Description
Cotton Candy Cupcakes are a delightful blend of nostalgia and sweetness, perfect for any celebration! Bursting with the flavor of cotton candy, these fluffy treats will transport you back to carefree days at the fair. Their pastel colors and airy texture create a whimsical dessert that’s sure to impress guests at birthdays, summer parties, or simply as a fun treat. With an easy recipe, you’ll find yourself smiling with every delicious bite. Get ready to whip up a batch of joy!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp cotton candy extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Pink food coloring (to desired color)
- Cotton candy fluff (for topping)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy—about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients with milk until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Stir in cotton candy extract and pink food coloring until well mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with cotton candy fluff and adding sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg