Auburn is well-known for several things. It's an old gold-rush town with the pay dirt of legit artifacts to back that claim. Its American River Canyon hosts world-class endurance rides and races. And it's the home of the world-famous Floof Cotton Candy Cake. While most of us know about gold rush history and are familiar with famous races, not many of us probably credit Auburn as the home of the Floof Cotton Candy Cake. Read on to learn all about this craze that's earned its title as a brand-new dessert.
Cotton Candy's Coiffed Cousin
I have the distinct honor of attending more than one birthday party with Floof Cotton Candy Cakes' founder, Hannah Perry. As things usually go in small towns, I know someone who is friends with someone, etc. In this case, the connection is through Hannah's delightful kids and my equally adorable grandkids. A couple of years ago, my daughter-in-law said she was serving a cotton candy cake at my grandson's birthday party. Full disclosure. I didn't know what a cotton candy cake was, so I imagined the kids surrounding a cotton candy machine constructed to look like a birthday cake. Okay, I know, really basic, but there you have it. Nothing could be farther from what Floof Cotton Candy Cakes are. These things are real cakes!
What Goes Into This Spun Magic
When you learn Hannah Perry's philosophy, it's not a reach to understand why her creations are like spun magic. Hannah believes that helping people celebrate their special moments is an honor. She wants people to embrace the love of celebrating every day and has created a unique, simple way to do that. Her cotton candy cakes are not only fun, delicious, and awe-inspiring, but they have become a way for her to support her lovely family. Hannah's creativity, kindness, and gratitude are spun into all aspects of her business. While her business became well known for its cakes, she also provides individual containers of this goody for those who may want to stick to their favorite flavor of cotton candy.
All of Floof's Cotton Candy Cakes are free from gluten, nuts, dairy, animal products, and soy, making them a perfect treat for those with food allergies. They're special from the inside out because even the sugar bases used in these cakes are made in-house. These cakes aren't a one-size-fits-all either! There are several combinations in addition to the original Rainbow Floof Cake. These delicious cotton candy cakes have become a sensation for a reason, and now they're available nationwide for shipping so anyone can enjoy them. For those who live in the local area, Floof Cotton Candy Cakes has another treat: a cotton candy cart service is available for events. Hannah's positive energy and fun treats show up all ready to go. All that's needed is electricity and the expectation that your event will be made even more fun with this added treat.
Cotton Candy's Origins
Certain things in life automatically create a feeling of lightheartedness. Things like riding in a convertible car with the top down, kicking your feet up while swinging on a playground swing, splashing in rain puddles, and eating cotton candy. Have you ever wondered how cotton candy was invented? Well, wonder no more because I did the research and, as usual, came up with a bit of a conflict about who gets the credit. According to most experts in this spun sugar sensation, cotton candy as we know it is only about 150 years old. Now, I hope you enjoy the irony of this part of its history as much as I do. In 1897, a dentist named William Morrison and a confectioner named John C. Wharton created a machine that spun heated sugar to make a floss-like product we call cotton candy. However, some give credit to a product created in Italy dating back to the 1400s. According to historians, the Italian version of this treat was popular with the upper class. As you can imagine, everything was done by hand, so the process was expensive and took time to make. In fact, it was so labor intensive that cotton candy chefs (okay, that's my title for these sugar artists because I didn't see anything else that fit) took hours to create sculptures that were used as centerpieces for lavish events.
It was when Wharton and Morrison came onto the scene that it became a treat for the masses during the 1904 Saint Louis World's Fair with the debut of their machine. Morrison and Wharton created the Electric Candy Machine Company and sold machines to people and companies all over the country. This treat became a staple at fairs and other large events. Not long after it went viral, the name for this sugary goodness went from spun sugar or fairy floss to cotton candy. From sculpted sugar to cotton candy, no matter who gets credit for its invention, Hannah has taken it to a whole new level with her cotton candy cake creations. Whether you want a cake from Floof Cotton Candy Cake for your special event, a fun cotton candy cart addition to a party or just to celebrate the love of simple days, please reach out to Hannah Perry at Floof Cotton Candy Cake for your next treat. Remember, you don't have to go to Auburn, although you're welcome to, because these delicious cakes ship all over the country.
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Floof Cotton Candy Cakes
1039 High Street, #10, Auburn CA 95603
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https://floofcc.com/pages/contact
