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.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula and whisk
- Cake pans (round or square)
- Cooling rack
- Piping bags and decorating tips
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
Instructions
Preheat Oven & Prepare Pans:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pans and line with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder (if using), baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
Add Boiling Water:
- Slowly pour in boiling water and stir until well combined. The batter will be thin; that’s normal!
Bake the Cake:
- 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:
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack until completely cooled.
Prepare Buttercream:
- 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:
- 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.