Description
Indulge in the delightful whimsy of Cotton Candy Cake, a vibrant dessert that brings back childhood memories of fairs and fun. With fluffy layers infused with cotton candy flavoring and adorned with pastel-hued frosting, this cake is perfect for birthdays or simply brightening up any day. Easy to make and visually stunning, each slice promises to evoke joy and nostalgia, making it a showstopper at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp cotton candy flavoring
- Pastel food coloring (to desired shades)
- 3 cups whipped frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans with nonstick spray and dust lightly with flour.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy (about three minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Stir in cotton candy flavoring.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until smooth.
- Divide batter into bowls for coloring; add food coloring to achieve desired pastel shades.
- Spoon colored batter into prepared pans in layers or swirls. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled, frost generously with whipped frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg