🍰 Barbie Pink Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing 🍓

Add a splash of vibrant pink and fruity sweetness to your celebrations! This Barbie Pink Strawberry Cake, topped with luscious strawberry cream cheese icing, is the perfect centerpiece for any festive occasion.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup strawberry puree (fresh or canned)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)

For the Strawberry Cake:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup strawberry puree (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup milk 🥛
- 2 large eggs 🥚
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda 🥄
- ½ tsp salt 🧂
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

Step 1: Prepare the Strawberry Cake
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix in the vanilla extract and strawberry puree. Add the sour cream and milk, mixing until smooth.
5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Optionally, add pink food coloring for a vibrant color.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare the Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing
1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and strawberry puree, mixing until well incorporated. Optionally, add pink food coloring.
3. Continue beating until the icing is smooth and spreadable.

Step 3: Assemble the Cake
1. Place one cooled cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous layer of icing on top.
2. Add the second cake layer and apply icing to the top and sides of the cake.
3. Optionally, decorate with fresh strawberries, edible glitter, or colorful sprinkles.

Step 4: Serve
1. Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: Approximately 450 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Proteins: 5g
- Fats: 25g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, use fresh strawberry puree and enhance with a few drops of strawberry essence.
- Ensure the cake and icing are cool before assembly to prevent the icing from melting.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 12 servings