Photorealistic image of a Barbie doll cake on a silver stand, showcasing a bell-shaped skirt made of pink velvet cake with ombre buttercream rosettes, set against a pastel pink background.

BARBIE BIRTHDAY CAKE: THE ULTIMATE PRINCESS DESSERT

Barbie Birthday Cake: The Ultimate Princess Dessert

Key Info:

Prep Time: 3 hours

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 5 hours 45 minutes

Servings: 12-16

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cost: $25-$55

Equipment Needed:

Essential Tools:

  • Large mixing bowls
  • Stand mixer
  • Serrated knife
  • Round baking pans (6″-8″)
  • Barbie doll
  • Offset spatula
  • Piping bags
  • Star/rosette tips
Ingredients:

Cake Base:

  • 1 standard cake mix (pink velvet recommended)
  • 2-3 cake layers
  • Vanilla extract

Buttercream Frosting:

  • 12 oz unsalted butter
  • 24 oz powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp vanilla extract

Decorative Elements:

  • Food coloring gels
  • Edible pearls
  • Optional sprinkles
Pro Tips:
  • Wrap Barbie’s legs in plastic wrap
  • Use room temperature ingredients
  • Chill cake between coating stages
Method:
1. Prepare Cake Layers
  • Mix cake batter according to package instructions
  • Bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes
  • Cool completely on wire rack

A bright, organized kitchen with a stainless steel stand mixer, pastel pink cake layers cooling on wire racks, and natural light highlighting various baking tools. A blurred bowl of pink velvet cake batter is visible in the foreground.

2. Shape Cake “Skirt”
  • Stack layers evenly
  • Carve into bell/hoop shape using serrated knife
  • Create center hole for Barbie insertion
3. Crumb Coat
  • Apply thin layer of buttercream
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour
  • Ensures smooth final decoration
4. Decorate
  • Color buttercream in desired pink shades
  • Pipe rosettes using star tip
  • Create ombre effect from dark to light pink
  • Insert wrapped Barbie doll

Close-up of hands piping ombre pink buttercream rosettes on a bell-shaped cake, with an elegantly wrapped Barbie doll at the center, surrounded by shimmering edible pearls and sparkles of edible glitter.

5. Final Touches
  • Add edible pearls
  • Pipe decorative borders
  • Sprinkle with edible glitter
Storage:
  • Refrigerate in covered container
  • Best consumed within 3-4 days
  • Bring to room temperature before serving
Variations:
  • Gluten-free cake mix
  • Vegan buttercream
  • Alternative doll themes
  • Different flavor profiles
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
  • Don’t insert Barbie before cake is chilled
  • Ensure even cake layers
  • Maintain consistent piping pressure
  • Use room temperature buttercream
Dietary Notes:
  • Contains: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy
  • Adaptable for dietary restrictions
Difficulty Level Breakdown:
  • 🍰 Baking: Moderate
  • 🎨 Decorating: Advanced
  • ⏰ Time Investment: High
Budget-Friendly Tip:

Use boxed cake mix and homemade frosting to reduce costs!

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