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Cotton Candy Cake

Cotton Candy Cake

This Cotton Candy Cake is a colorful, fluffy dessert that captures the whimsical essence of childhood, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
  • pastel food coloring to desired shades
  • 3 cups whipped frosting store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • cake pans
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans with nonstick spray and dust lightly with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy (about three minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Stir in cotton candy flavoring.
  5. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until smooth.
  6. Divide batter into bowls for coloring; add food coloring to achieve desired pastel shades.
  7. Spoon colored batter into prepared pans in layers or swirls. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled, frost generously with whipped frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 15g

Notes

Customization is encouraged; swap out the flavoring for bubblegum or vanilla or add colorful sprinkles for a unique twist. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for later use.

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