Cotton Candy Dream Cake

About this recipe

This Cotton Candy Dream Cake will transport you to a fun-filled carnival where sweet treats abound. With layers infused with cotton candy flavor and finished with a creamy cotton candy buttercream frosting, this cake is both visually pleasing and delicious. Gathering inspiration from classic carnival treats, this cake is perfect for birthdays, parties, or any occasion where whimsy and fun are on the menu.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tbsp cotton candy extract
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup ready-made cotton candy, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

3. 3

   Beat sugar and butter until creamy, then add eggs one at a time.

4. 4

   Mix in buttermilk, cotton candy extract, and vanilla extract until combined.

5. 5

   Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until no lumps remain.

6. 6

   Divide batter evenly into prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.

7. 7

   Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8

   Frost cakes with cotton candy buttercream and garnish with cotton candy.