Our association of pink with femininity is a recent innovation.

Using the pink and the gold icing, pipe a decorative border around the edge of the fondant. When the cake has cooled, gently lift the decorative iced layer of almond paste and fondant onto the cake.

Divide the cake batter evenly between the two lined ... then use the small bowl of pink icing to create decorative pink streaks up the sides. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour or so to firm up.

The pale-pink fluffy frosting was applied in such an appealing ... (A quick google of “Barney and Friends pink frosted cake” will show you what I mean.) I think of that scene every time ...