Bring a touch of magic and glamour to your dessert table with this Barbie Pink Velvet Cake! With its soft, velvety texture, stunning pink hue, and creamy vanilla frosting, this cake is more than a dessert—it’s a statement. Whether you’re throwing a Barbie-themed party or simply want a fun and fabulous bake, this cake delivers style and flavor in every slice.
Inspired by the confidence and sparkle of Barbie, this cake is a celebration of femininity, fun, and fierce flavor. 💗✨
🛒 Ingredients
For the Pink Velvet Cake:
- 2 ½ cups (315g) cake flour
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder (for depth of color)
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (room temp)
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Pink food coloring (gel preferred)
For the Vanilla Buttercream:
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups (420g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional for ombré effect)
🌀 Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare Pans
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 6-inch round cake pans. - Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. - Whisk Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and several drops of pink food coloring. - Combine & Mix
Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Adjust color if needed. - Bake
Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely. - Make the Buttercream
Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream. Beat until fluffy. Tint pink if desired. - Assemble the Cake
Layer cake rounds with frosting in between. Frost the outside and decorate with sprinkles, glitter, or a Barbie topper.
✨ Styling Tips
- Use ombre layers by coloring each cake layer in a different shade of pink.
- Decorate with edible glitter, sprinkles, or mini Barbie accessories for a party-ready look.
- Add a layer of strawberry jam between the cake and frosting for an extra fruity surprise!
🧠 Nutritional Info (Per Slice)
Calories: 430 | Sugar: 38g | Fat: 23g | Carbs: 49g | Protein: 4g
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💖 A Cake as Fabulous as Barbie Herself
This isn’t just any cake—it’s the ultimate pink dream! Imagine a dessert that wears heels, sparkles with sass, and smells like a fairy-tale bakery… that’s the Barbie Pink Velvet Cake. Whether you’re baking it for your little one’s birthday, a girls’ night in, or simply to treat your inner princess, every slice brings a touch of magic, joy, and that fabulous Barbie confidence. Because life’s better in pink, and every queen deserves her crown (and cake)! 👑🍰✨