Description
Indulge in the enchanting world of Harry Potter with these delightful Butterbeer Cupcakes. Inspired by the flavors of butterscotch and cream soda, these soft, dairy-free treats are topped with a luscious butterscotch frosting that will transport you straight to Hogsmeade. Perfect for themed parties, movie nights, or simply a sweet escape, these cupcakes promise to captivate both young fans and adults alike. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to be the highlight of any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 75 grams dairy-free butter
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup classic creaming soda
- 125 grams dairy-free butter
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup butterscotch sauce
- 1 ¼ cups plain flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 125 grams dairy-free butter (for frosting)
- ¼ cup butterscotch sauce (for frosting)
- 4–5 cups icing sugar (for frosting)
- ½–1 tablespoon dairy-free milk (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together softened dairy-free butter, brown sugar, coconut milk, sea salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the creaming soda gently.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder; gradually mix into the wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before making the frosting by beating together softened dairy-free butter and butterscotch sauce, then gradually adding icing sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and drizzle with additional butterscotch sauce for an elegant finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (55g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider folding chocolate chips or nuts into the batter. To customize your frosting, you can experiment with different flavors like caramel or vanilla.