Description

Indulge in the magical delight of Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes, a whimsical treat that transports you to the enchanting world of wizards and spells. These soft and fluffy cupcakes are infused with rich butterscotch and vanilla flavors, topped with a creamy butterscotch buttercream and drizzled with silky butterscotch ganache. Perfect for themed parties, movie nights, or just a sweet escape any day, these cupcakes promise to enchant fans of all ages. Their easy preparation makes them an ideal baking project for both novice and experienced bakers, ensuring fun for everyone involved. Get ready to create a delectable dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Ingredients

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3 cups butterscotch beer
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
1 tsp butter extract
1/3 cup butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (for buttercream)
1 cup butterscotch chips (for buttercream)
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
3/4 tsp butter extract (for buttercream)
1/2 tsp vanilla (for buttercream)
1/4 cup butterscotch chips (for ganache)
1 tbsp heavy cream (for ganache)
1/2 tbsp honey (for ganache)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and butter extract.
Gradually incorporate melted butterscotch chips and buttermilk until smooth.
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; slowly fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
For the buttercream, beat softened butter until fluffy; add melted butterscotch chips and powdered sugar gradually while mixing until smooth.
Drizzle warm ganache over frosted cupcakes for an extra touch.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 34g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg