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Cotton Candy Cake

Discover how to make the enchanting Cotton Candy Cake, a magical dessert that’s perfect for any celebration. This detailed guide includes all the ingredients and step-by-step instructions needed to create a visually stunning and deliciously sweet cake that combines the nostalgic flavor of cotton candy with vibrant colors. Ideal for birthdays, parties, or any special occasion, this cake is sure to impress and delight your guests. Follow our recipe to bake a masterpiece that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoonbaking powder1/2 teaspoonsalt1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened1 1/4 cupsgranulated sugar4egg whites1 teaspoonvanilla extract1 cupmilk1/2 cupcotton candy, chopped (plus more for garnish)Pink and blue food coloringFrosting Ingredients:1 cupunsalted butter, softened4 cupspowdered sugar2 teaspoonsvanilla extract2–3tablespoons milkPink and blue food coloring
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened1 1/4 cupsgranulated sugar4egg whites1 teaspoonvanilla extract1 cupmilk1/2 cupcotton candy, chopped (plus more for garnish)Pink and blue food coloringFrosting Ingredients:1 cupunsalted butter, softened4 cupspowdered sugar2 teaspoonsvanilla extract2–3tablespoons milkPink and blue food coloring
  • 1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cupsgranulated sugar4egg whites1 teaspoonvanilla extract1 cupmilk1/2 cupcotton candy, chopped (plus more for garnish)Pink and blue food coloringFrosting Ingredients:1 cupunsalted butter, softened4 cupspowdered sugar2 teaspoonsvanilla extract2–3tablespoons milkPink and blue food coloring
  • 4egg whites1 teaspoonvanilla extract1 cupmilk1/2 cupcotton candy, chopped (plus more for garnish)Pink and blue food coloringFrosting Ingredients:1 cupunsalted butter, softened4 cupspowdered sugar2 teaspoonsvanilla extract2–3tablespoons milkPink and blue food coloring
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1 cupmilk1/2 cupcotton candy, chopped (plus more for garnish)Pink and blue food coloringFrosting Ingredients:1 cupunsalted butter, softened4 cupspowdered sugar2 teaspoonsvanilla extract2–3tablespoons milkPink and blue food coloring
  • 1/2 cupcotton candy, chopped (plus more for garnish)Pink and blue food coloringFrosting Ingredients:1 cupunsalted butter, softened4 cupspowdered sugar2 teaspoonsvanilla extract2–3tablespoons milkPink and blue food coloring
  • Pink and blue food coloring
  • 1 cupunsalted butter, softened4 cupspowdered sugar2 teaspoonsvanilla extract2–3tablespoons milkPink and blue food coloring
  • 4 cupspowdered sugar2 teaspoonsvanilla extract2–3tablespoons milkPink and blue food coloring
  • 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
  • 23tablespoons milkPink and blue food coloring
  • Pink and blue food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites one at a time, then mix in vanilla.Gradually add flour mixture and milk alternately to the butter mixture. Divide the batter and color one part pink and the other blue. Fold in chopped cotton candy.Pour into pans, swirl for a marbled effect, and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.For the frosting, beat butter, gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, then milk for spreading consistency. Color as desired.Frost the cake, layering pink and blue, and garnish with cotton candy.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites one at a time, then mix in vanilla.Gradually add flour mixture and milk alternately to the butter mixture. Divide the batter and color one part pink and the other blue. Fold in chopped cotton candy.Pour into pans, swirl for a marbled effect, and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.For the frosting, beat butter, gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, then milk for spreading consistency. Color as desired.Frost the cake, layering pink and blue, and garnish with cotton candy.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites one at a time, then mix in vanilla.Gradually add flour mixture and milk alternately to the butter mixture. Divide the batter and color one part pink and the other blue. Fold in chopped cotton candy.Pour into pans, swirl for a marbled effect, and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.For the frosting, beat butter, gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, then milk for spreading consistency. Color as desired.Frost the cake, layering pink and blue, and garnish with cotton candy.
  4. Gradually add flour mixture and milk alternately to the butter mixture. Divide the batter and color one part pink and the other blue. Fold in chopped cotton candy.Pour into pans, swirl for a marbled effect, and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.For the frosting, beat butter, gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, then milk for spreading consistency. Color as desired.Frost the cake, layering pink and blue, and garnish with cotton candy.
  5. Pour into pans, swirl for a marbled effect, and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.For the frosting, beat butter, gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, then milk for spreading consistency. Color as desired.Frost the cake, layering pink and blue, and garnish with cotton candy.
  6. For the frosting, beat butter, gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, then milk for spreading consistency. Color as desired.Frost the cake, layering pink and blue, and garnish with cotton candy.
  7. Frost the cake, layering pink and blue, and garnish with cotton candy.

Notes

Add cotton candy garnish just before serving to prevent melting.Use a warm knife for clean slices.Store in an airtight container in the fridge if not serving immediately.
Use a warm knife for clean slices.Store in an airtight container in the fridge if not serving immediately.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge if not serving immediately.

  • Author: Chef Stella