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Magical Cotton Candy Layer Cake Recipe

Magical Cotton Candy Layer Cake Recipe for Sweet Celebrations

This Magical Cotton Candy Layer Cake Recipe is a delightful treat perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box White cake mix
  • 1 cup Milk
  • ⅓ cup Vegetable oil
  • 4 whole Egg whites
  • 2 teaspoon Cotton candy extract
  • 1 teaspoon Clear vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2-4 tablespoon Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Cotton candy extract
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring
  • Cotton candy
  • Sprinkles
  • Edible glitter
  • Sugar pearls
  • White chocolate

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • Cake Pans
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper and grease the sides.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, milk, oil, egg whites, and extracts. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).
  3. Split batter evenly into two bowls. Tint one bowl pink and the other blue using gel food coloring.
  4. Spoon alternating dollops of each color into the pans. Swirl gently with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
  6. Beat butter until fluffy (about 5 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in extracts and cream. Beat until light and fluffy. Divide and color frosting as desired.
  7. Level cake layers if needed. Stack layers with frosting between them. Apply a thin crumb coat and chill for 30 minutes.
  8. Apply final frosting layer in swirls. Add sprinkles, pearls, and glitter. Top with cotton candy just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSodium: 280mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 48g

Notes

This cake is perfect for any celebration and can be customized with different flavors and decorations to match your theme.

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