Description

Indulge in the nostalgia of summer fairs with these delightful Cotton Candy Cupcakes. Fluffy, pastel-hued cakes infused with sweet cotton candy flavor bring joy to any occasion, from birthday parties to baby showers. Easy to make and visually stunning, these treats are perfect for both kids and adults alike, evoking memories of laughter and carefree days.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups cake flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 large eggs, room temperature
¾ cup whole milk
1 tsp cotton candy flavoring
Pastel blue and pink food coloring (optional)
Cotton candy topping for decoration

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with colorful liners.
In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
Stir in milk and cotton candy flavoring until combined.
Divide the batter into two bowls; color one blue, the other pink. Swirl them together in cupcake liners.
Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely on a wire rack before decorating with cotton candy topping.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Feel free to customize with different flavors or add edible glitter for extra flair. Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.