You're Never Too Old to Enjoy a Barbie Cake — Here's How to Make One

The new "Barbie" movie hadn't even come out, and yet I'd already been invited to three Barbie themed pool parties. Ever since the plastic doll became this summer's "It girl" it seems everyone these days (including myself) will look for any excuse to wear jelly slides and deck themselves out in hot pink. But thanks to all the recent brand collabs, the Barbiecore aesthetic isn't just limited to mainstream fashion. You can even get Barbie ice cream at Cold Stone, or Barbie pasta from Whole Foods. And now, those Barbie dress cakes that were once popular at children's birthday parties are back in style, too.

If you're hosting a Barbie-themed party soon or simply want to celebrate the release of the Greta Gerwig movie, you'll definitely want to make this cake for the occasion. It's a total crowd pleaser, but is so beginner friendly that you can actually use boxed cake mix and canned frosting. The only special tools you need are a piping tip and frosting bag, which you can easily substitute for a ziplock bag if needed.

Assembling the cake is similar to any other; however, before frosting it you'll need to carve out a space in the middle for the Barbie doll, and trim away the edges to create the shape of the skirt. When you're ready to decorate, keep in mind that store bought frosting tends to be runnier, so for best results, don't use it straight out of the tub. Instead, give it a whisk with a hand or stand mixer and add some powdered sugar. Most importantly, don't forget to add pink food coloring. It wouldn't be a Barbie cake without her signature color.

Check out the full recipe ahead to learn how to make this Barbie cake step by step.