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Bake the two 16 oz cake recipes together in a Wiltons doll cake pan.
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Level the cake in the cake pan.
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Remove from the pan and slice the cake into three equal layers.
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Cut a hole into the top layer of cake big enough to fit Barbie doll legs.
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Stack each layer of cake with buttercream between each layer.
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Level each layer with icing. Add the next layer of cake until all three layers are stacked.
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Crumb coat the entire cake.
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Smooth out icing with an offset spatula.
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Begin to shape the doll cake with a serrated knife.
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Add groves into the side of the cake to give the dress texture and shape.
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Round the edges of each of the groves with a knife.
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Give the cake a second crumb coat, and place in fridge to harden a bit.
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Remove the barbie dolls clothes and Insert the Barbie doll into the middle of the cake.
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Cover the waist of the doll with fondant.
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Blend the fondant into the rest of the cake with a sculpting tools.
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Cover the upper body of the doll with fondant to create the top of the dress leaving the dolls collarbone exposed.
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Blend the seam at the back with vodka or water.
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Cover the bottom of the of the dress with a large piece of fondant.
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Hide the fondant seam at the back of the dress in one back groove.
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Use sculpting tools to push the fondant in the cake grooves and texture.
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Blend fondant at the waist of the cake with vodka.
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Wrap both arms with fondant to create sleeves. Leave the wrists of the doll exposed.
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Use tulle fabric and a doll crown to create a veil.