House Gryffindor Butterbeer Cakes
Bring the magic of the wizarding world to your kitchen with these enchanting House Gryffindor Butterbeer Cakes! Perfect for Harry Potter fans and dessert lovers alike, these fluffy, cream-soda-infused cupcakes capture the nostalgic, buttery sweetness of butterbeer in every bite. Topped with a rich, velvety butterscotch frosting and sprinkled with bold Gryffindor-inspired red and yellow sprinkles, they’re as visually striking as they are delicious. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, these whimsical treats are ideal for themed parties, movie nights, or a sweet celebration of your inner wizard. Embrace the magic and treat yourself to this irresistible dessert that’s sure to cast a spell on everyone who tastes it!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Packed light brown sugar
- 2 units Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups Butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Cream soda, room temperature
- 1 cups Unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.25 cups Butterscotch sauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons Yellow and red sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and melted butterscotch chips, mixing until fully incorporated.
On low speed, alternate adding the dry flour mixture and the liquids (milk and cream soda) to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
Distribute the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, whip the softened butter in a large bowl using a hand or stand mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low until incorporated, then on medium-high until fluffy. Add the heavy cream, butterscotch sauce, and vanilla extract, whipping until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, pipe or spread the butterbeer frosting onto each cupcake.
Optionally, decorate with yellow and red sprinkles to represent Gryffindor house colors.
Serve and enjoy these magical treats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 339.9 g | 436% | |
| Saturated Fat | 213.1 g | 1066% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1215 mg | 405% | |
| Sodium | 1177 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 806.9 g | 293% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 652.2 g | ||
| Protein | 39.9 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 441 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 752 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
