Barbie Cake
A Barbie cake is a beautifully decorated dessert where a Barbie doll is placed at the center, and the cake forms the shape of her gown. Perfect for birthdays, themed parties, or special celebrations, this cake is customizable with various colors, themes, and decorations.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 8-inch or 9-inch Cake Pans
- Dome-shaped Oven-Safe Bowl
- Serrated Knife
- Turntable (Optional)
- Piping Bags and Tips
- Food Coloring Gel
- Cake Board or Serving Platter
- Barbie Doll (Wrapped in Plastic Wrap)
Ingredients
Vanilla Cake Base
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream for added moisture
Buttercream Frosting
- 2 cups unsalted butter softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- few drops food coloring gel pink or preferred color
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans and dome-shaped bowl.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, mixing until combined. Stir in sour cream for moisture.
- Divide the batter evenly into 2-3 round cake pans and a dome-shaped bowl. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
- To prepare the buttercream, beat butter and powdered sugar together until smooth, then add heavy cream and vanilla extract. Mix until fluffy. Add food coloring and blend.
- Stack cake layers with buttercream between them, carving gently to create a skirt shape. Place the dome layer on top.
- Wrap Barbie’s lower half in plastic wrap and insert her into the center of the cake.
- Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting and chill for 30 minutes to set.
- Decorate the cake using piping bags to create ruffles, rosettes, or fondant drapes.
- Add final embellishments such as edible glitter, pearls, or additional fondant decorations.
- Serve and enjoy your stunning Barbie cake!
Notes
For best results, refrigerate the cake for at least an hour before serving. Customize colors and designs to match party themes.