Description

Transport yourself to the enchanting world of Harry Potter with this delightful Butterbeer Cake. Soft, fluffy, and infused with the flavors of butterscotch beer, this dessert is topped with a rich butterscotch buttercream frosting and drizzled with luscious butterscotch sauce. Perfect for birthdays, themed parties, or any magical celebration, this cake will impress fans of all ages. Whether you’re hosting a Harry Potter movie marathon or simply treating yourself, this whimsical dessert brings joy to every occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups (710 ml) butterscotch beer
1 3/4 cups (219 g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup (110 g) light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
1 tsp butter extract
1/3 cup (66 g) butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened for frosting
pinch of salt for frosting
2/3 cup (133 g) butterscotch chips, melted for frosting
1 1/2 cups (195 g) powdered sugar for frosting
1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract for frosting
1/2 tsp butter extract for frosting
gold and white nonpareil sprinkles (optional)
1/4 cup (50 g) butterscotch chips for drizzle
1 1/2 tbsp (22 ml) heavy cream for drizzle
1/2 tbsp honey for drizzle

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream together softened butter with sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla bean paste, butter extract, and melted butterscotch chips; mix well.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and butterscotch beer to the wet mixture until combined.
Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 29 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Feel free to customize toppings like sprinkles or whipped cream for added flair.