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Enchanting Butterbeer Cupcakes: A Magical, Buttery-Sweet Dessert Everyone Will Love


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

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For the Cupcakes:

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

For the Butterbeer Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch sauce
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
  2. Cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  4. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt alternately with cream soda.
  5. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18–20 minutes.
  6. Let cupcakes cool completely.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  8. Add butterscotch sauce, powdered sugar, and vanilla; whip until fluffy.
  9. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION:

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 12
  • Calories: 310
  • Net Carbs: 38g
  • Fats: 15g
  • Protein: 4g