Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of the Harry Potter Butterbeer Cake, a delightful tribute to the beloved wizarding world. This soft and fluffy cake is infused with the essence of butterscotch beer, topped with creamy butterscotch buttercream, and drizzled with homemade butterscotch sauce. Perfect for themed parties, birthdays, or simply as a treat for yourself, this whimsical dessert will transport you straight to Hogwarts. With its rich flavor and visually stunning presentation, it’s a must-try for both novice and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butterscotch beer (or cream soda)
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup butterscotch chips (for batter and frosting)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Simmer butterscotch beer until reduced to ½ cup; cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars in a large bowl until fluffy; mix in eggs and extracts.
- Add cooled beer reduction and melted butterscotch chips; combine well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined.
- Pour into prepared pan; bake for 27-31 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg