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Harry Potter Butterbeer Cake

Harry Potter Butterbeer Cake
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Indulge in the enchanting flavors of this Harry Potter Butterbeer Cake, a whimsical dessert that captures the magic of the wizarding world! This soft and fluffy cake is infused with sweet butterscotch and topped with a dreamy butterscotch frosting, making it perfect for family gatherings, birthday celebrations, or cozy movie nights. With every slice, you’ll feel transported to Hogwarts as you enjoy its delightful taste and charming presentation. This cake not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also creates lasting memories with friends and family.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups butterscotch beef broth or cream soda
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1 tsp butter extract
  • 1/3 cup butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)
  • 2/3 cup butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled (for frosting)
  • 1 1/2 cups 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)
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips (for drizzle)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp heavy cream (for drizzle)
  • 1/2 tbsp honey (for drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add in eggs one at a time along with vanilla bean paste and butter extract; mix well.
  5. Gradually mix in melted butterscotch chips with butterscotch beef broth or cream soda until smooth.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients with buttermilk; start with dry ingredients first.
  7. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 29 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cakes in their pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Beat together softened butter with melted butterscotch chips, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla bean paste, and butter extract until creamy for the frosting.
  10. When the cakes are cooled completely, spread the frosting between layers and cover the top and sides generously.
  11. Melt additional butterscotch chips with heavy cream and honey until smooth; drizzle over the frosted cake.

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