Barbie Doll Cake

A very popular trend for children’s birthdays, a Barbie doll cake is perfect for Barbie or Princess themed parties. This type of cake is relatively simple to make and can be completely customized to reflect your individual decorating style or the preferences of the child for whom you are making it. With an infinite number of ways to decorate these types of cakes, they are versatile enough to match almost any style of ‘girly’ party decor.

Preparing the Cake

The typical Barbie doll cake has four layers that make up the dolls skirt. Depending on the size of the skirt you are looking to make, you will need several layers of cake. One of the layers is taller and more rounded, for which you will need a small, glass, batter bowl. Create the other layers by using typical 9-inch round cake pans. So, for an average sized cake, you will need to bake two cakes in 9-inch cake pans and one cake in the ovenproof glass bowl.

Once the cakes have finished baking make sure you level your cake.

The rounded top will serve as the dome of the doll’s skirt when put together. Stack the layers then use a knife or pastry cutter to cut a hole in the middle of each layer into which you insert the doll later on.

Frosting the Barbie Doll Cake

Before you can decorate your Barbie doll cake, you will need to frost and assemble it. Using the colored frosting of your choice, assemble the skirt with the flat layers on the bottom and the dome on top, each with a thick layer of frosting between them to add flavor and keep them together. Once assembled, cover the entire cake with a thick, smooth layer of frosting; this will be your crumb coat. Refrigerate for about an hour before beginning the decorating process.

Adding the Barbie

When finished, this Barbie doll cake will look like an elegant dress, so naturally you will need someone to wear it. You can purchase a cake Barbie from a craft or cooking store that will typically come without legs, just a pick to attach the doll to the cake. You can also purchase a cheap Barbie and take one or both of the legs off and use it the same way. Avoid buying a Barbie that your child loves, as she might get upset about you removing the legs.

Decorating

Once you have your doll, insert it into the cake through the holes you created before assembling. You can then use frosting to fill in the space around her to keep her from wobbling. Once your Barbie is in place, use your frosting to add one last thick coat over the skirt. At this point you can either decide to smooth it out or to use a kitchen utensil to add texture to the skirt area.

After you have frosted the cake, you can then begin decorating the surface of the dress and the doll’s bodice above the cake. If the Barbie is wearing a top that matches the cake and you do not wish to decorate it, leave it alone. If your doll is nude however, use a frosting bag and tip to create a top to cover her. Embellish her dress in a number of ways:

Consider a skirt with ruffles and stars on the top.
Use colored frosting to add a ruffle border, a swag with a writing tip or drop flowers.
If you are very creative, use the writing tip to create a lacy skirt
Use edible glitter or pearls
Use decorative candy pieces in shapes like stars and hearts to add an extra ‘girly’ flare.
Use all white frosting for a wedding Barbie doll cake or use the birthday girl's favorite colors.

Making a Barbie Cake Photo Tutorial

For this Barbie cake tutorial I made a cake with the batter bowl and one 9 inch round cake pan.

barbie crumb coated barbie frosted Add a crumb coat to your barbie cake. Allow to sit 30 minutes-one hour. Frost and decorate.Decorate however you'd like. This cake was made with ruffles and stars on the top.

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You can make little Barbie dolls with a Mini Wonder Mold Cake Pan. These would be cute to make for each guest if you didn't have too many little girls coming to the party.

Making a Barbie doll cake can be fun and creative. The highlight of your little girl’s birthday party, this cake will create a lasting memory for your darling.

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