Barbie In The Cake
Make a stunning Barbie in the Cake with this easy step-by-step guide! Whether you're baking for a birthday party or a special occasion, this beautiful Barbie doll cake will impress everyone. You’ll learn how to bake, carve, and decorate the cake to create a gorgeous dress design for your Barbie. Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
For the Frosting & Decoration:
- 3 cups buttercream or fondant
- Food coloring pink, white, or any preferred shade
- Edible pearls sprinkles, or shimmer dust
- A Barbie doll wrapped in plastic or food-safe wrap
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Bake the Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan (or multiple layers for stacking).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before moving to the next step.
- 2️⃣ Prepare the Cake Structure
- If using multiple layers, stack and trim the cakes to create a dome shape. Use a serrated knife to level the tops.
- Carve a hole in the center large enough to fit the Barbie doll.
- 3️⃣ Insert the Barbie and Apply the Crumb Coat
- Wrap the Barbie doll’s lower half in plastic wrap. Carefully place her into the hole.
- Apply a thin layer of buttercream over the cake as a crumb coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 4️⃣ Decorate the Dress
- Use a piping bag to create rosettes, ruffles, or swirls with buttercream.
- If using fondant, roll it out and drape it over the cake to create an elegant dress. Smooth it down carefully.
- Add edible pearls, sprinkles, or shimmer dust for extra beauty.
- 5️⃣ Final Touches & Presentation
- Place the finished Barbie cake on a cake stand.
- Take a moment to admire your masterpiece before serving! 🎂
Notes
- For a structured cake: Use dense cake recipes like pound cake to hold the Barbie in place.
- Color customization: Experiment with different shades using food coloring.
- Storage: Keep the cake refrigerated and consume within 3 days.