Description
Indulge in the whimsical world of baking with our delightful cotton candy cake recipe! This fun and fluffy treat captures the nostalgic sweetness of cotton candy in a cake that’s perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just a sweet escape.
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 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons cotton candy flavoring
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons milk
- Cotton candy
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour cake pans, line bottoms with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter and milk; mix on low until combined, then medium for 2 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in cotton candy flavoring and pink food coloring (if using).
- Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a wooden skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed.
- Add vanilla extract and milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency. Beat on high for 2-3 minutes until light and airy.
- Level cooled cakes with a serrated knife if needed. Place one layer on a serving plate and spread with frosting.
- Place the second layer on top, frost entire cake.Gently press cotton candy around the top edge of the cake. Add sprinkles if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Don’t Overbake: Overbaking can result in a dry cake. Check for doneness with a wooden skewer.
- Cool Completely: Make sure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Flavoring: Use high-quality cotton candy flavoring for the best taste.
- Cotton Candy Topping: Add the cotton candy just before serving, as it will dissolve over time due to the moisture in the frosting.
- Experiment: Feel free to add a layer of cotton candy-flavored buttercream between the cake layers for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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