Description
A light and fluffy cake topped with whimsical cotton candy cream, perfect for special occasions or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cotton candy (for filling)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- Powdered sugar (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan and layer the cotton candy on top.
- Cover with the remaining batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Whip the heavy cream and add powdered sugar to taste.
- Frost the cooled cake with the whipped cream and top with additional cotton candy if desired.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the batter for a fluffier texture. Use softened butter and ensure your oven temperature is accurate for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg