Description
Delightful cupcakes that capture the whimsical flavor of cotton candy, perfect for parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp cotton candy flavoring
- Cotton candy topping (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then gradually add the milk.
- Mix in the cotton candy flavoring until well combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting and decorating with cotton candy.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better emulsification. Consider adding vanilla extract for extra flavor, and use edible glitter for an attractive presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg