Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes
Delightful cupcakes filled with butterscotch pudding and topped with creamy frosting, inspired by the famous wizarding drink.
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
Cupcake Base
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp baking soda Leavening agent
- 0.5 tsp baking powder Helps with texture
- 0.25 tsp salt Enhances flavor
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Adds richness
- 0.75 cups brown sugar Provides caramel-like sweetness
- 2 large eggs Offers moisture
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Deepens flavor
- 0.5 tsp butter extract (optional) For added butteriness
- 0.5 cups cream soda Adds fizz
- 0.5 cups butterscotch pudding or butterscotch whipped filling Filling for cupcakes
Frosting
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Base for frosting
- 0.25 cups butterscotch sauce Flavor enhancer
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract Classic pairing
- 0.25 tsp butter extract (optional) Enhances butter flavor
- 2 cups powdered sugar Structure and sweetness for frosting
- 2 tbsp heavy cream For creamy texture
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with 12 liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and optional butter extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually alternate adding the dry flour mixture and cream soda until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter and bake for 16-18 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Once cool, scoop out the center and fill with butterscotch pudding or whipped filling.
Frosting
- Beat the softened butter until creamy. Mix in butterscotch sauce, vanilla extract, and optional butter extract.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar and heavy cream until fluffy and ready for piping.
Assembly
- Pipe frosting onto the cupcakes and drizzle with extra butterscotch or caramel sauce.
Notes
To ensure rising, check that your baking soda and baking powder are fresh. Consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the frosting for contrast.