Ingredients
Scale
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
- â…“ 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
- â…” 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!