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Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes

Magical butterscotch-flavored cupcakes inspired by the wizarding world of Harry Potter, topped with rich butterbeer frosting and caramel drizzle.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fantasy
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup cream soda
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp butterscotch sauce plus more for drizzle
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Piping bag with tip

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with 12 liners.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry mix with cream soda and buttermilk until smooth.
  5. Divide batter into liners and bake 18–20 minutes until set.
  6. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
  7. Make frosting by beating butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, butterscotch sauce, and cream until fluffy.
  8. Pipe frosting on cupcakes and drizzle with butterscotch sauce.

Notes

Decorate with gold sprinkles or Harry Potter-themed toppers for extra magic.