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Cotton Candy Frosting

Fluffy Cotton Candy Frosting: Sweet Nostalgia in Every Bite

This Cotton Candy Frosting captures the nostalgic essence of carnival treats, adding a whimsical sweetness to desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
For the Creaminess
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream can substitute with milk
For the Flavor
  • 1-2 teaspoons cotton candy flavoring extract or substitute with vanilla and berry extracts
For Color
  • 1 drop gel food coloring (pink)
  • 1 drop gel food coloring (blue)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • piping bag
  • star tip

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cotton Candy Frosting
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter on medium speed for about 2 minutes until it turns pale and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add 4 cups of sifted powdered sugar to the whipped butter, incorporating one cup at a time on low speed until a thick consistency is reached.
  3. Add 2-4 tablespoons of heavy cream and 1-2 teaspoons of cotton candy flavoring, then whip for 3-4 minutes until silky and voluminous.
  4. Divide frosting into two bowls; add pink gel food coloring to one and blue to the other, stirring to achieve desired hues.
  5. Spoon pink and blue frostings into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe onto desserts in swirls.
  6. Garnish with small tufts of real cotton candy before serving for added fun.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 10mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IU

Notes

Store frosting in an airtight container. It lasts at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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