Print

Whimsical Cotton Candy Cupcakes

Print Recipe

These delightful cupcakes capture the essence of cotton candy, combining a tender vanilla base with a whimsical swirl of pink and blue frosting topped with real cotton candy.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 to 3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tsp cotton candy flavoring
  • Pink and blue gel food coloring
  • Store-bought cotton candy (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, around 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Blend in sour cream until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk, mixing just until combined.
  7. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low until combined.
  9. Mix in cotton candy flavoring and 2 tablespoons of cream, then whip until light and fluffy.
  10. Divide the frosting, tint one pink and the other blue using gel food coloring. Spoon the colors into opposite sides of a piping bag and pipe onto each cupcake.
  11. Top with a small tuft of cotton candy before serving.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Frost just before serving for the best presentation.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/cotton-candy-cupcakes/

Pinterest
Pinterest
fb-share-icon
Tiktok