Description
A whimsical cake that brings the delightful taste of cotton candy into a delicious cake form, perfect for parties and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cotton candy for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl, creaming them together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the milk and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
- Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Layer the cakes with frosting and top generously with cotton candy.
Notes
For best results, ensure that ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and keep cotton candy topping separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cotton candy, cake, dessert, party cake, sweet treat