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Whipped up with vibrant swirls of pastel batter and topped with fluffy spun sugar, this cotton candy cake recipe turns simple cake baking into something special. It\u2019s light, soft and carries that nostalgic sweet taste everyone remembers from fairgrounds. What this really means is fun on a plate without being overly complicated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cuisine:<\/b> American\u2011inspired layer cake<\/span><\/p>\n

Prep Time:<\/b> 20 mins<\/span><\/p>\n

Cook Time:<\/b> 25\u201330 mins<\/span><\/p>\n

Total Time:<\/b> 50 mins<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/b><\/h2>\n

For the Cake<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • 2 cups all\u2011purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1\u00bd cups granulated sugar<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup unsalted butter, softened<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1 cup whole milk<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 3 large eggs<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 2 tsp baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Pinch of salt<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Pink and blue (or other pastel) food colouring<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Optional: cotton candy flavouring (for extra nostalgic taste)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For Decoration<\/b><\/p>\n

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    • Ready\u2011made cotton candy (for topping)<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Optional sprinkles, edible glitter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Baking Steps<\/b><\/h2>\n
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      1. Preheat to 180\u202f\u00b0C (350\u202f\u00b0F). Grease two 8\u2011inch or three 6\u2011inch round cake pans and line with parchment if you have it.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Crack eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and a little cotton candy flavouring if using.<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. Alternately add the dry mix and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry mix. Mix gently until smooth.<\/span><\/li>\n
      6. Split batter into two bowls. Tint one with pink and the other with blue (or other colours), keeping pastel tones.<\/span><\/li>\n
      7. Pour coloured batters into pans, either in layers or swirled together for a marbled look.<\/span><\/li>\n
      8. Bake for 25\u201330 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.<\/span><\/li>\n
      9. Frost with your favourite buttercream or whipped cream. Just before serving, add tufts of cotton candy on top and scatter sprinkles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Tips for Success<\/b><\/h2>\n
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        • Use room\u2011temperature ingredients so the batter blends evenly.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Don\u2019t add the cotton candy until just before serving \u2013 it dissolves if left too long.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Gel food colouring gives brighter hues without watering down the batter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          This cotton candy cake recipe feels like a carnival and tastes like a celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Once you\u2019ve nailed the basics, play around with layers, colours or flavour twists to make it yours.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Whipped up with vibrant swirls of pastel batter and topped with fluffy spun sugar, this cotton candy cake recipe turns simple cake baking into something special. 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