Cotton Candy Cake Recipe - Colorful Birthday Dessert - Kitchen Scroll

Cotton Candy Cake Recipe - Colorful Birthday Dessert - Kitchen Scroll

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Make this show-stopping cotton candy cake with layers of colorful cake and sweet frosting. Perfect for birthdays and special celebrations with its carnival-inspired flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (room temperature works best)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cotton candy extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Pink and blue food coloring (or whatever colors make you happy)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted to avoid lumps
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring if you want colored frosting
  • Real cotton candy (add this right before serving!)
  • Fun sprinkles (optional but highly recommended)

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