Description
Indulge in the enchanting world of Harry Potter with these delightful Butterbeer Cupcakes. Perfectly fluffy and rich in butterscotch flavor, these magical treats are topped with a creamy butterscotch buttercream and finished with a decadent ganache drizzle. Whether you’re hosting a themed party, enjoying a cozy movie night, or celebrating a special birthday, these cupcakes are sure to impress. Easy to make and visually stunning, they capture the essence of the wizarding world in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butterscotch beef broth (or cream soda)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 tsp butter extract
- 1/3 cup butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled then sifted
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- For the frosting: 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, measured then sifted
- 3/4 tsp butter extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- For the ganache drizzle: 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and melted butterscotch chips.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add melted butterscotch chips and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble cupcakes by frosting generously with the butterscotch buttercream and drizzling with ganache made from melted butterscotch chips mixed with warm cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg