ROYAL WEDDING DOLL CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Bake the two 16 oz cake recipes together in a Wiltons doll cake pan.
• Level the cake in the cake pan.
• Remove from the pan and slice the cake into three equal layers.
• Cut a hole into the top layer of cake big enough to fit Barbie doll legs.
• Stack each layer of cake with buttercream between each layer.
• Level each layer with icing. Add the next layer of cake until all three layers are stacked.
• Crumb coat the entire cake.
• Smooth out icing with an offset spatula.
• Begin to shape the doll cake with a serrated knife.
• Add groves into the side of the cake to give the dress texture and shape.
• Round the edges of each of the groves with a knife.
• Give the cake a second crumb coat, and place in fridge to harden a bit.
• Remove the barbie dolls clothes and Insert the Barbie doll into the middle of the cake.
• Cover the waist of the doll with fondant.
• Blend the fondant into the rest of the cake with a sculpting tools.
• Cover the upper body of the doll with fondant to create the top of the dress leaving the dolls collarbone exposed.
• Blend the seam at the back with vodka or water.
• Cover the bottom of the of the dress with a large piece of fondant.
• Hide the fondant seam at the back of the dress in one back groove.
• Use sculpting tools to push the fondant in the cake grooves and texture.
• Blend fondant at the waist of the cake with vodka.
• Wrap both arms with fondant to create sleeves. Leave the wrists of the doll exposed.
• Use tulle fabric and a doll crown to create a veil.