These delightful cotton candy cupcakes are a fun and whimsical dessert that brings the carnival to your kitchen. With a light and fluffy texture, they are infused with the sweet flavor of cotton candy, making them a perfect treat for parties or special occasions.
This recipe is straightforward and perfect for anyone looking to create a unique dessert. The Cotton Candy Cupcakes Recipe is sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
Sweet and Fun Cotton Candy Cupcakes
These cupcakes are made with a cotton candy-flavored batter and topped with a fluffy cotton candy frosting. The recipe yields about 12 cupcakes and takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cotton candy flavoring (or cotton candy extract)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (for frosting)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Cotton candy for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavor: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the milk, vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to enhance the color.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the heavy cream and mix until fluffy. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the cotton candy frosting and top with cotton candy for garnish if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy your fluffy cotton candy cupcakes at parties or as a sweet treat any time!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
