Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes, which transport you straight to the magical world of Hogwarts. These soft and fluffy cupcakes are infused with a luscious butterbeer reduction and topped with a rich butterscotch buttercream frosting, finished with a decadent drizzle of butterscotch ganache. Perfect for themed parties, birthday celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings, these delightful treats are sure to impress every Harry Potter fan. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable options, baking these whimsical cupcakes is a fun project for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butterscotch beer (or cream soda)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- For frosting: 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a saucepan, simmer the butterscotch beer until reduced by half. Let it cool.
- Cream together butter and sugars until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in vanilla extracts and cooled beer reduction followed by melted butterscotch chips.
- Combine dry ingredients with buttermilk until just mixed.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full and bake for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat softened butter, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in melted butterscotch chips.
- Once cooled, frost cupcakes and drizzle with ganache made from melted butterscotch chips and cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg