Cotton Candy Cakes: 10 Whimsical Recipes to Delight

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup cotton candy (fluffy, preferably pink or blue for color)
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
• ½ cup cotton candy (for garnish)