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Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes

Soft butterscotch-flavored cupcakes inspired by Butterbeer with rich buttercream frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup cream soda
  • 0.25 cup milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Cupcake pan
  • Piping bag

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pan.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla.
  5. Alternate dry ingredients with cream soda and milk.
  6. Bake 18–20 minutes and cool.
  7. Prepare frosting and pipe onto cupcakes.

Notes

Serve with extra butterscotch drizzle for authenticity.