Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of Cotton Candy Layer Cake, a nostalgic dessert that brings back memories of carnival fun. This enchanting cake features fluffy layers infused with sweet cotton candy flavor and is adorned with pastel frosting, making it perfect for birthdays or any celebration. With each slice, you’ll experience a bite of joy that’s sure to brighten anyone’s day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 large eggs
- 2 tsp cotton candy flavoring
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in cotton candy flavoring and food coloring if desired.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with milk into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg