Cotton Candy Cupcakes
INGREDIENTS
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Cotton Candy Soda
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White Cake Mix
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Light Blue Food Dye
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Butter
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Powdered Icing Sugar
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Milk
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Cotton Candy
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Cotton Candy Pop Rocks
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STEP 1
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners and set aside.
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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.
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STEP 3
Scoop the cupcake batter with a measuring cup into the cupcake liners.
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STEP 4
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
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STEP 5
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
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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.
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STEP 7
In a large bowl, beat together the butter and powdered icing sugar for 2 minutes, then add the reduced cotton candy soda.
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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.
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STEP 9
Scoop the frosting into a piping bag and snip off 1” of the tip.
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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.
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STEP 11
Fill the basket with cotton candy and then garnish with pop rocks.
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