Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
For the Butterbeer Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup butterscotch syrup
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Alternate dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing gently after each addition.
- Fill cupcake liners: Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling about ⅔ full.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the butterbeer frosting: Beat the softened butter, then slowly add powdered sugar, butterscotch syrup, vanilla, and heavy cream, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Decorate: Once cupcakes have cooled, generously frost with the butterbeer frosting to complete your wizarding world food experience.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- You can add a pinch of gold edible glitter to give the cupcakes a magical sparkle.
- For a stronger butterscotch flavor, increase the amount of butterscotch syrup in the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 270 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg