A Barbie cake is a fun, beautiful, and delicious way to celebrate! With its impressive dress design and a doll right in the middle, this cake will be the highlight of the event and leave everyone in awe. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to create your very own Barbie cake.
Birthday Cake
A Barbie cake is a fun, beautiful, and delicious way to celebrate! With its impressive dress design and a doll right in the middle, this cake will be the highlight of the event and leave everyone in awe. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to create your very own Barbie cake.
Equipment
- Dome-shaped cake mold
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 eggs
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup sour cream optional for extra moisture
- Pink food coloring optional for a fun, vibrant cake
- For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 2 cups unsalted butter
- 8 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 6-8 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- Pink and other pastel food coloring for Barbie’s dress
- Edible glitter and pearls for decoration optional
- For the Barbie:
- 1 Barbie doll wrapped in plastic wrap or cling film up to her waist
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven & Prep Your Cake Pans
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour your dome-shaped cake mold or your round cake pans. If using round pans, make sure they range from 8-inch to 6-inch for a tiered dome effect.
- Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 3: Cream the Butter & Sugar
- In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Step 4: Add the Eggs & Vanilla
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Step 5: Alternate Dry Ingredients & Milk
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and sour cream, until the batter is smooth. If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring to create a Barbie-themed pink cake.
- Step 6: Bake the Cake
- If using a dome-shaped mold, pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- If using round pans, divide the batter evenly among them, baking for 25-30 minutes each.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Step 7: Prepare the Frosting
- In a large bowl, beat the butter on medium speed for 2 minutes until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed until combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and 4-6 tablespoons of cream, beating on high for 3-5 minutes until fluffy. Adjust the consistency with more cream if needed.
- Divide the frosting into bowls and color them with different shades of pink and pastel colors for decorating Barbie's dress.
- Step 8: Assemble the Cake
- Once the cakes are completely cool, use a serrated knife to level the tops of the cakes, if necessary.
- If using round pans, stack the layers from largest to smallest, applying a thin layer of frosting between each layer.
- Carve the stacked cakes to form a dome shape, making sure it resembles the shape of a ball gown.
- Step 9: Insert the Barbie
- Gently insert the Barbie doll into the center of the cake. Make sure she's wrapped in plastic up to her waist to keep her clean.
- Cover the entire cake with a crumb coat (a thin layer of frosting), then chill the cake in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Step 10: Decorate the Dress
- Once the crumb coat is set, apply a second, thicker layer of frosting in smooth strokes to create the dress. Use piping bags with various tips to add ruffles, swirls, and other decorative elements to Barbie’s gown.
- Add edible glitter, pearls, or fondant flowers for an extra glamorous touch.
Notes
Now you’re ready to wow the birthday girl (and her guests) with this stunning Barbie cake. Whether you keep it simple or go all out with decorations, this cake is sure to make the celebration unforgettable!
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