Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cotton candy flavoring
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cotton candy, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans.
- Once cooled, frost with your favorite cotton candy frosting and top with cotton candy decorations.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, consider adding extra cotton candy flavoring.
- This cake is perfect for birthday parties and celebrations!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cotton Candy Cake, Cake Recipe, Sweet Treat, Dessert