Description

This Barbie cake is the ultimate show-stopping dessert for birthdays and celebrations. With its elegant doll centerpiece and delicious layers of moist cake and buttercream, it’s surprisingly easy to make in under an hour. Whether you’re throwing a themed party or just want to make someone smile, this cake is as magical as it is delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:

2 (9-inch) round vanilla cakes (store-bought or homemade)
1 dome-shaped cake (baked in a bowl or Bundt pan)
1 Barbie or fashion doll (wrapped in plastic wrap from the waist down)

For the Buttercream Frosting:

1 ½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened
5 cups (600g) powdered sugar
3–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Pink food coloring (gel preferred)

Optional Decorations:

Edible glitter
Sprinkles
Fondant flowers or bows
Piping bags with star and petal tips

Instructions

Prepare the Base: Stack the two 9-inch cakes with a layer of frosting in between. Place the dome cake on top to form the dress shape.
Carve the Shape: Trim the sides to smooth the dress shape if needed. Create a hole in the center for the doll.
Insert the Doll: Wrap the doll’s lower half in plastic wrap and insert it into the center of the cake.
Make the Buttercream: In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low. Add vanilla and cream until fluffy. Tint with pink food coloring.
Frost the Cake: Apply a crumb coat and chill for 15 minutes. Then frost with a thicker layer, smoothing the surface.
Decorate: Use piping tips to design ruffles, flowers, or patterns on the “dress.” Add fondant or sprinkles as desired.

Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving for cleaner slices. Enjoy!

Notes

You can use any flavor of cake or color scheme to match your Barbie theme.
Use a serrated knife for carving smooth curves.

If pressed for time, use store-bought cakes and frosting and focus on decoration.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 480
Sugar: 42g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: Barbie cake, birthday cake, doll cake, themed cake, pink cake