It’s safe to say that Barbie fever has taken hold. The Greta Gerwig-directed movie, starring Margot Robbie and an incredible cast of fellow Barbies and Kens (and Allan), has become an instant blockbuster after months of anticipation (and, for many of us, hot pink outfit-planning).
So whether you’re Barbie or just Ken, we thought it was only fair to round up some sweet treats that bring a little piece of Barbieland into the real world. Read on to find fun, colourful, and easy recipes for rainbow meringue-topped birthday cake, raspberry marshmallows, pink macarons, and more.
Jane’s Patisserie’s Love Heart Cupcakes
Pink buttercream frosting and a surprise heart inside – what’s not to love about these adorable cupcakes? (Better still, save the recipe for Valentine’s Day to impress that special Ken or Barbie in your life.)
From the book
Jane’s Patisserie: Celebrate! Bake every day special
The brand-new cookbook from baking sensation Jane’s Patisserie
Celebrate every occasion with a bake, from birthdays to Christmas, Easter to Halloween
Featuring cookies to cheesecakes, traybakes to desserts, and much more
Jane’s Patisserie Valentine’s Day Bark
Every night can be girls night with this elevated no-bake snack, a combination of white chocolate, pink candy, marshmallows, and the just-right tartness of freeze-dried raspberries.
Birthday Cake
With confetti sponge, pink and white vanilla buttercream, and a topping of rainbow meringues, this impeccably decorated cake wouldn’t be out of place in Barbie’s Dreamhouse.
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
An inventive take on the classic strawberry shortcake, this creamy dessert packs a punch thanks to the infusion of roasted strawberries.
Jane’s Patisserie’s Macarons
This easy-to-follow recipe by baking maven Jane Dunn is the perfect opportunity to try making a French patisserie classic – with a Barbiecore twist.
Raspberry Marshmallow Cake
Soft, gooey, and perfectly sweet, these raspberry-rippled marshmallows are a great addition to any summer party spread.
Jane’s Patisserie’s Birthday Cake Cookies
Another take on the the classic funfetti-filled birthday cake theme, this time with white chocolate cookies and a pink buttercream filling.
Heart Cookies
These easy-to-make lemon biscuits topped with hot pink icing are a Barbie-approved addition to any biscuit tin.
Pretty-In-Pink Blood Orange Bundt with Blood Orange Glaze
Using blood orange juice to flavour the icing gives this cake a gorgeous, all-natural pink colour.
Rose and Pistachio Milk Cake
Looking for a more subtle and sophisticated take on the Barbiecore trend? Try this failsafe three-milk cake that celebrates the delicate flavours of rose syrup, cardamom, and pistachios.
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