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Cotton Candy Cake

A whimsical dessert that combines nostalgic flavors of cotton candy with a light and fluffy cake, perfect for parties or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 12 ounces Cotton Candy Soda Can use cream soda if needed
  • 1 box White Cake Mix 15 ounces
  • 1 cup Cotton Candy Soda Or use 1 teaspoon Cotton Candy flavor extract
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Icing Sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk As needed for frosting texture
  • Light Blue Food Dye Optional for coloring the cake and frosting
  • Pastel Sprinkles As desired for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×11 casserole dish and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the white cake mix and cotton candy soda for 2 minutes. Adjust the color with light blue food dye, if desired.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  4. Meanwhile, heat 1 cup of cotton candy soda in a saucepan until boiling, then simmer until reduced to 1/4 (2 oz). Allow to cool completely.
  5. For frosting, beat together butter and powdered icing sugar for 2 minutes, add reduced soda, and milk as needed for texture. Adjust color with blue food dye, if desired.
  6. Spread frosting on cooled cake using short strokes for texture, and garnish with sprinkles.

Notes

Keep the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If your kitchen is warm or humid, refrigerate for up to 4 days; bring to room temperature before serving. Freeze individual slices wrapped tightly in plastic and foil for up to 1 month; thaw in the fridge and sit at room temp for 30-60 minutes before serving. Use chilled soda for cake batter in hot conditions.