Cotton Candy Cupcakes

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Posted by Rainbow

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I happen to love the fluffy, billowy, spun-sugary concoction that brings to mind State Fairs and amusement parks. Years ago when I wrote the original Pink Princess Cookbook, I included this signature Cotton Candy Cupcake recipe which makes an absolutely perfect dream dessert for any little Pink Princess birthday girl! I have included the recipe for you

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You Will Need (1 thing)

  • Cake Mix

Steps (7 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Makes 24

    Ingredients for Cupcakes

    1 package Vanilla or white cake mix

    Milk

    Eggs, as many as cake mix directions state

    Oil, as much as cake mix directions state

  2. 2

    Ingredients for Frosting

    1 can purchased vanilla frosting

    1 teaspoon pure Vanilla extract

    * ½ teaspoon bubblegum flavoring

    Pink and/or blue paste food coloring

    2 bags purchased cotton candy

  3. 3

    Let’s Make Cupcakes!

    Preheat oven to temperature directed on cake mix package. Line 24 cupcake molds with paper or silicone cupcake liners. Set aside until ready to use.

  4. 4

    1. Make cupcakes according to directions, substituting milk for water and adding enough pink or blue paste food coloring to the batter to create a pastel colored batter.

  5. 5

    2. Bake according to cake mix package instructions. Remove cupcakes from oven and cool on wire racks for 30 minutes before frosting and decorating.

  6. 6

    3. Place the purchased frosting in a bowl and add Vanilla and bubblegum flavoring. Tint the frosting pink or blue as desired with the paste food coloring. Frost cupcakes and decorate with a small amount of cotton candy in the center of each frosted cupcake.

  7. 7

    Bubblegum flavoring may be purchased at cake decorating supplies stores or craft stores.