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Barbie Cake

A fun and decorative cake perfect for celebrating with a Barbie theme, combining layered strawberry and vanilla flavors with beautiful frosting and decorations.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layers
  • 3 layers strawberry cake or cake mix
  • 6 oz butter (softened)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 oz dehydrated strawberries
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 12 oz butter
  • 24 oz powdered sugar about 5 1/4 cups + 2 TBS
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Prepare cake batter and bake in layers: 3-layer strawberry or 2 boxes of cake mix, then cool completely.
  2. Make frosting: beat butter and cream cheese, then add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until fluffy.
  3. Assemble cake: level layers, apply crumb coat, shape into a dress, and chill.
  4. Decorate with piped rosettes, insert Barbie, and add finishing touches like stars and pearls.

Notes

Chill the cake before serving for best presentation.