Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes

This July marks the final chapter of the Harry Potter saga, and as a long-time fan of the books and films, I wanted to submit a recipe worthy of Potter and cupcake fans alike. After deciding that 'Berttie-Bott's Every Flavored Cupcake' would result in endless cupcake mayhem and serious sleep deprivation from all-night baking parties, the next best thing seemed to be a cupcake modeled after the famous concoction of butterbeer.

Step 1: Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup room temperature, unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 tsp butter flavoring (such as butter-buds)
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup cream soda
• Butterscotch chips
• Cinnamon

Frosting:

• 8 oz. marshmallow fluff
• 3/4 cup butter
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla
• Salt
• Caramel or Chocolate Drizzle (for decoration)

Comments

[Damn-Rat]

I like it! I'm not so big on the decorating, no offense meant. I'm going to try my own soon. I think I'll make my own butterbeer first and then add THAT to the batter. =)

[aryan10]

Its usually in the seasoning aisle.

[labellelunaclaire]

These look amazing! And it seems so simple. One question, though. Where can I get butter flavouring? I've never heard of it before. Is it something I can buy in my local grocery store? Is it with the extracts?

[gallimaufry13]

My dad found it at a nearby grocery store, but unfortunately I'm not quite sure which aisle it lives in.

[ShadowChic]

It's usually right next to the vanilla extract. You can find it at Walmart.

[jessyratfink]

These are so adorable. :D