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Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes

Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes
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If you’re in search of a delightful treat that captures the whimsy of the wizarding world, look no further than these Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes. Soft and fluffy, these cupcakes are infused with the sweet flavors of butterscotch and vanilla, making them a perfect addition to birthday parties, family gatherings, or cozy movie nights at home. With their enchanting taste and easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll feel like a master baker as you whip up this magical dessert. Topped with creamy butterscotch buttercream and drizzled with rich ganache, each bite is sure to transport you straight to Hogwarts!

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups butterscotch beef broth or cream soda
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1 tsp butter extract
  • 1/3 cup butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled then sifted
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips (for frosting)
  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 3/4 tsp butter extract (for frosting)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips (for ganache)
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 1/2 tbsp honey (for ganache)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter with sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one by one along with vanilla.
  4. Alternately mix dry ingredients with buttermilk and fold in melted butterscotch chips.
  5. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for about 15 minutes.
  6. Allow cooling before frosting with butterscotch buttercream made from creamed butter and melted chips mixed with powdered sugar.

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