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Cotton Candy Cupcakes
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup cotton candy flavoring
- Pink and blue food coloring
- Cotton candy for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with 1/2 cup of whole milk, until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into two separate bowls.
- Add a few drops of pink food coloring to one bowl and a few drops of blue food coloring to the other bowl, and gently fold in the colors until the batter is swirled but not fully mixed.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with cotton candy flavoring and garnish with pieces of cotton candy before serving.
Cotton Candy Cupcakes are a whimsical and delightful treat that originated in the United States. These cupcakes are a playful twist on the classic dessert, featuring a light and fluffy cotton candy-flavored cake topped with a swirl of pastel-colored cotton candy frosting. The trend of cotton candy cupcakes gained popularity in the early 2000s, with pastry chefs and bakers across the country putting their own creative spin on the concept. Today, these sweet confections can be found in trendy bakeries and dessert shops, particularly in urban areas and at special events such as carnivals and fairs. For the best version of this dish, look for a bakery that uses high-quality cotton candy flavoring and tops the cupcakes with a generous serving of real cotton candy for an extra touch of nostalgia and fun.
40 min
12
280 calories
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