Barbie Cake | Princess Doll Cake Recipe

Elevate your birthday party with our charming Barbie Doll Cake recipe! This amazing Barbie cake is more than just a delicious cake; it’s a fairy tale come to life.

Featuring layers pink and vanilla-flavored sponge, frosted with a vanilla buttercream, and shaped to create the iconic doll’s dress, this is the perfect cake for your little princess. It’s one of those custom cakes that’s sure to make special occasions even more memorable.

Fun Barbie Trivia to Share:

While you’re enjoying the cake, why not entertain your guests with some Barbie trivia?

1. The first Barbie doll was introduced in 1959.
2. Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
3. Barbie has had over 200 careers, including astronaut, doctor, and even president!

Upcoming Barbie Movie:

Now, let’s move from the kitchen to the cinema. For all Barbie enthusiasts, especially those who enjoyed baking and eating this fabulous Barbie cake, you’ll be thrilled to know that there’s a new Barbie movie in the works. Although details about the movie’s plot are currently under wraps, it promises to bring the spirit and character of Barbie to life on the big screen.

This live-action film is set to explore the limitless potential inside every girl and encourage them to dream and imagine. Just like your Barbie cake, the film aims to blend creativity and joy, and capture the imagination of not only young girls but everyone who has grown up with the Barbie phenomenon.

What ingredients do you need for this barbie birthday cake?

• 1 box vanilla cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup oil
• Pink gel color

• Non stick Baking Spray
• Frosting of any kind (I used American Crusting Buttercream)

How do you make it?

Add all of the ingredients to a stand mixer or use a hand mixer.

Remove about 1 cup batter and dye it pink.

Spray down the cavity of the dress mold

Alternately add pink and non dyed batter to the pan.

Do Not Fill all the way to the top.

I was able to scoop out 6 cupcakes with a ice cream scooper and that was the perfect amount to bake inside the pan

If you fill the pan up, it will over flow

Bake cupcakes for 15-17 mins and the cake for 45-50 min or until a skewer comes out clean

Let cake rest outside the oven for 20 mins before turning over and removing from the pan

Once cooled place the barbie topper into the cake, creating a hole.

Remove the doll and freeze the cake for at least 3-6 hours, preferably overly night

Freezing cake helps you significantly decrease your chances for having crumbs in the frosting, particularly if it’s a chocolate cake.

To make the ombre dress:

Once the cake is solid, dye 1 cup of butter cream frosting deep pink.

Add a tip 1M to a piping bag. (See decorating basics for instructions)

Snip off the tip.

Add about ¾ cup buttercream to the bag, don’t over fill it.

Twist off the top so nothing comes back out.

To make the rosette, you will first make a “star” gently squeeze a small amount of frosting, then make a circle around the star ending at the bottom.

Practice this a couple of times if you’ve never done it.  If the cake is frozen it’s much easier to remove the frosting. If a “tail” of buttercream lags, STOP squeezing before completing the circle and then you should stop the tail.

After each row of rosettes, empty all frosting back into a bowl and add another ¾ cup of white buttercream to the colored buttercream.

Reload the bag and pipe another row.

Do this 3 times until you reach the top.

Grab your second piping bag and fit it with a tip and coupler, starting with tip 104.

Squeeze the left-over frosting from the first bag into the second.

Turn the bag sideway and spin the cake while hold steady pressure and moving up and down in small quick motions.

This will create the “tutu” of the dress.

Switch the tip to tip 12 or 14 and pipe stars all over the bust creating the top of her dress.

Congratulations you’ve made a Barbie Cake!

What tools do you need for this barbie cake?

Equipment

• Turn Table
• 6 cupcake liners
• Cupcake pan
• 2 piping bags
• Tip 1M
• Coupler with Tip 12 or 14 and Tip 104
• Cake Drum or Cake Plate
• Dress Mold Pan
• Doll Bust: *note the one I purchased was ethnic, she is much darker than pictured as an FYI* 

As we continue our journey, there are a few more insights I’d like to share to make your Barbie cake-baking experience smoother. Additionally, there’s some exciting news on the horizon for all Barbie fans – a new Barbie movie is set to hit the screens soon! Let’s dive into both of these exciting aspects.

FAQs:

1. Can I use a different size Barbie?Yes, you can! The cake pans can be adjusted for different sizes of Barbies. Just make sure the doll’s size matches the scale of the cake.

2. Can I change the dress color?Absolutely. You can tint the buttercream to match your Barbie’s dress color or your child’s favorite color. Purple cake, anyone?

Safety Tips:

When baking with young children:

1. Always supervise them, especially when using the oven or sharp utensils.
2. Teach them about kitchen hygiene, including washing hands before and after cooking and not tasting raw batter.

Tips and Tricks:

1. Use a plastic wrap to cover the Barbie’s long hair and the top part of the doll to keep it clean during the decorating process.
2. When stacking the cake layers, use parchment paper between them to prevent sticking.
3. Use a star tip for the piping bag to create beautiful details on the front of the dress.

Variations:

1. Simple Barbie Cake: For a less complex project, bake a round cake and place a Barbie in the center. Dress it up with just frosting.
2. Barbie Photo Cakes: Instead of using a real Barbie, print an edible photo of Barbie and place it on top of the cakes.
3. Unique Barbie Doll Cake Design: Use different kinds of cake, like a combination of red velvet and vanilla, for a fun surprise when cutting the cake.

Where to Serve:

This Barbie cake is the ideal choice for your daughter’s birthday or any young girls’ birthday parties. It’s also a good idea for a 21st birthday or a fairy tale-themed anniversary. The best part is seeing the reactions when you reveal the cake!

Storage:

Once the entire cake is frosted, it can be stored in a cake box in the fridge. Cover any cut sections with plastic wrap to keep the cake from drying out.

Common Problems and How to Avoid Them:

1. Cake Collapsing: Ensure your cake layers are completely cool before carving and icing.
2. Icing Not Smooth: If the buttercream is too stiff, it won’t spread easily. You can thin it with a little milk if needed.
3. Barbie Doesn’t Fit: If your Barbie doesn’t fit the baked cake, you might need to hollow out a bit more cake to accommodate the doll.

Topping Options:

You can adorn your Barbie doll birthday cake with edible glitter, fondant flowers, or edible pearls to create an even more glamorous look. Be creative and match the toppings to the Barbie’s dress for a coordinated look.

Why This Recipe Works:

Our Barbie Cake recipe takes the best cakes – delicious, moist red velvet or vanilla – and transforms them into something magical. Aesthetically stunning, this cake captures the essence of the iconic doll and brings joy to any little princess.

Not only does it make for stunning photos, but the taste – with rich chocolate or vanilla buttercream – also leaves everyone wanting another slice. This princess Barbie cake is one of the most creative and fun Barbie cake ideas you can use to celebrate your special occasions. 

Barbie Doll Cake Care:

Handle the cake gently, especially while transporting. If you need to move it, slide it onto a solid, flat surface and ensure it’s stable during the journey. Now, get ready to charm your guests with your Princess Barbie Cake. Happy baking!

What are some other fun kid friendly dessert recipes to try?

• The Most Adorable Bluey Cake Tutorial
• Unicorn Sugar Cookies: Easy Decorating Tutorial
• We Don’t Talk About Bruno Encanto Cupcakes

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