Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of childhood fairs with these Fluffy Cotton Candy Cupcakes. Their light and airy texture, paired with a delightful cotton candy-flavored buttercream, makes them perfect for any celebration. With pastel hues and a whimsical design, these cupcakes are not just a treat but a joyful experience that will bring smiles to both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp cotton candy flavoring extract
- Optional: Food coloring (up to 5 drops)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until fully combined.
- Stir in cotton candy extract and food coloring if using.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly pressed.
- Cool completely on wire racks before frosting with the whipped cream cheese and powdered sugar mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, try substituting vanilla extract with almond or lemon extract. - Decorate with colorful sprinkles for an extra festive touch!