Cotton Candy Dream Dump Cake
This Cotton Candy Dream Dump Cake is a sweet, whimsical dessert bursting with pastel colors and childhood nostalgia. With layers of fluffy cake, melted marshmallows, and a hint of that unmistakable carnival flavor, it’s pure magic in every bite!
Equipment
- 1 9" x 13" baking dish or pan
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix or white cake mix
- 1 packet cotton candy-flavored gelatin mix like Jell-O
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups cotton candy-flavored frosting store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pink and blue cotton candy for topping
- Optional: rainbow sprinkles edible glitter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry gelatin mix evenly over the bottom of the dish.
- Add the marshmallows in an even layer.
- In a bowl, mix together the vanilla cake mix, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until just combined (it’ll be thick).
- Dollop the mixture over the marshmallows and gently spread it out.
- Drop spoonfuls of cotton candy frosting over the top. Do not stir.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for at least 15 minutes. Top with bits of cotton candy, sprinkles, and edible glitter right before serving (don’t add cotton candy too early or it’ll melt!).
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 330mgSugar: 32g
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