Make your celebration memorable with this delightful Barbie Doll Cake. This recipe takes you through the process of creating a beautiful and delicious cake in the shape of a Barbie doll. With fluffy vanilla cake layers, creamy frosting, and a stunning dress made from fondant, this cake will make any occasion extra special. The recipe also includes some interesting facts about Barbie Doll Cakes and tips for achieving the best results.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 Barbie doll
- Buttercream frosting (prepared or homemade)
- Fondant (color of your choice)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a Barbie doll cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, filling it up to 2/3 full.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Trim the top of the cake to level it, if necessary.
- Insert the Barbie doll into the center of the cake, with the legs facing down.
- Cover the entire cake with a layer of buttercream frosting, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Roll out the fondant into a large circle, about ¼ inch thick.
- Carefully drape the fondant over the cake, smoothing it down gently to create the dress.
- Use additional fondant to create details and decorations on the dress, such as ruffles, bows, or flowers.
- Serve and enjoy your stunning Barbie Doll Cake!
Interesting Facts
Barbie Doll Cakes gained popularity in the 1980s and have since become a classic choice for children's birthday parties.
The first Barbie Doll Cake was created by a home baker who wanted to surprise her daughter with a special birthday cake.
Barbie Doll Cakes can be customized with different dress designs and colors to suit any theme or preference.
The Barbie doll used in the cake should be thoroughly cleaned and wrapped in plastic wrap before being inserted into the cake.
To achieve the best results, make sure to level the cake before decorating it with frosting and fondant.