Description
These whimsical Butterbeer cupcakes bring the magic of the Wizarding World to your kitchen! Moist, buttery cupcakes infused with butterscotch and cream soda are topped with rich, fluffy frosting that’s practically enchanted. Perfect for Harry Potter parties or anytime you need a little magic in your life.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cupcakes:
- 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (120ml) cream soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup melted butterscotch chips
- Extra butterscotch chips for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in cream soda and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix!
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold in melted butterscotch chips.
- Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Top with extra butterscotch chips or edible glitter for decoration.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Don’t overmix the batter—stop as soon as it comes together. If frosting is too thick, add a splash of cream; if too thin, beat in more powdered sugar. These cupcakes are best served the day they’re made but can be stored unfrosted for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Harry Potter, butterbeer, cupcakes, themed dessert, party food