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Barbie Cake Recipe

This barbie cake is a fun and vibrant dessert that brings a touch of playful elegance to your celebration. With its soft, moist layers and beautifully decorated pastel buttercream, it’s perfect for birthdays and themed parties.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder optional for a chocolate version
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk with 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
For the Buttercream:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • Pastel food coloring pink, blue, lavender, etc.
For the Decorations:
  • Edible glitter
  • Sprinkles
  • Fondant shapes optional
  • Small candies or edible pearls

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula and whisk
  • Cake pans (round or square)
  • Cooling rack
  • Piping bags and decorating tips

Method
 

Preheat Oven & Prepare Pans:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pans and line with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder (if using), baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
  1. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
Add Boiling Water:
  1. Slowly pour in boiling water and stir until well combined. The batter will be thin; that’s normal!
Bake the Cake:
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cake:
  1. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack until completely cooled.
Prepare Buttercream:
  1. Beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and heavy cream. Divide into bowls and add your desired pastel colors.
Decorate:
  1. Apply a thin crumb coat to your cake. Chill for 10 minutes, then add a final thick layer of buttercream. Use piping bags to create designs and add edible glitter, sprinkles, fondant shapes, and candies for extra flair.

Notes

  • Customization: Feel free to add fruit fillings, flavored extracts, or try different cake shapes.
  • Decoration Tips: Practice your piping technique on a piece of parchment before decorating the cake.
  • Storage: Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow it to come to room temperature before serving.