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Cotton Candy Cake

Colorful Cotton Candy Cake: A Sweet Birthday Surprise!

This Easy Cotton Candy Cake brings nostalgic flavors and vibrant colors to your table, making it the perfect birthday treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 can Cotton Candy Soda Can substitute with cream soda if unavailable.
  • 1 box White Cake Mix No substitutions recommended for texture.
  • 5 drops Light Blue Food Dye Adjust or omit based on desired color.
  • 1 cup Butter Softened for easy blending.
For the Frosting
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Essential for a smooth frosting.
  • 1 cup Milk Use as needed to adjust consistency.
  • 1 can Cotton Candy Soda Reduced for flavoring the frosting.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Pastel Sprinkles Optional, choose colors that match your party theme.

Equipment

  • 9" x 11" casserole dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cotton Candy Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9" x 11" casserole dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix and cotton candy soda. Beat for about 2 minutes until smooth, adding food dye if desired.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Remove the cake from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
  5. While the cake cools, heat 1 cup of cotton candy soda in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced to about 1/4 cup (2 oz). Allow to cool.
  6. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar for 2 minutes until fluffy. Gradually add the cooled soda until combined. Adjust consistency with milk.
  7. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake using an offset spatula.
  8. Sprinkle pastel-colored sprinkles generously over the frosted cake.
  9. Slice the cake into squares and serve to your guests.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mg

Notes

For best results, serve the cake with extra cotton candy for a fun touch!

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