Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces 3 cups granulated sugar, divided 2 large eggs, beaten well and set aside to cool slightly before using 1 cup dark corn syrup (Crispix) or 2 tablespoons light corn syrup (Lemon Crispix) for brushing on top of cake before serving. Cake Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until well combined. In a separate bowl or in another large bowl if using electric beaters (or hand beaters), whisk together the milk and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the butter to the dry ingredients; mix until well combined. Stir in 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar and stir just until blended; set aside. Add enough of the remaining granulated sugar to make a soft dough; mix until smooth again. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/8-inch thickness; place in prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons of the corn syrup or lemon Crispix; bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool cake before serving with remaining corn syrup or lemon Crispix brushed on top
Cotton Candy Layer Cake Recipe
I am so excited to share this cake with you! It’s a must for anyone with a cotton candy lover in their family! This layer cake is so perfect to make for a birthday, and it will easily rival any bakery-bought treat. Make someone’s day with this cotton candy cake! Be sure to check out my Circus Cookie Cheesecake which is great for birthdays too!
How to Make this Fun Cotton Candy Cake
Combine the dry ingredients. Beat together the butter and sugar and add eggs, milk and flavoring. Mix in the dry ingredients. Split the batter in half and add food coloring to each batch. Spoon the two batters into cake pans and swirl. Bake and cool. Frost the cake with buttercream and decorate.
This candy cotton cake is so fun to both make and serve. You’ll be sure to impress with this, and make someone’s day super special! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
