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Butterbeer Cupcakes by the Collegiate Baker

the Collegiate Baker
We all know butterbeer is one of everyone's favorite drinks at the Three Broomsticks. So why not combine the great taste of butterbeer and put it into a sweet treat?
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American, Butterbeer
Servings 12 cupcakes

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup cream soda
  • 3 egg
  • 1 stick butter unsalted, melted
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips melted

Frosting

  • 1 stick butter softened
  • 3 Tbsp. cream soda
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. butterscotch syrup
  • butterscotch chips (for topping)

Instructions
 

Cupcakes

  • Combine yellow cake mix, cream soda, eggs, melted butter, and melted butterscotch chips (in that order) in a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix on medium speed for two minutes.
  • Follow temperature and time directions as instructed on yellow cake mix box for 12 cupcakes.

Frosting

  • Cream butter and cream soda by mixing on slow, then medium speed for approximately two minutes.
  • Mix in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, for easy mixing.
  • Mix in butterscotch topping.
  • When cupcakes are cooled, cover each with frosting and top with butterscotch chips. Enjoy!