Description
A whimsical and impressive dessert that transforms a simple cake mix into a stunning princess gown using a standard glass mixing bowl. Perfect for birthdays, this dome-shaped cake is decorated with pink buttercream ruffles and features a fashion doll centerpiece.
Ingredients
- 1 package (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as required by package)
- 2 to 3 cans (16 oz each) vanilla frosting
- Red food coloring
- Shortening and flour (for greasing the bowl)
- 1 clean fashion doll
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 2-quart ovenproof Pyrex glass mixing bowl with shortening, then dust with flour and tap out the excess.
- Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package instructions, pour the batter into the prepared glass bowl, and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the bowl for 15 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a cake plate, then let it cool completely for at least 3 hours to ensure stability.
- Insert the clean doll into the center of the peak of the cake and tint the vanilla frosting with a drop of red food coloring to create a soft pink hue.
- Using a decorator tip, pipe ruffles, stars, or rosettes over the entire cake surface and onto the doll’s torso to create a seamless edible gown.
Notes
To ensure the doll stays perfectly clean and food-safe, wrap her lower half in plastic wrap before inserting her into the cake. If the cake is too tall for your doll, you can gently trim a small slice from the bottom of the dome or use extra frosting to blend the waistline seamlessly.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American