Description
This Cotton Candy Cake is a fun and colorful dessert perfect for birthdays and celebrations! With layers of pastel pink and blue vanilla cake, topped with a fluffy cotton candy-flavored buttercream, this cake is a dreamy treat. Whether you’re looking for a fun baking project, a homemade cake recipe, or an indulgent dessert, this cake will satisfy your sweet tooth with its light and airy texture.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cotton candy extract (optional)
- 1 cup whole milk
- Pink and blue food coloring
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cotton candy extract (optional)
- Pink and blue food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg whites, vanilla extract, and cotton candy extract, mixing well. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Color the Batter: Divide the batter evenly into three bowls. Tint one portion pink, one blue, and leave one plain. Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake: Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Make the Frosting: Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and cotton candy extract. Beat until fluffy. Tint the frosting light pink.
- Assemble the Cake: Layer the cakes, spreading frosting between each layer. Cover the entire cake with frosting and decorate with extra blue accents.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing for clean cuts. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra cotton candy flavor, sprinkle crushed cotton candy between the layers.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant pastel hues without altering the batter consistency.
- Decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter for an extra festive look!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 49g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg