Description
Try this fluffy cotton candy cake recipe for a sweet treat that delights all! Perfect for parties, it’s an airy dessert everyone will enjoy.
2 cups of all-purpose flour1 ½ cups of granulated sugar½ cup of unsalted butter, softened1 cup of buttermilk3 large eggs2 teaspoons of baking powder1 teaspoon of baking soda½ teaspoon of salt1 tablespoon of cotton candy flavoringOptional: food coloringOptional: whipped creamOptional: cotton candy for garnish
Preheat your oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease two 9-inch round cake pans.Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).Add the eggs: Crack them in one at a time, mixing well after each addition.Incorporate buttermilk and flavoring: Gently stir in your buttermilk and cotton candy flavoring until combined.Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.Pour and bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes.Cool: Allow your cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks. Notes
A delightful cake inspired by the nostalgic joy of cotton candy, perfect for birthdays, picnics, or any occasion that needs a touch of magic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g