Stunning Barbie Birthday Cake
Make a dazzling Barbie birthday cake at home with this easy step-by-step guide! This show-stopping cake features a Barbie doll centerpiece with a beautifully decorated edible dress, perfect for any Barbie-themed celebration.
Equipment
- Cake Mold or Doll Cake Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Serrated Knife
- Cake Board
- Fondant Rolling Pin
- Piping bags and tips
- Cake turntable
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/4 cups milk room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Decorations
- 1 Barbie doll wrapped in plastic wrap
- fondant pink, white, or desired colors
- edible pearls, glitter, or decorations
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a doll cake pan or 3 round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Wrap Barbie doll in plastic wrap. Carve the cake layers into a dome shape, stack them with frosting between layers, and insert the Barbie doll into the center.
- Frost the cake with buttercream and smooth with a spatula.
- Roll out fondant and drape it over the cake to create Barbie’s dress. Use fondant cutters to make ruffles, flowers, or bows.
- Decorate with edible glitter, pearls, or piping details. Refrigerate before serving.
Notes
For a unique twist, try different colors or add a tiara to Barbie's outfit!