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Cotton Candy Celebration Cake

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A delightful and easy-to-make cake featuring moist vanilla layers topped with whimsical pink cotton candy, perfect for joyful celebrations and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 ounces (55–85 g) pink cotton candy
  • Optional: edible glitter or sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter-egg mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in the vanilla extract with a spatula.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
  10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread about ¾ cup of whipped cream over the top.
  11. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides with the remaining whipped cream, smoothing it out.
  12. Just before serving, gently place 2-3 ounces of pink cotton candy on top. Optionally, sprinkle edible glitter or sprinkles for extra sparkle.

Notes

Add cotton candy topping just before serving to prevent it from melting. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cake tender. Cake layers can be baked a day ahead and refrigerated, but add cotton candy fresh before serving.

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