cup Cream Soda

Butterscotch Sauce Ingredients

1 cup Butterscotch Chips
1/2 cup Heavy Cream

Frosting Ingredients

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
2 cups Powdered Sugar
1/4 cup Butterscotch Sauce this is part of the recipe and not an ingredient to purchase

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Heat the heavy cream in the microwave for 40 seconds.
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
Pour on top of the butterscotch chips and let sit off to the side.
1 cup Butterscotch Chips
Line the cupcake tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, add brown sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil. Whisk together until smooth.
1 cup Light Brown Sugar, 3 Eggs, 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
Add in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together.
2 cups All-Purpose Flour, 1 tsp Baking Soda, 1 tsp Baking Powder, 1 tsp Kosher Salt
Add buttermilk and whisk until smooth.
1/2 cup Buttermilk
Add in the butter and vanilla flavorings.
1 tsp Butter Extract, 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Once smooth, gently stir in the cream soda (it will fizz).
1/2 cup Cream Soda
Immediately add ¼ cup of the batter to each cupcake liner.
Bake for 17-20 min, or until golden brown.
Stir the butterscotch syrup. All of the candy should be melted now. If not, pop back in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
1/4 cup Butterscotch Sauce
While the cupcakes are baking, begin making the frosting.
In a bowl, blend the butter until smooth.
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
Add in the powdered sugar and blend, it will be crumbly.
2 cups Powdered Sugar
Pour in the butterscotch sauce, reserving some for the topping. Blend together.
The frosting should be fluffy, not runny. If it’s runny, add more powdered sugar.
Allow the cupcakes to cool for 10-15 minutes after they come out of the oven.
Add the frosting to the piping bag fitted with the tip. Pipe the frosting on top of the cupcakes. Drizzle the leftover syrup over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 236IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Butterbeer, Butterbeer cupcakes, Butterscotch, Cupcakes, Harry Potter

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