Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
- ½ cup milk
- For Butterbeer Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, gold edible dust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk. Fold in butterscotch chips.
- Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with gold edible dust for a magical finish.
Notes
- Use high-quality butterscotch chips for best flavor.
- Decorate with edible gold dust to resemble Snitch wings.
- Chill cupcakes before frosting for cleaner application.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fantasy
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
