When wandering down the Easter isle one day, I saw this…
And I had to buy it. Because I had to make these.
Cotton Candy Cupcakes. Inspired by the amazing cupcakes at American Cupcake (see a pic over on Bakerella).
This is really more of an idea than it is an actual recipe. I kept these pretty simple. Just a box white cake mix and a quick buttercream frosting. I added food coloring and cotton candy flavoring to both.
To be honest, none of us could taste the flavoring in the cake (and would just leave it out if I made these again). The flavor shined in the frosting however. I wanted to use the new Duncan Hines Frosting Creations Cotton Candy flavor, but couldn’t find it in my area. But it would be perfect for these!
I pulled apart the cotton candy to make little “poofs” sort of like cotton candy pops. While they went on to the sticks, they don’t stay on that well, but are held on nicely with some plastic wrap and a ribbon, making for a fun presentation.
You can leave off the little cotton candy pops…
Or add some cotton candy to the top of your cupcakes (right before serving).
These were a HUGE hit with my daughter. I mean what kid isn’t going to love cotton candy + cupcakes. Good stuff. 🙂
Fun stuff. These would be great for a kids birthday party or event. Enjoy!
Keisha says
I tried the Duncan Hines flavoring when I was first learning how to make the cotton candy cupcakes and it was not what I expected. You really couldn’t taste any difference and resembled the taste of regular frosting. I wouldn’t waste my money on it. Now I’m looking for different ways to do it which brings me to your page lol. You have beautiful pictures of your cupcakes. I likie : )
Caroline says
Where did you get the cupcake liners?
Kristen says
Amazing….amazing, amazing, amazing!
Kendra says
This is so creative! You are an inspiration. 🙂
Michelle Schaefer says
What a great idea!! What I like even better is that I can now save a step (or two) and buy Duncan Hines Frosting Creations and in two quick steps (Step 1: grab a starter, Step 2: mix in a flavor packet), I can get YUMMY cotton candy flavored frosting.
Julie says
OH MY…. you must find that icing! We loved the DH cotton candy flavor????
elena says
What a nice cute cupcake idea!!!I am sure the kids loved them!!!
Happy Easter from GREECE!!!
Danijela says
It is more like a peace of art than a cupcake. They are so cute and fluffy. Just perfect. Happy Easter!
Byby's Kingdom says
Wow, what a great idea! They are so cute!
Jen says
These are adorable! Thanks for sharing!