Description
A whimsical, pastel-colored cake infused with nostalgic cotton candy flavor. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or any fun celebration.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons cotton candy flavoring
- Pink and blue food coloring
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add cotton candy flavoring.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter into two bowls, tinting one pink and the other blue. Pour into pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until fluffy.
- Frost and stack the cooled cake layers. Decorate with pastel swirls and cotton candy before serving.
Notes
Add cotton candy garnish just before serving to prevent it from melting. Store cake covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American