Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of Cotton Candy Cupcakes – fluffy, colorful treats that capture the essence of your favorite carnival. Topped with vibrant buttercream frosting and a hint of cotton candy flavor, these cupcakes are perfect for celebrations or a sweet pick-me-up. Easy to make and visually stunning, they will bring joy to kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tsp cotton candy flavoring extract
- Food coloring (as desired)
- 1 cup buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, cold water, and cotton candy flavoring extract until smooth.
- Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with buttercream frosting and top with cotton candy fluff if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg