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Enchanted Butterbeer Cupcakes with magical frosting

Enchanted Butterbeer Cupcakes


  • Author: Erin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Transport yourself to the Wizarding World with these moist, butterscotch-infused cupcakes topped with velvety butterscotch buttercream. Perfect for Harry Potter fans, birthday parties, or just because you deserve a little magic!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup butterbeer (or cream soda)
  • ¼ tsp butterscotch extract (optional, for extra richness)
  • For the Frosting:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp butterscotch sauce
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Make the Batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk + butterbeer, mixing until just combined.
  3. Bake the Cupcakes: Fill liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  4. Prepare the Frosting: Beat butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add butterscotch sauce, cream, and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
  5. Assemble & Serve: Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Drizzle with extra butterscotch sauce for an enchanted finish!

Notes

For extra magic, top with edible gold stars or a sprinkle of crushed butterscotch candy!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: butterbeer cupcakes, Harry Potter cupcakes, butterscotch cupcakes, magical treats