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Cotton Candy Cupcakes

Cotton Candy Cupcakes


  • Author: Freya Allen
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious cotton candy cupcakes with a fluffy, pastel frosting, perfect for parties and sweet celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cotton candy flavoring
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 23 drops food coloring (optional for pastel colors)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp cotton candy flavoring (for frosting)
  • 23 tbsp heavy cream or milk (for frosting)
  • Cotton candy (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cream together butter and sugar in a separate bowl. Add eggs, vanilla, and cotton candy flavoring.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture. Add food coloring.
  • Spoon batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • For the frosting, beat together butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, cotton candy flavoring, and heavy cream until smooth.
  • Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with cotton candy.

Notes

  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Frost cupcakes just before serving to keep the cotton candy fresh.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Add sprinkles or edible glitter for extra fun!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cupcakes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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