Baby Dress Cake

5 from 1 vote

A charming cake shaped like a baby girl's dress – perfect for baby showers, first birthdays, or naming ceremonies. Customize with sweet pastel fondant and baby-themed decorations.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Chill Time 30

Total Time 2

Servings: 12 slices

Course: CAKE

Cuisine: American

Calories: 380

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Cake Base

2 round cake layers (8 or 9 inch)
buttercream or frosting for filling and crumb coat

Decoration

fondant white or pastel-colored (e.g., pink, baby blue, mint)
edible lace, bows, ribbons
fondant or gum paste flowers
pearl sprinkles or sugar beads
baby bottle or pacifier topper optional, for baby theme

Equipment

8 or 9 inch round cake pans
Serrated knife
Offset spatula
Rolling Pin

Method

Bake two round cake layers and cool completely. Stack with buttercream filling and chill before shaping.
Carve the cake into a simple dress shape – narrow at the top and wider at the base. Use scraps for sleeves or ruffles if desired.
Apply a thin crumb coat of buttercream. Chill to set.
Cover with pastel fondant. Decorate with edible lace, bows, frills, and sugar embellishments.
Finish by piping borders and placing a baby-themed topper if desired.

Notes

Feel free to personalize the cake colors and decorations to match the occasion. Strawberry sponge or lemon cake with cream cheese or vanilla buttercream are both great flavor bases.