Cotton Candy Baked Cake Donuts (Fun Fair-Style Treats)

Cotton candy baked cake donuts are a fun and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. These donuts are made with a light and fluffy cotton candy-flavored cake batter and are baked to perfection in a donut pan. They are then topped with a colorful and sweet cotton candy frosting, creating a tasty and visually appealing dessert.

To make cotton candy baked cake donuts, you'll need the following ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

1 egg

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring

For the frosting:

1 cup confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)

1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring

Food coloring (optional)

To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the milk, egg, vegetable oil, and cotton candy flavoring together until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.

Scoop the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each well about 3/4 full. Bake the donuts for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and spring back when touched. Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cotton Candy Baked Cake Donuts

To make the frosting, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, milk, and cotton candy flavoring until smooth. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to achieve your desired shade. Dip the top of each cooled donut into the frost.

Cotton Candy Baked Cake Donuts — FAQ

What can I use if I don’t have cotton candy flavoring?

Mix vanilla with a tiny drop of raspberry or strawberry extract for a similar flavor profile.

Can I make mini donuts?

Yep—bake minis 6–8 minutes and watch closely; they brown faster.

How do I store baked donuts?

Keep in an airtight container 1–2 days at room temp (or 4 days chilled). Freeze unglazed up to 2 months.