Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes

• 1 box of yellow cake mix
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup Cream Soda
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 3.4 oz. package of Instant Butterscotch pudding mix
• Gold foil cupcake liners

Butterbeer Frosting Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
• 2 tbsp. butterscotch extract
• 1 tsp. butter extract
• 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 bag of caramel popcorn for yourself and topping on the cupcakes
• 1 butterscotch or caramel sauce for drizzle on the cupcakes
• 1 piping bag, fitted with a large star tip

Directions to make the Butterbeer Cupcakes:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line cupcake pan with the cupcake liners.
2. Using a standing mixer, mix together until combined the cake mix, eggs, oil, cream soda, vanilla, brown sugar, and pudding mix.
3. Scoop cupcake batter into the cupcake liners and fill about 3/4 of the way full.
4. Bake in the oven for 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Once baked, place onto the counter and allow to cool completely.

Butterbeer Frosting Directions:

1. Using the standing mixer, cream together until fluffy and combined the butter, brown sugar, butterscotch, butter, and vanilla extract.
2. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, making sure to scrape from the sides of the bowl.
3. Add the heavy cream and continue to mix until combined, smooth and thick, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
4. Once the butterbeer frosting is made, scoop into the piping bag.
5. Frost cooled cupcakes.
6. Drizzle sauce of your choice and toss on some caramel popcorn.
7. Enjoy while watching your favorite Harry Potter film!