Harry Potter Butterbeer Cake
Servings 16 slices
Ingredients
For the Butterbeer Cake:
- 3 cups butterscotch beer 710 ml (cream soda will work too)
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled (219 g)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened (112 g)
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed (110 g)
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar 50 g
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 teaspoon butter extract
- ⅓ cup butterscotch chips melted and slightly cooled (66 g)
- ½ cup buttermilk at room temperature (120 ml)
For the Butterbeer Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened (224 g)
- Pinch of salt
- ⅔ cup butterscotch chips melted and slightly cooled (133 g)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar 195 g
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- ½ teaspoon butter extract
- Gold and white nonpareil sprinkles optional
For the Butterscotch Sauce:
- ¼ cup butterscotch chips 50 g
- 1 ½ tablespoons heavy cream 22 ml
- ½ tablespoon honey
Instructions
For the Butterbeer Cake:
- Simmer the butterscotch beer in a large pot over medium heat until it reduces to ½ cup (120 ml), about 20-30 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy, then add eggs, vanilla, butter extract, melted butterscotch chips, and butterscotch beer reduction.
- Mix in buttermilk and dry ingredients until smooth. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 27-31 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely.
For the Butterbeer Buttercream Frosting:
- Whip butter and salt until pale and fluffy. Add melted butterscotch chips and mix.
- Sift in powdered sugar and mix until fluffy. Add vanilla and butter extract.
For the Butterscotch Sauce:
- Microwave butterscotch chips and heavy cream until melted, then mix in honey.
Decorating the Cake:
- Transfer the cooled cake to a serving plate and frost with butterbeer frosting.
- Drizzle butterscotch sauce on top and gently swirl it in with a spoon.
- Top with sprinkles if desired. Now, your magical Harry Potter Butterbeer Cake is ready to be enjoyed!