Description
Indulge in a whimsical Classic Cotton Candy Cake! This easy recipe combines the fluffy sweetness of cotton candy with a moist cake, perfect for birthdays or any celebration. Follow our step-by-step guide for a nostalgic and irresistibly delicious treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- Pink and blue food coloring (optional)
For the Cotton Candy Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- Pink and blue food coloring (optional)
- Cotton candy for decoration
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter and milk. Mix until just combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in cotton candy flavoring. Divide batter and tint pink and blue if desired.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cakes cool, prepare frosting. Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until smooth. Stir in cotton candy flavoring. Tint pink and blue if desired.
- Once cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of cotton candy frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting. Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate with cotton candy and sprinkles.
Notes
- Use high-quality cotton candy flavoring for best taste.
- Don’t overbake the cakes; they should be moist and tender.
- Ensure cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Get creative with decorations! Use different colors of cotton candy and sprinkles.
- Add a layer of cotton candy between cake layers for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg