Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup Butterbeer-flavored frosting
- Food coloring (blue and yellow)
- Edible glitter or gold dust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pans with themed liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
- Mix in maple syrup, sour cream, and milk; then gradually add dry ingredients until combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely.
- Prepare Butterbeer frosting by beating butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, butterscotch syrup, vanilla, and cream until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously with the Butterbeer frosting.
- Decorate with colored frosting, fondant wizard hats, broomsticks, edible glitter, or gold dust for a magical touch.
Notes
- Use high-quality maple syrup for richer flavor.
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar for extra moisture.
- Color frosting vibrantly to match the Knight Bus theme.
- Decorate with fondant or themed toppers for a more immersive look.
- Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Harry Potter/Themed
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 330 Kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
