Description
This Cotton Candy Frosting is a fun, whimsical topping that’s perfect for cupcakes, cakes, or cookies. It’s sweet, fluffy, and bursting with the nostalgic flavor of cotton candy. With its vibrant color and delightful taste, it’s sure to be a hit at birthday parties or any festive occasion!
Ingredients
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup (30g) cotton candy flavoring powder (or 1–2 tsp cotton candy extract)
Pink and blue food coloring (optional, for a cotton candy effect)
Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Cream the butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add powdered sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add liquid ingredients: Mix in the heavy cream (or milk), vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring powder (or extract). Beat on medium speed until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes. Add more cream or powdered sugar as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Color the frosting: Divide the frosting into two bowls. Tint one portion with pink food coloring and the other with blue food coloring (if desired).
- Decorate: Spread or pipe the frosting onto your cupcakes, cake, or cookies. For a fun effect, swirl the pink and blue frosting together. Add sprinkles or edible glitter for extra sparkle.
Notes
If cotton candy flavoring powder or extract is unavailable, you can use a combination of vanilla and raspberry or bubblegum extracts for a similar flavor.
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Let it come to room temperature and re-whip before using.
For a lighter version, use half butter and half cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg