Cotton Candy Cupcakes (Dairy Free) - Cupcake Fanatic

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cotton candy extract
• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 3 tablespoons meringue powder
• 1 cup cold water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup honey (or corn syrup — this ingredient is optional but gives the icing a nice, extra glossy texture)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla