Description
These Cotton Candy Cupcakes are a whimsical treat perfect for parties, especially children’s birthdays or carnival-themed events. The fluffy vanilla cupcakes are swirled with pink and blue colors, topped with a cotton candy-flavored buttercream, and garnished with actual cotton candy for an extra touch of sweetness and fun.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring (or raspberry/blueberry extract)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Pink and blue gel food coloring
- Cotton candy for garnish
Cotton Candy Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- Pink and blue food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the Cupcake Batter: Mix dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, and flavoring. Alternate mixing dry ingredients and milk. Divide batter, color, and fill cupcake liners.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: Beat butter, add sugar, cream, and flavoring. Color frosting. Pipe onto cupcakes.
- Garnish: Top with cotton candy before serving.
Notes
- Add cotton candy just before serving.
- Try cotton candy-flavored sprinkles or edible glitter for extra decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
