Barbie Pink Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious, this Barbie Pink Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing is the answer. Bursting with real strawberry flavor and dressed in a dreamy pink hue, this cake is light, fluffy, and irresistibly sweet. The creamy strawberry cream cheese frosting takes it over the top, making it the perfect centerpiece for birthdays, parties, or any occasion that calls for something both playful and elegant.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Bright & Beautiful: Vibrant pink cake that’s as fun to look at as it is to eat.
Strawberry Goodness: Real fruit flavor in both the cake and icing.
Perfect for Celebrations: A party-ready cake that kids and adults will adore.
Creamy & Dreamy Icing: Tangy cream cheese balances the sweetness perfectly.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
• 1 box strawberry gelatin (3 oz)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup pureed strawberries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing:

• 8 oz light cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup pureed strawberries (well-drained to avoid excess liquid)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pans
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.

2. Make the Cake Batter
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until smooth. Add cake mix, strawberry gelatin, eggs, milk, pureed strawberries, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed until well combined and fluffy.

3. Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

4. Prepare the Icing
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy. Fold in strawberry puree and vanilla. Chill slightly if icing is too soft.

5. Assemble the Cake
Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of icing on top. Place the second cake layer over it and frost the entire cake with remaining icing.

6. Serve & Enjoy
Decorate with fresh strawberries or edible pink sprinkles for extra flair. Slice and serve!

Nutritional Information

Calories: 280
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fat: 12g
Protein: 3g
Fiber: 1g

Tips for Success

• Drain Strawberries Well: Too much liquid can make the batter or frosting runny.
• Chill the Cake Before Slicing: Helps the frosting set for cleaner slices.
• Make It Extra Pink: Add a drop or two of natural pink food coloring if you want a brighter Barbie-pink hue.
• Cupcake Option: Turn this recipe into adorable pink cupcakes with swirls of strawberry icing.

Why This Recipe Works

This cake is the perfect mix of fun and flavor—light, fluffy strawberry cake paired with creamy, tangy strawberry cream cheese frosting. The gelatin enhances both color and taste, giving the cake its signature Barbie-pink glow while still keeping it moist and soft.

Barbie Pink Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing is a dessert that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious. Whether for a birthday, shower, or just a sweet celebration, this cake is guaranteed to delight everyone who takes a bite. Sweet, fruity, and gorgeously pink, it’s a treat that brings instant joy to any table.