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Cotton Candy Cupcake Delight

Sweet & Fluffy Cotton Candy Cupcakes for Every Occasion

12servings
40 min
Easy
Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Cotton Candy Cupcake Delight

About this recipe

Experience the whimsical delight of cotton candy with these vibrant and flavorful cupcakes. Perfect for birthdays, carnivals, or any festive gathering, these cupcakes bring the classic fairground treat to your kitchen. Soft and fluffy cupcakes topped with a colorful cotton candy buttercream ensure each bite is as delightful as the last.

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 cup cotton candy flavored yogurt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cotton candy syrup
  • 1/2 cup cotton candy pieces for garnish
  • Pink and blue food coloring

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix cake mix, yogurt, oil, eggs, and water until smooth.

  3. 3

    Divide the batter in half and dye one half pink and the other blue.

  4. 4

    Fill cupcake liners halfway with alternating spoonfuls of each color.

  5. 5

    Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  6. 6

    For frosting, beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cotton candy syrup.

  7. 7

    Divide frosting and dye half with pink food coloring, and half with blue.

  8. 8

    Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with cotton candy pieces.

Chef's tip

Ensure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.

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