Print

Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes

Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Indulge in the enchanting world of Harry Potter with these delightful Butterbeer Cupcakes. Soft, fluffy, and bursting with the magical flavors of butterscotch and vanilla, these cupcakes are crowned with a luscious butterscotch buttercream and a rich ganache drizzle. Perfect for themed parties, movie nights, or any sweet occasion, they promise to transport you straight to the wizarding realm. Easy to make and visually impressive, these treats are sure to be a hit among fans of all ages.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups butterscotch beer (or cream soda)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1 tsp butter extract
  • 1/3 cup butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled then sifted
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled (for frosting)
  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, measured then sifted (for frosting)
  • 3/4 tsp butter extract (for frosting)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips (for ganache)
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 1/2 tbsp honey (for ganache)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a saucepan, reduce butterscotch beer by half over medium heat; cool.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  4. Combine dry ingredients; alternate adding them with buttermilk to the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in cooled beer reduction.
  6. Fill muffin tins and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Prepare frosting by mixing softened butter with powdered sugar and melted butterscotch chips.
  8. Make ganache by melting butterscotch chips with heavy cream; drizzle over frosted cupcakes.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://firstfoodie.com/harry-potter-butterbeer-cupcakes/