Make the best Barbie Cake recipe for Your Little Princess
Make the best Barbie cake for your little princess! A fun and creative recipe that’s perfect for birthdays and will be the highlight of any celebration
Equipment
- 8-inch round cake pans (2-3 recommended)
- Oven-safe glass mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
- Cake turntable (optional)
- Piping bags and tips
- Offset spatula
- Barbie or princess doll
- Bench scraper
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 box cake mixes white or vanilla recommended
- 6 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 6 cups unsalted butter room temperature
- 12 cups powdered sugar
- 6-8 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring pink or purple recommended
Decorations:
- Edible pearl sprinkles
- Fondant for additional dress details
- Edible glitter
- Decorative tiara
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the cake pans and oven-safe bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
Step 2: Baking the Cake
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and the oven-safe bowl to form the dress shape.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Step 3: Assemble the Cake Layers
- Once the cakes are completely cool, level the tops using a serrated knife to ensure even stacking.
- Stack the round cakes on top of each other and place the bowl-shaped cake on top.
- Trim the layers to create a smooth, dome-shaped dress.
Step 4: Frost the Cake
- Apply a thin crumb coat layer of buttercream frosting and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Apply a second, thicker layer of frosting, smoothing it with a bench scraper.
Step 5: Insert the Barbie Doll
- Wrap the lower half of the Barbie doll in plastic wrap.
- Insert the doll carefully into the center of the cake. Ensure it stands upright securely.
Step 6: Decorating the Barbie Cake
- Color the remaining buttercream frosting as desired using gel food coloring.
- Use piping bags and tips to create rosettes, ruffles, or other decorative dress patterns.
- Add pearl sprinkles, edible glitter, and fondant embellishments for a magical touch.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy
- Carefully transfer the cake to a display stand.
- Slice and serve at your little princess's birthday party!