Description
Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes are a whimsical treat that brings the magic of the wizarding world to your kitchen. These delightful cupcakes are infused with rich butterscotch and vanilla flavors, topped with creamy frosting that will have everyone spellbound. Perfect for themed parties or cozy nights in, they promise to deliver sweet nostalgia in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup butterscotch sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pans with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Sift together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients along with the buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold half of the butterscotch sauce into the batter.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add powdered sugar and remaining butterscotch sauce until stiff peaks form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg