Cotton Candy Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

Cotton Candy Soda White Cake Mix Light Blue Food Dye Butter Powdered Icing Sugar Milk Cotton Candy Cotton Candy Pop Rocks

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 350F. Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners and set aside.

STEP 2

In a large bowl, mix together the white cake mix and cotton candy soda for 2-3 minutes. Adjust the color with light blue food dye, if desired.

STEP 3

Scoop the cupcake batter with a measuring cup into the cupcake liners.

STEP 4

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

STEP 5

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

STEP 6

Place cotton candy soda in a saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until boiling. Reduce to medium-low and simmer until reduced. Allow to cool completely.

STEP 7

In a large bowl, beat together the butter and powdered icing sugar for 2 minutes, then add the reduced cotton candy soda.

STEP 8

Beat to mix well, then add the milk as needed to achieve a spreadable texture. Adjust the color with blue food dye, if desired.

STEP 9

Scoop the frosting into a piping bag and snip off 1” of the tip.

STEP 10

Swirl the frosting onto the cupcakes and then around the edge to create a “basket” effect.  Smooth the ridges of the frosting with an offset spatula.

STEP 11

Fill the basket with cotton candy and then garnish with pop rocks.

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