Magical Butterbeer Cake: Taste the Wizarding World

Introduction

Step into the enchanting world of Harry Potter with our Butterbeer Cake, a dessert that promises to captivate both your taste buds and imagination. This cake, infused with the rich flavors of butterscotch, vanilla, and butter, is frosted with velvety butterscotch buttercream and drizzled with a luscious butterscotch sauce. Perfect for Harry Potter-themed parties, movie nights, or simply reliving the magic, our Butterbeer Cake is a must-try for fans of all ages.

Key Takeaways

• Authentic Flavor: Captures the essence of butterbeer from the Wizarding World.
• Decadent Sweetness: Crafted with a butterbeer reduction and butterscotch chips.
• Moist and Fluffy: Provides a delightful mouthfeel with each bite.
• Luxurious Frosting: Smooth and fluffy butterscotch buttercream.

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Ingredients

For the Butterbeer Cake

• Butter: ½ cup (112g), softened
• Light Brown Sugar: ½ cup (110g), packed
• Granulated White Sugar: ¼ cup (50g)
• Eggs: 2, at room temperature
• Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
• Butter Extract: 1 teaspoon
• Butterbeer: 3 cups (710ml), or cream soda
• Butterscotch Chips: ⅓ cup (66g), melted and slightly cooled
• Buttermilk: ½ cup (120ml), at room temperature
• All-Purpose Flour: 1 ¾ cups (219g), spooned and leveled
• Baking Powder: 1 ½ teaspoons
• Baking Soda: ¼ teaspoon
• Salt: ½ teaspoon

For the Butterscotch Buttercream Frosting

• Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (224g), softened
• Salt: A pinch
• Butterscotch Chips: ⅔ cup (133g), melted and slightly cooled
• Powdered Sugar: 1 ½ cups (195g), sifted
• Vanilla Extract: ½ teaspoon
• Butter Extract: ½ teaspoon
• Sprinkles: Optional, for decoration

For the Butterscotch Sauce

• Butterscotch Chips: ¼ cup (50g)
• Heavy Cream: 1 ½ tablespoons (22ml)
• Honey: ½ tablespoon

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Directions

Preparing the Butterbeer Reduction

1. Simmer the Butterbeer: Pour the butterbeer or cream soda into a large pot. Simmer over medium heat until it reduces to ½ cup (120ml), about 20-30 minutes. Allow it to cool slightly before using.

Making the Cake

2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
4. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated white sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
5. Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and butter extract on medium speed until smooth and pale in color, about 1 minute.
6. Incorporate Butterscotch and Butterbeer: Mix in the melted butterscotch chips and reduced butterbeer on medium speed until well combined.
7. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the buttermilk and dry ingredients, alternating between the two, mixing on low speed until the batter is smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary.
8. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 27-31 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Making the Butterbeer Buttercream

9. Whip the Butter: In a large bowl, whip the softened butter and a pinch of salt with an electric mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5-10 minutes.
10. Add Butterscotch: Mix in the melted butterscotch chips on medium speed until well combined.
11. Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Sift in the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined. Increase to high speed and beat for 1 minute until fluffy. Add the vanilla and butter extract, then beat on high speed until fully incorporated and fluffy.

Making the Butterscotch Sauce

12. Melt and Combine: In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the butterscotch chips and heavy cream for 30-45 seconds. Stir to combine, then mix in the honey. Allow it to cool slightly before using.

Decorating the Cake

13. Frost the Cake: Once the cake has cooled completely, lift it out of the pan using the parchment paper and transfer it to a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of butterbeer frosting over the top.
14. Drizzle with Butterscotch Sauce: Transfer the cooled butterscotch sauce to a piping bag, cut the tip, and drizzle over the frosting. Gently swirl the sauce into the frosting with the back of a spoon.
15. Add Sprinkles: Optionally, decorate with gold and white nonpareil sprinkles.

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Side Dish Ideas

• Pumpkin Pasties: Another classic treat from the Harry Potter series, these hand-held pastries are perfect companions to the Butterbeer Cake.
• Sorting Hat Cupcakes: Delight guests with cupcakes that reveal their Hogwarts house upon biting into them.
• Pumpkin Juice: A refreshing beverage straight from the wizarding world to wash down the sweetness of the cake.

Nutritional Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 450
• Total Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sodium: 250mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 65g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 50g
• Protein: 4g

Prep and Cook Time

• Prep Time: 1 hour
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Decorating Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

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Conclusion

Our Harry Potter Butterbeer Cake is a magical treat that brings the enchantment of the Wizarding World into your kitchen. Perfect for themed parties or a special dessert to enjoy while revisiting the beloved series, this cake is sure to delight fans and newcomers alike. Follow our detailed recipe to create a cake that not only looks and tastes amazing but also transports you to the world of Harry Potter with every bite