Butterbeer Cupcakes

By Suzolson

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 teaspoon butter flavoring
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup cream soda

Details

Servings 20
Adapted from 365daysofbakingandmore.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter until it is light and fluffy.

Add the sugars and beat until well combined.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Mix in vanilla and butter flavoring.

Beginning and ending with the buttermilk, add the cream soda, and flour a little at a time, mixing well after each.

Place batter into cupcake liners to about 2/3 full.

Directions

In a heat proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, combine chips and cream.

Stir until chips are melted and ganache is smooth.

Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

Directions

bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, cream butter until light and fluffy.

Add ganache, vanilla, butter flavoring, and salt.

Mix well.

Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, incorporating well after each addition.

After all of the sugar has been added, frosting will appear dry.

Add cream, one tablespoon at a time, until frosting is smooth and creamy.