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Magical Creamy Butterbeer Cake Recipe Easy for Harry Potter Fans

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A creamy, soft cake capturing the iconic sweet butterscotch flavor of butterbeer, perfect for Harry Potter fans and celebrations. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples and features a fluffy butterscotch frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) butterscotch syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warmed
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) butterscotch syrup (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2–3 tbsp (30–45 ml) heavy cream
  • Optional pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in butterscotch syrup and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with warm milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes rest in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto cooling racks to cool completely.
  8. For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed. Add butterscotch syrup, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Beat on medium-high until fluffy. Add cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.
  9. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Add second layer and cover entire cake with remaining frosting. Smooth or create swirls.
  10. Refrigerate cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to set frosting and meld flavors.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for best texture. Avoid overmixing batter to prevent toughness. Tent cake with foil if browning too quickly. Chill cake before frosting for neat layers. Frosting can be loosened with extra cream if too thick. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and coconut milk.

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