Description
Easy Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes are a delightful treat that brings the magic of Hogsmeade right into your kitchen. These fluffy cupcakes are infused with the rich butterscotch flavor of Butterbeer and topped with a creamy frosting that adds an extra touch of indulgence. Perfect for movie marathons or themed parties, these cupcakes will enchant anyone who takes a bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup buttermilk, room temperature
- ½ cup butterscotch sauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Whipped topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until no clumps remain.
- In another bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in buttermilk, butterscotch sauce, and vanilla until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about 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 to desired sweetness.
- Once cupcakes are cool, frost them generously and drizzle extra butterscotch sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg