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Butterbeer Cupcakes

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Golden cupcakes with cream soda and butterscotch flavors, topped with butterbeer frosting. Perfect for Harry Potter-themed parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp butter extract
  • 1/2 cup cream soda
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and butter extracts.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and cream soda, mixing until smooth.
  5. Fold in melted butterscotch chips. Fill liners 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Use gold sprinkles for a Hogwarts house theme.
  • Store unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 days. Frost before serving.
  • Drizzle extra butterscotch on top for decoration.

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