Introduction
Bring the joy of the carnival right to your dessert table with this playful **Cotton Candy Cake**! Light, fluffy layers in soft pastel colors are stacked high with creamy buttercream frosting and finished with cotton candy for that classic, nostalgic touch. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, baby showers, or anytime you want a show‑stopping dessert that tastes as magical as it looks.
Below you’ll find a complete list of ingredients, easy‑to‑follow instructions, serving and storage tips, fun variations, and common FAQs to help you make the perfect cake!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Pink, blue, and purple gel food coloring
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pastel gel food coloring (optional)
For Decoration:
- Pink, blue, or multi‑colored cotton candy
- Sprinkles, edible glitter, or pastel candy pearls (optional)
