Here’s a Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes recipe, perfect for any wizarding celebration!
Ingredients (Makes about 12 cupcakes)
For the cupcakes:
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp butter extract (for that buttery flavor!)
• ½ cup cream soda (like A&W or IBC)
For the butterscotch filling:
• ½ cup butterscotch chips
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
For the butterbeer frosting:
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ¼ cup butterscotch sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• ½ tsp butter extract
• 1-2 tbsp heavy cream (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare:
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
2. Make the cupcake batter:
• Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
• In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
• Add eggs, vanilla, and butter extract, mixing well.
• Alternately add the dry ingredients and cream soda, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
3. Bake the cupcakes:
• Divide batter into cupcake liners (about ¾ full).
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let cool completely.
4. Make the butterscotch filling:
• Melt butterscotch chips with heavy cream in the microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
• Let cool slightly, then cut small holes in the cupcakes and fill with the butterscotch mixture.
5. Make the frosting:
• Beat butter until creamy, then mix in powdered sugar and butterscotch sauce.
• Add butter extract and a little cream to adjust consistency.
• Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
6. Garnish & Serve:
• Drizzle with extra butterscotch sauce and enjoy your magical Butterbeer Cupcakes!
Would you like a non-alcoholic butterbeer drink recipe to go with them?