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Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes

Moist butterscotch-flavored cupcakes inspired by the iconic Butterbeer, topped with fluffy Butterbeer 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
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 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
  • 0.75 cup cream soda flat
Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup butterscotch chips melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cupcake pan
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and cream soda.
  5. Fill liners ⅔ full and bake 18–20 minutes.
  6. Cool completely before frosting.
  7. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Frost cupcakes and drizzle with caramel if desired.

Notes

Flatten cream soda before using to prevent excess bubbles.