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Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes

Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes
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Indulge in the whimsical world of Harry Potter with these enchanting Butterbeer Cupcakes! Soft, fluffy, and bursting with delightful butterscotch and vanilla flavors, they are perfect for any occasion—from themed parties to cozy nights at home. Topped with luscious butterscotch buttercream and a rich ganache drizzle, each bite is like sipping on a warm cup of butterbeer in cupcake form. These magical treats are not only a hit with kids and adults alike but are also easy to make, ensuring that baking becomes a joyous experience for everyone!

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups butterscotch beef broth
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature
  • 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, melted and slightly cooled (for frosting)
  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, measured then sifted (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). In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and melted butterscotch chips.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk and beef broth until just combined.
  4. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. To make the frosting, beat together softened butter and melted butterscotch chips before gradually adding powdered sugar.
  6. Once cupcakes cool completely, frost them generously and drizzle with ganache made by melting additional butterscotch chips with cream.

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