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Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes

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Indulge in the enchanting flavors of the wizarding world with these Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes. Soft and fluffy, each cupcake is infused with a rich butterbeer reduction and topped with creamy butterscotch buttercream. Drizzled with luscious butterscotch ganache, these delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a themed party or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups butterscotch beer
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1 tsp butter extract
  • 1/3 cup butterscotch chips, melted
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 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 (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. Simmer butterscotch beer in a pot until reduced to 1/2 cup. Cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pans with liners.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  4. Cream butter with sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and extracts; mix until pale.
  5. Incorporate the cooled butterbeer reduction and melted butterscotch chips.
  6. Gradually mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk until smooth.
  7. Fill liners about two-thirds full and bake for 14-18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool before frosting.
  9. For the frosting: Whip softened butter until fluffy; blend in melted butterscotch chips and powdered sugar gradually. Add extracts and whip until light.
  10. For the ganache: Heat butterscotch chips and cream in the microwave; stir in honey once melted.
  11. Assembly: Pipe frosting on cooled cupcakes and drizzle with ganache.

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