Butterbeer Cupcakes: Delight Your Taste Buds Today!
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Delicious Butterbeer Cupcakes inspired by the magical drink, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Sabrina Hermes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon butterscotch extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cream soda
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon butterscotch extract
- Pinch of salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla and butterscotch extracts.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and cream soda, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, butterscotch extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Beat on high for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the butterscotch buttercream.
Notes
- For a fun twist, add a drizzle of butterscotch sauce on top of the frosting before serving.
- You can substitute the buttermilk with regular milk or a non-dairy milk alternative for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg