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Cotton Candy Cake
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cotton candy flavored sugar
- 1/4 cup cotton candy flavored sprinkles
- Pink and blue food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Add 1 cup of softened butter, 4 eggs, 1 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into two separate bowls. Add pink food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to the other bowl. Mix until the desired colors are achieved.
- Gently fold in the cotton candy flavored sugar into the pink batter and the cotton candy flavored sprinkles into the blue batter.
- Pour the pink batter into one prepared cake pan, the blue batter into another, and the remaining pink batter into the third pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, assemble the layers with your favorite frosting, alternating between pink and blue layers.
- Decorate the top of the cake with additional cotton candy flavored sprinkles and cotton candy for a fun and festive look.
- Slice and serve the cotton candy cake, and enjoy the sweet and fluffy goodness!
Cotton Candy Cake is a whimsical dessert that has captured the hearts of sweet-toothed foodies around the world. This confectionery creation is believed to have originated in the United States, where innovative pastry chefs sought to combine the nostalgic flavors of cotton candy with the indulgence of cake. The cake is often adorned with pastel-colored frosting, reminiscent of the vibrant hues of cotton candy, and topped with a cloud of spun sugar for an extra touch of whimsy. While the exact origins of Cotton Candy Cake are unclear, it has become a popular treat at birthday parties, carnivals, and trendy dessert shops. Today, the best versions of this delightful dessert can be found at artisanal bakeries and specialty dessert boutiques, where skilled pastry chefs infuse the cake with the essence of cotton candy, creating a truly magical and unforgettable indulgence. For those looking to recreate this enchanting dessert at home, it's essential to nail the fluffy texture of the cake and the ethereal sweetness of the cotton candy-inspired frosting. Alternatively, some creative bakers have experimented with incorporating actual cotton candy into the cake batter for an extra burst of flavor and whimsy. Whether enjoyed at a charming bakery or crafted in a home kitchen, Cotton Candy Cake is a delightful confection that brings joy to all who indulge in its sugary splendor.
55 min
12
320 calories
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