Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla or strawberry cake mix (or your favorite flavor)
- Eggs, oil, and water (as directed on cake mix box)
- Buttercream or whipped frosting (about 3–4 cups)
- Food coloring (pink, pastel blue, or any desired color)
- Fondant (optional, for decorations like bows or frills)
- Sprinkles, pearls, or edible glitter (optional)
- Cake board or large platter
- Piping bags and decorative tips (star tip, petal tip)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake:
- Preheat the oven as directed on the cake mix box.
- Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans. Grease and flour them.
- Mix and bake the cake according to box instructions.
- Let cakes cool completely before decorating.
- Shape the Dress:
- Once cooled, place one round cake as the base.
- Cut the second round cake in half. Place each half angled on top sides of the base to form sleeves or the top of the dress.
- Trim as needed to shape a dress silhouette.
- Frosting & Decorating:
- Apply a crumb coat and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Add a thick layer of frosting, smoothing it all over.
- Use piping tips to decorate: ruffles, lace, or frills for a dress-like appearance.
- Add fondant bows, ribbons, or edible pearls for a finished look.
- Finishing Touches:
- Add food coloring to frosting for soft pastel effects.
- Optional: Sprinkle edible glitter for a sparkling dress.
- Chill until ready to serve.
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