Cotton Candy Cloud Mini Muffin Bites Recipe
Cotton Candy Cloud mini cupcakes are whimsical, fluffy treats infused with a fun cotton candy flavor and vibrant pink and blue swirls. Perfect for parties and celebrations, these bite-sized cupcakes are light, moist, and irresistible with an optional whipped frosting and cotton candy topping for an extra magical touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cotton candy flavoring
Coloring
- A few drops of pink food coloring
- A few drops of blue food coloring
Optional Toppings
- Whipped frosting
- Cotton candy pieces
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined to ensure uniform rising.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring until smooth and incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cupcakes tender.
- Add Color: Divide the batter evenly into two bowls. Tint one batch with pink food coloring and the other with blue food coloring, stirring until the colors are distributed evenly.
- Create the Swirls: Spoon small amounts of each colored batter alternately into the mini muffin cups, layering pink and blue. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the colors for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Then, let the bites cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Add Toppings (Optional): Once cooled, top the mini cupcakes with whipped frosting and sprinkle with cotton candy pieces for extra flavor and decoration.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free version, but the texture may vary slightly.
- Use food-grade cotton candy flavoring to achieve the authentic taste safely.
- Swirling the batter gently creates the beautiful cotton candy cloud effect without blending the colors completely.
- Optional toppings add extra sweetness and make these cupcakes more festive but can be skipped for a simpler treat.
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