If you’ve read the books or seen the movies, you know that butterbeer is part of the Harry Potter universe. There’s been a lot of speculation in the fan community over the years as to what it tastes like, and there’s been lots of recipe experimenting. These are based on the recipe from Disneyworld theme park. Disclosure: it was very hot in my kitchen and these cupcakes just weren’t feeling perky.)
Want more cupcakes? How about Beet Lemon Cupcakes, Strawberry Rhubarb Cupcakes or Butterbeer Cupcakes?
Butterbeer Cupcakes
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 2 cups flour or gluten-free substitute
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar firmly packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon butter flavoring
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cream soda
Ganache:
- 1 oz. package butterscotch chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
Buttercream Icing:
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup butterscotch ganache
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon butter flavoring
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 16- oz. package powdered sugar
- Splash of heavy cream as needed
Instructions
Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt) and set aside. In a large bowl of an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, making sure each is well incorporated. Add vanilla and butter flavorings.
- Alternate buttermilk, cream soda, and dry ingredients until well-combined. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 15-18 minutes and a toothpick inserted in the center comes back clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
Ganache:
- In a double broiler (or a clear glass bowl over a pan of simmering water), combine butterscotch chips and heavy cream. Whisk until completely combined and smooth. Cool completely and put into a squeeze bottle or pastry bag with small tip. Insert the tip of the squeeze bottle or pastry bag into the center of the cupcake, filling the cupcake until the ganache starts to overflow from the top of the cupcake. (You may not want to double this even if you are doubling the recipe as it makes a TON.)
Buttercream Icing:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream until butter is light and fluffy. Add ganache, vanilla and butter flavorings, and salt and mix until well combined. Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time until desired consistency is achieved. (We used almost the entire 32 oz bag.) Add heavy cream as needed. Frost cupcakes and drizzle with more ganache.
Notes
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I am Marilyn Lesniak. Writer, Photographer and Chief Bottle Washer behind the scenes at Marilyn's Treats. Follow me to my kitchen. 
Oh, yum! This recipe has my mouth drooling. Thanks for sharing it on Merry Monday. Pinned.
I am happy you like these cupcakes Erlene. The pin is appreciated. Enjoy your week!
OMG! As soon as I saw the title I got excited! MK and I love these books! We just watched part 4 together last night and are listening to book 5 on audio! I have often wondered what Butterbeer was and what it tasted like. I can not wait to make these for MK! 🙂
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So cool! My granddaughter is 9 1/2 and has just discovered Harry Potter. I have all the books and read them at least 5 times. The DVD’s are here, as well as the audio books. She is reading along to the audio and is just starting Goblet of Fire. It is a great bonding experience and encouraged her love of reading. She helped me with these cupcakes. But obviously it is best to start BEFORE dinner so the warm kitchen doesn’t make them droop. My son made butterbeer at work. That was delicious too. But you need to like slightly sweet and of course butterscotch. Let me know how they turn out for you! Enjoy.
I can see from all of the above comments that we are all in the same world: our grandkids love Harry Potter and butterbeer cupcakes can’t help but bring us into their world.
thanks for the recipe
Well said!!! I like that and plan on selling it to my husband. I will let him know later it was your doing. ?
My family loves Harry Potter. These cupcakes look so fun.
Thanks Amy. I am reading the series with my 9 year old granddaughter right now. She is also falling in love! Have a great week!
I just know my boys are going to love these! Pinned.
Thank you Joanne for the pin!! I know your boys would love to drizzle on the top for you. ? Enjoy!
Oh my gosh Marilyn! I know I am a big fan of yours and now I know my kids will be too! We LOVE Harry Potter in my house and I have a Butterbeer recipe I make. These will be a must try and I can’t wait to make them! Pinned, saved, shared! Sending huge hugs to you my friend! ?
My 9 year old granddaughter is reading along with the audio tpaes. Then she and I are going to watch the movies. She is so excited!! My son works in a brewery where family comes. They have game nights and trivia and something each night. They had Harry Potter Trivia and he made a butter beer for the event. Everyone loved it! The cupcakes went along, too.
Butterbeer Cupcakes are straight away named after The Harry Potter movies. This recipe is based on the DinsneyWorld recipe.