Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cotton candy flavoring
- Pink and blue food coloring
- 1 cup crushed cotton candy, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mixing Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, add egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Flavoring: Stir in vanilla extract and cotton candy flavoring.
- Combining Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Creating the Batter: Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Coloring: Split the batter evenly between two bowls. Add pink food coloring to one and blue to the other. Fold in crushed cotton candy gently.
- Marbling the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pans, alternating between pink and blue to create a marbled effect.
- Baking: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cooling and Garnishing: Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting. Garnish with more crushed cotton candy before serving.
Notes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories per Serving: 460 kcal
This Cotton Candy Cake is sure to bring smiles and a bit of fairy tale magic to any day. Enjoy the process, and indulge in the sweetness and joy that comes with every slice!