These Cotton Candy Cupcakes are fluffy, sweet, and bursting with nostalgic cotton candy flavor, making them perfect for parties or special treats.

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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and cotton candy flavoring.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
Divide the batter into two bowls and tint one pink and one blue if desired. Swirl them together in cupcake liners.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
For the frosting, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, cotton candy flavoring, and heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with sprinkles or cotton candy.