Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $30
Equipment
- Cake pans (round or rectangular)
- Piping bags and tips
- Offset spatula
- Barbie doll or cake topper
- Decorating tools
Ingredients
- 2 boxes cake mix (or homemade batter)
- 4 cups buttercream frosting
- q.s. food coloring (pink, purple, blue, etc.)
- 1 clean Barbie doll or doll-shaped cake topper
- q.s. sprinkles, edible glitter, or fondant decorations
Instructions
- Prepare your cake batter according to the package instructions and pour it into two round pans or one large rectangular pan.
- Bake the cakes in the oven until fully cooked.
- Let the cakes cool completely after baking.
- Trim the tops of the cakes to create a flat surface; cut the rectangular cake into a dress shape if needed.
- Divide the buttercream frosting into bowls and add food coloring to create vibrant shades.
- Frost a thin layer of frosting over the entire cake to seal in crumbs (known as a crumb coat).
- Chill the cake for 15 minutes to lock in the frosting after the crumb coat.
- Decorate the cake with additional colored frosting using your creativity (swirls, stripes, etc.).
- Add sprinkles, edible glitter, or fondant decorations.
Notes
For dietary restrictions, consider using gluten-free cake mix or cream cheese frosting for a different flavor. Practice piping designs on parchment paper before decorating your cake to build your confidence. Store the cake in the fridge to keep it fresh, and avoid leaving it out for extended periods to maintain the integrity of the buttercream frosting. For added visual appeal, consider dusting the frosting with a bit of edible glitter for a magical touch that kids will love!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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