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Butterbeer Cupcakes

These Harry Potter inspired Butterbeer Cupcakes are the BEST! A rich butterscotch cupcake topped with sweetened whipped cream makes these perfect for any witch or wizard!
Cuisine American
Keyword butterbeer, butterscotch, cake, cupcake, cupcakes, dessert, harry potter, harry potter recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 24 cupcakes
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

  • 1⅔ cup butterscotch baking chips divided
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • cups heavy cream divided

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line two muffin tins with paper liners and set aside.
  • Combine 2/3 cup butterscotch chips in a microwave safe bowl with the water. Heat until melted making sure to stir every 20 seconds. Set aside.
  • Stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large measuring bowl. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the butter and both sugars in the bowl of an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Slowly stir in the slightly cooled melted butterscotch mixture. Fold in the dry ingredients with the 1 cup of milk until incorporated.
  • Divide between your prepared pan and bake 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Place the 1 cup of butterscotch chips in a glass bowl. In a saucepan heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over your chips and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Fill each cupcake with 1 tablespoon of the mixture making sure to reserve 3 tablespoons for the frosting.
  • Place a clean mixing bowl in the freezer for 15 minutes. Once chilled whisk 2 cups heavy cream with 3 tablespoons of your butterscotch filling until fluffy. Pipe onto your cupcakes and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 24cupcakes