Description

Create a magical ballroom centerpiece with this easy Cinderella Cake that uses box mix shortcuts and simple carving techniques. Decorated with beautiful blue buttercream rosettes, this doll-themed cake is perfect for any princess-inspired celebration.

Ingredients

3 boxes (15.25 oz each) white cake mix
3 3/4 cups water
9 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
Double batch of vanilla buttercream frosting
Sky blue gel food coloring
11.5-inch fashion doll
Plastic wrap

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
Prepare the first box of cake mix following package directions with water, eggs, and oil, then bake for 29-34 minutes.
Repeat this process twice more until you have six total cake layers, allowing them to cool completely.
Level the cake layers with a serrated knife and tint your buttercream frosting with blue gel food coloring.
Stack five cake layers on a board with frosting in between, then wrap the doll’s lower half in plastic wrap.
Core a hole in the center of the stack, insert the doll, and add the sixth layer if extra height is needed.
Chill the cake for 30 minutes, then carve the sides into a bell-shaped gown using a sawing motion.
Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting to the exterior and chill for another 30 minutes to set.
Pipe blue buttercream rosettes using a 1M tip, starting at the base and working upward to the waist.
Fill in any small gaps between rosettes with tiny stars of frosting to finish the dress.

Notes

For the best structural results, ensure your cake layers are completely cold or even slightly frozen before you begin carving the skirt shape. When inserting the doll, make sure the hole is snug so she remains upright during the decorating process. If you are transporting the cake, a wide, tall box is essential to protect the delicate buttercream rosettes.

Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American