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Easy Fluffy Cotton Candy Cupcakes You Need to Try


  • Author: Chef Lalybeth
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Description

Delicious and fluffy cupcakes infused with cotton candy flavor for a fun treat.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Food coloring (pink and blue)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  4. Mix in vanilla and cotton candy flavoring.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
  6. Divide batter into two bowls and color one pink and one blue.
  7. Spoon batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  8. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

For extra fluffiness, sift the flour before measuring.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 3g