Barbie Pink Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing

August 23, 2025 by admin

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### For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing:

* 8 oz cream cheese, softened
* 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
* 1/4 cup strawberry puree
* 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
* Optional: pinch of salt, more pink coloring if desired

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## 👩‍🍳 How to Make the Barbie Pink Cake

### Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

### Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

### Step 3: Cream Butter, Oil & Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar together until light and fluffy. This adds air and helps with a tender texture.

### Step 4: Add Eggs and Flavor

Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla and strawberry extract (if using).

### Step 5: Add Strawberry and Milk

Mix in the strawberry puree and milk. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
**Tip:** Don’t overmix — we want a soft, fluffy crumb!

### Step 6: Make it Pink

Add a few drops of pink food coloring and stir gently until the batter is Barbie-pink perfection.

### Step 7: Bake

Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

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## 🍓 Make the Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing

1. Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
2. Add strawberry puree, vanilla, and pinch of salt. Mix until combined.
3. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
4. If needed, add more food coloring for a deeper pink.

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## 🎂 Assemble Your Pink Dream

* Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of icing on top.
* Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides.
* Decorate with **fresh strawberries**, **sprinkles**, or even **edible glitter** for that extra Barbie sparkle!

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## 💡 Extra Tips & Variations

* Swap some flour for almond flour for a nutty twist.
* Make cupcakes for a party-friendly version.
* Add a strawberry jam swirl to the batter for extra flavor and fun texture.
* Pipe extra icing around the top for a bakery-style finish.

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## 💖 Final Thoughts

This **Barbie Pink Strawberry Cake** with Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing is what dessert dreams are made of — gorgeous to look at, full of flavor, and surprisingly easy to make. Whether you’re throwing a Barbie-themed party, celebrating a special occasion, or just feel like baking something pink and fabulous, this cake delivers beauty, nostalgia, and serious taste.

**Pretty in pink and delicious in every bite. What more could you ask for?**

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Would you like a printable version or party-ready serving ideas? I’m happy to help!