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Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes

This butterbeer cupcake recipe makes the perfect treat for any Harry Potter fan! With a rich, butterscotch cake and a sweet butterscotch frosting, this dessert is perfect for everything from a Harry Potter party to movie nights!
Course Birthday Cakes & Cupcakes
Cuisine American
Keyword buttterbeer cupcakes, cupcake recipe, harry potter cupcakes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 67kcal
Author Lisa O'Driscoll | Fun Money Mom

Ingredients

For The Cupcakes

For The Frosting

Instructions

For The Cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line cupcake tins with liners.
  • Whisk cake mix and pudding in a large mixing bowl,
    15.25 ounces white cake mix, 3.4 ounces butterscotch instant pudding
  • Add eggs, water, and oil and beat until well combined.
    4 eggs, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • Pour the butterscotch cake batter in the prepared cupcake tins.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cupcake comes out clean.
  • Place cupcakes on wire racks and allow to cool completely.

For The Butterscotch Frosting

  • Prepare the frosting by beating together the pudding, powdered sugar, and milk.
    3.4 ounces butterscotch instant pudding, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup cold milk
  • Allow the mixture to stand for five minutes. It will thicken slightly.
  • Fold in the whipped topping.
    8 ounces whipped topping
  • Pipe frosting on top of the cupcakes, then drizzle butterscotch syrup over the frosting.
    Butterscotch topping for garnish

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Notes

You can add even more to these Butterbeer Cupcakes if you like. Try mixing butterscotch chips into the cupcake batter or adding just a little bit of butter extract for an extra buttery flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.4mg