Making a Barbie doll cake is a fun and creative way to celebrate a special occasion, especially a little girl’s birthday. This cake features a Barbie doll dressed in an edible gown made from cake and frosting. If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I make a Barbie doll cake?”-this easy-to-follow guide will walk you through the process with simple steps and helpful tips.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients:
– 2 to 4 cake mixes (or homemade cake batter)
– Eggs, butter/oil, and milk (as per your cake recipe)
– Buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
– Fondant (optional, for a smooth dress finish)
– Food coloring (to customize the dress colors)
Tools:
– Mixing bowls and electric mixer
– Oven-safe dome cake pan or large mixing bowl (to bake the skirt)
– 6 to 8-inch round cake pans
– Serrated knife (for leveling and carving)
– Spatula and piping bags with decorating tips
– Plastic wrap
– Barbie doll (cleaned and wrapped for hygiene)
– Turntable (optional, for easier decorating)
Step 1: Bake the Cake Layers
The skirt of the Barbie doll cake is the star, so you need to bake dome-shaped cake layers:
– Bake several round cakes in 6- and 8-inch pans.
– Bake a dome-shaped cake using an oven-safe glass bowl or dome mold for the top skirt layer.
– Let all cakes cool completely before assembling.
You may need 3 to 5 layers depending on the height of your doll and how tall you want the skirt.
Step 2: Prepare the Barbie Doll
– Wash the doll thoroughly.
– Wrap the doll’s lower half in plastic wrap to keep it clean and prevent cake from sticking.
– If the doll is too tall, trim the legs or use a doll pick designed for cakes.
Step 3: Assemble and Carve the Skirt
– Stack the round cake layers with a thin layer of frosting between each to hold them together.
– Carve the stacked cake into a dome shape resembling a flowing skirt.
– Place the dome cake on top as the final skirt layer.
– Freeze the cake layers wrapped in plastic wrap for about 45 minutes to make carving and frosting easier.
Step 4: Crumb Coat and Frost
– Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting over the entire cake to seal in crumbs.
– Chill the cake for 30 to 45 minutes.
– Apply a final thick layer of frosting, smoothing it out or creating texture with a spatula.
– Use piping bags to decorate the skirt with rosettes, stars, or other designs.
– Add food coloring to your frosting to create beautiful dress colors and ombré effects.
Step 5: Insert the Barbie Doll and Final Touches
– Carefully insert the wrapped Barbie doll into the center of the cake.
– Use frosting to fill any gaps between the doll and the cake.
– Pipe the bodice and straps onto the doll using a piping bag.
– Add sprinkles or edible pearls for extra decoration.
– Style the doll’s hair before inserting her, and use clips to keep hair away from frosting.
Tips for Success
– Use a turntable for easier decorating.
– Chill the cake between frosting layers to keep the frosting firm.
– Practice piping on parchment paper before decorating the cake.
– Customize the dress colors to match the party theme.
– Don’t rush-patience is key to a beautiful finish.
Making a Barbie doll cake is easier than it looks and a delightful way to impress at any party. With a little preparation and creativity, you can create a stunning cake that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Enjoy baking your Barbie doll cake and watch the smiles light up the celebration! Would you like tips on decorating techniques or cake flavor ideas next?