Description
This Barbie Pink Strawberry Cake is a dreamy, vibrant dessert with a rich strawberry flavor and a soft, moist texture. Topped with silky pink frosting, it’s the perfect treat for special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
4 large egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup fresh strawberry purée
½ cup whole milk
Pink food coloring (optional)
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
½ cup strawberry purée
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preheat & Prep – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter & Sugar – Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites and vanilla, mixing well.
Add Strawberry Purée – Mix in the fresh strawberry purée for a natural fruity flavor.
Combine Wet & Dry – Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the batter, mixing until just combined.
Bake – Divide batter evenly between cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool & Frost – Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
Make the Frosting – Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in strawberry purée and vanilla until smooth. Add pink food coloring if desired.
Assemble & Decorate – Frost the cake and decorate as desired.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
Add a little extra pink food coloring for a bold Barbie pink color.
Chill the cake layers before frosting for a smoother finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes