🧙♂️✨ Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes ✨🧁
Magical, buttery, and full of caramel goodness—these cupcakes will transport you straight to Hogsmeade! 🍻⚡
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
✔️ 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
✔️ 1 teaspoon baking powder
✔️ ½ teaspoon baking soda
✔️ ¼ teaspoon salt
✔️ ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
✔️ ¾ cup light brown sugar
✔️ 2 large eggs
✔️ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✔️ 1 teaspoon butter extract (for that authentic Butterbeer flavor!)
✔️ ½ cup buttermilk
✔️ ¼ cup cream soda
For the Butterbeer Frosting:
✔️ ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
✔️ 1 cup butterscotch sauce (store-bought or homemade)
✔️ 2 cups powdered sugar
✔️ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✔️ 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream (if needed, for consistency)
For Garnish (Optional, but magical!):
✨ Whipped cream
✨ Butterscotch drizzle
✨ Golden sprinkles
👩🍳 Instructions
🔹 Step 1: Prepare the Cupcakes
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3️⃣ In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
4️⃣ Add eggs, vanilla extract, and butter extract, mixing until smooth.
5️⃣ Alternately add the flour mixture, buttermilk, and cream soda, mixing until just combined.
6️⃣ Divide the batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
7️⃣ Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8️⃣ Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
🔹 Step 2: Make the Butterbeer Frosting
1️⃣ Beat butter and butterscotch sauce together until smooth and creamy.
2️⃣ Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
3️⃣ Stir in vanilla extract and add heavy cream if needed to reach a fluffy consistency.
🔹 Step 3: Assemble & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Pipe or spread the frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
2️⃣ Drizzle with butterscotch sauce and top with whipped cream & golden sprinkles for that extra wizardry touch.
3️⃣ Enjoy your Butterbeer cupcakes with a frosty glass of Butterbeer! 🍻⚡
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