Description
This Cotton Candy Frosting recipe is a whimsical and colorful addition to any dessert. With a fluffy texture and sweet cotton candy flavor, it’s perfect for cupcakes, cakes, or any sweet treat that needs a pop of pink and blue.
Ingredients
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For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring extract
- Pink and blue gel food coloring
For Garnish:
- Cotton candy pieces (optional)
Instructions
- Beat Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low until incorporated.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the heavy cream and cotton candy extract, then increase the speed to medium-high and beat until smooth and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Color Frosting: Divide the frosting into two bowls. Tint one with pink gel food coloring and the other with blue, mixing until evenly colored.
- Decorate: For a swirled effect, spoon the pink and blue frostings into a piping bag and pipe onto cupcakes or cakes. Garnish with cotton candy just before serving.
Notes
- Cotton candy melts quickly, so only add it as a garnish right before serving.
- Store frosted desserts in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
