Description

Transport yourself to the enchanting world of Harry Potter with this delightful Butterbeer Cake. Soft, fluffy, and infused with the classic flavors of butterscotch and vanilla, this cake is a magical treat for any occasion. Topped with creamy butterscotch buttercream frosting and a luscious drizzle of butterscotch sauce, it’s perfect for birthdays, themed parties, or cozy movie nights. Impress your guests with this whimsical dessert that captures the essence of the Wizarding World in every bite.

Ingredients

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3 cups (710 ml) butterscotch beer
1 3/4 cups (219 g) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup (110 g) light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
1 tsp butter extract
1/3 cup (66 g) butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
pinch of salt (for frosting)
2/3 cup (133 g) butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled (for frosting)
1 1/2 cups (195 g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract (for frosting)
1/2 tsp butter extract (for frosting)
gold and white nonpareil sprinkles (optional, for drizzle)
1/4 cup (50 g) butterscotch chips (for drizzle)
1 1/2 tbsp (22 ml) heavy cream (for drizzle)
1/2 tbsp honey (for drizzle)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
In a saucepan, reduce butterscotch beer by half over medium heat; let cool.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl.
In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla and butter extracts.
Mix in cooled butterscotch reduction and buttermilk until combined.
Gradually add dry ingredients and fold in melted butterscotch chips.
Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 29 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes on a rack before frosting.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 29 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (92g)
Calories: 370
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 51g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg