Here's how to make a Barbie cake that will delight Barbie fans young and old alike!

Difficulty Level: Medium      Time Required: 1 hour

1. Make a cake in a  well-greased 2 quart round glass baking dish (the 2 Quart Classic Batter Bowl from The Pampered Chef is perfect for this)
2. Your cake can be any flavor; just pick a flavor that will give you a color you would like for the "skirt" of the cake.
3. Let the cake cool (very important!) and remove from bowl.  Then, take a Barbie Doll (nude) and insert it in the middle of the cake up to her waist.  You may make a hole to insert the doll, or simply stick her in firmly if you are in a rush.
4. Now, you make Barbie's dress with frosting!  The cake forms the skirt of the dress.  Use frosting to decorate the skirt (pre-made or home-made frosting; your choice)..
5. Take the frosting up onto Barbie's torso to make the bodice of the dress!  You can make any design with the frosting; sleeveless, dress with straps, etc.  
6. Frosting dress can be simple, or very elaborate with frosting rosettes for a formal dress
7. Chill cake and serve.  
   

1. Do NOT bake the cake with the Barbie in it!
2. Do not stick the Barbie in the cake until the cake is cooled, or the Barbie can melt!