Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes
Indulge in the enchanting world of baking with these Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes! These delightful treats are a whimsical blend of soft, fluffy vanilla and butterscotch flavors that will transport you straight to Hogwarts. Perfect for family gatherings, birthday celebrations, or an afternoon snack, these cupcakes are sure to become a beloved favorite in your home. With a rich butterscotch buttercream frosting and a luscious ganache drizzle, each bite offers a magical experience that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups butterscotch beef broth (or cream soda)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/3 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- For frosting: 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla bean paste.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Fold in melted butterscotch chips and buttermilk until just combined.
- Spoon batter into lined cupcake tins and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter and melted butterscotch chips; gradually add powdered sugar and flavorings until creamy.
- Drizzle cooled cupcakes with ganache made from melted butterscotch chips and heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg