Description
Harry Potter Butterbeer Cake is a magical dessert inspired by the Wizarding World, blending the nostalgic flavors of butterscotch, cream soda, and vanilla into a soft, moist cake. Topped with a fluffy butterbeer buttercream and a silky butterscotch drizzle, this enchanting treat is perfect for Potter-themed parties, birthdays, or cozy baking days.
Ingredients
Butterbeer Cake
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710 ml (3 cups) butterscotch beer or cream soda
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219 g (1 ¾ cups) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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112 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
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110 g (½ cup) light brown sugar, packed
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50 g (¼ cup) granulated white sugar
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2 eggs, room temperature
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2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
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1 tsp butter extract
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66 g (⅓ cup) butterscotch chips, melted & cooled slightly
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120 ml (½ cup) buttermilk, room temperature
Butterbeer Buttercream Frosting
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224 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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Pinch of salt
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133 g (⅔ cup) butterscotch chips, melted & cooled slightly
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195 g (1 ½ cups) powdered sugar
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½ tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
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½ tsp butter extract
Butterscotch Sauce
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50 g (¼ cup) butterscotch chips
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22 ml (1 ½ Tbsp) heavy cream
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7.5 ml (½ Tbsp) honey
Optional Topping
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Gold and white nonpareil sprinkles
Instructions
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Butterbeer Reduction: Simmer butterscotch beer or cream soda over medium heat until reduced to 120 ml (½ cup), about 20–30 minutes. Let cool until just warm.
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Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment.
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Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy (1–2 minutes). Add eggs, vanilla, and butter extract; beat until pale.
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Add Flavor: Mix in cooled butterbeer reduction and melted butterscotch chips.
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Finish Batter: Alternate adding buttermilk and dry mix on low speed until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.
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Bake: Bake 27–31 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
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Make Frosting: Beat butter and salt until pale and fluffy (5–10 minutes). Mix in melted butterscotch chips, powdered sugar, vanilla, and butter extract until smooth.
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Butterscotch Sauce: Microwave butterscotch chips and cream for 30–45 seconds, stir until smooth, then mix in honey. Cool slightly.
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Decorate: Remove cake from pan, frost, drizzle sauce, swirl gently, and finish with sprinkles.
Notes
The butterbeer reduction is essential for authentic flavor.
Cream soda is a perfect substitute for butterscotch beer.
Room temperature ingredients create the best cake texture.
Chill before slicing for clean cuts.
Pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Themed / Harry Potter-inspired