Description
Delightful cupcakes that capture the essence of Butterbeer with a rich butterscotch frosting, perfect for any Harry Potter fan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cream soda
- 2 tbsp butterscotch sauce
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Butterscotch sauce (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Cream the butter: In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Combine wet ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, cream soda, and butterscotch sauce to the butter mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Fill the cupcake liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes in the tray for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Frost the cupcakes generously with the butterscotch buttercream.
- Garnish each cupcake with whipped cream and drizzle with extra butterscotch sauce.
Notes
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg