Description

Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Harry Potter with these delightful Butterbeer Cupcakes. Each bite features a buttery vanilla cake infused with rich butterscotch, crowned with a fluffy frosting that captures the essence of Hogsmeade. Perfect for themed parties or cozy nights, these cupcakes promise to cast a spell on anyone who tastes them!

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
2 large eggs
½ cup whole milk
½ cup butterscotch sauce
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Butterscotch chips (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
Fold in butterscotch sauce gently.
Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the frosting, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar until stiff peaks are achieved.
Frost cooled cupcakes and top with butterscotch chips.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
Calories: 240
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the batter. To make dairy-free cupcakes, substitute dairy ingredients with coconut milk and vegan butter.