Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft cocoa cupcakes with butterbeer flavor enhanced by cream soda and vanilla notes.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dry Ingredients
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125 grams all-purpose flour
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60 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
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200 grams granulated sugar
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2.5 grams baking powder
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2.5 grams baking soda
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1.25 grams salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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115 grams unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs
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120 milliliters buttermilk
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
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120 milliliters cream soda
# Detailed Directions:
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Set oven temperature to 175°C and prepare cupcake liners in a muffin tray.
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In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add softened butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture.
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Blend mixture thoroughly until smooth and homogenous in texture.
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Gently fold cream soda into the batter ensuring lightness is retained.
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Fill each cupcake liner approximately two-thirds full and place in oven.
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, testing with a toothpick until it emerges clean.
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Allow cupcakes to cool completely before applying desired frosting.
# Helpful Advice:
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For enhanced flavor, use browned butter in place of regular softened butter.
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Top cupcakes with butterbeer-flavored frosting for authentic taste.