Cotton Candy Cupcakes Recipe
Fluffy, colorful, and irresistibly sweet, these cupcakes bring the carnival to your kitchen. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or anytime you want a fun treat. Topped with pastel frosting and cotton candy for a magical finish, they’re a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cotton candy flavoring
- ½ cup milk
- Pink and blue gel food coloring
- 1 cup buttercream frosting
- Cotton candy for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, vanilla, and cotton candy flavoring.
- Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Divide batter into two bowls; tint one pink and one blue.
- Spoon alternating colors into liners for a swirl effect.
- Bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Pipe frosting and top with cotton candy just before serving.
Notes
- Add cotton candy topping at the last minute to prevent melting.
- Store cupcakes unfrosted for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Use gel colors for vibrant swirls without thinning the batter.