A fairytale-worthy centerpiece featuring soft sponge layers, delicate pastels, and royal finishing touches.

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🧁 Ingredients

For the Cake (3 layers or dome-shaped base):

• Sponge Cake: Vanilla, strawberry, or funfetti

• Filling: Whipped raspberry buttercream, strawberry mousse, or vanilla cream

• Crumb Coat: Smooth vanilla buttercream

For the Fondant & Decoration:

• Fondant in blush pink, lavender, ivory, or light blue

• Edible tiara (made from fondant, molded chocolate, or royal icing)

• Sugar pearls and edible glitter dust

• Fondant ruffles or piped gown folds

• Edible lace, ribbons, or bows

• Optional: A princess doll or silhouette cake topper

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bake & Build the Base

• Bake 3 round sponge layers or use a dome-shaped cake pan to create a skirt-like gown.

• Once cooled, layer with your chosen filling, spreading evenly between each tier.

• Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes to firm up the filling.

• If desired, carve the outer shape slightly to mimic the gentle curve of a gown.

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2. Crumb Coat & Fondant Layer

• Apply a thin crumb coat using vanilla buttercream to seal in crumbs and smooth the surface. Chill again briefly.

• Roll out pastel-colored fondant and gently drape over the cake, smoothing it from the top down.

• Trim the base and edges.

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3. Design the Princess Gown

• Use fondant strips or ruffles to decorate the skirt—starting from the base and layering upward for a cascading effect.

• Add fondant bows, lace details, or piped embroidery to bring the gown to life.

• Lightly brush on edible shimmer dust or glitter for a magical sparkle.

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4. Final Touches

• Crown the top with an edible tiara, or gently insert a princess doll topper into the center if you're going for the classic dress-doll design.

• Decorate with sugar pearls, tiny fondant flowers, or themed decorations.

• Optional: Slice the cake to reveal colorful layered pink, purple, or ombré sponge for an even more dazzling surprise inside.

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✨ Tips for a Magical Finish:

• Use gel food coloring to tint buttercream and fondant for soft, pastel shades.

• Chill the cake between decorating stages for easier handling and cleaner details.

• Add edible gold leaf or stenciled fondant patterns for a royal effect.

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🎀 Perfect For:

• Princess-themed birthday parties

• Baby showers or gender reveals

• Fairy tale weddings or whimsical tea parties

This Princess-Inspired Cake isn’t just dessert—it’s a showstopper that turns your event into a magical memory. 👑