Description
Create a magical birthday centerpiece with this nostalgic Barbie cake that transforms a simple bowl-baked cake into a stunning princess gown. This project is surprisingly beginner-friendly and uses common pantry staples to deliver a showstopping dessert that delights guests of all ages.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- Water, oil, and eggs (as required by cake mix)
- 2 cans (16 oz each) vanilla frosting
- Red food coloring
- Shortening (for greasing)
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 standard fashion doll (cleaned)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 2-quart ovenproof Pyrex glass mixing bowl with shortening, then dust with flour.
- Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package directions and pour the batter into the prepared bowl.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a long skewer into the center; let cool in the bowl for 15 minutes.
- Invert the cake onto a serving plate and allow it to cool completely for at least 3 hours to ensure the frosting stays in place.
- Insert the cleaned doll into the center of the cake and use pink-tinted frosting and a piping tip to decorate the gown and bodice.
Notes
For the cleanest look, wrap the doll’s hair and legs in plastic wrap before inserting her into the cake; this protects the doll and makes cleanup much easier. If the cake dome is uneven, you can lightly trim the wide base before inverting it to ensure your princess stands perfectly straight on the platter.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American