Description
Indulge in the whimsical world of cotton candy with this delightful Cotton Candy Cake. A colorful and marbled cake that’s perfect for birthdays or any celebration, this sweet treat will surely be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 tablespoon cotton candy flavoring or extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Pink and blue food coloring
- 2 cups cotton candy for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in egg whites one at a time, then mix in cotton candy flavoring and vanilla extract.
- Alternate Mixing: Add flour mixture and milk alternately, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Color and Swirl: Divide batter into two bowls, color one pink and the other blue. Spoon alternating colors into pans and swirl lightly.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost and Decorate: Frost with buttercream and top with cotton candy before serving.
Notes
- Cotton candy flavoring can be found online or in specialty stores.
- Add cotton candy garnish just before serving to prevent melting.
- For a fun touch, consider filling the cake with sprinkles or mini marshmallows between layers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
