Magic Cake Is the Miracle Dessert You Need in Your Life

Whenever the dessert menu rolls around, there’s always that moment where you think, “Is it socially acceptable for me to get one of everything?” Our vote: duh. Maybe you do, or maybe you just decide to go for one. But if deep down you’re digging into a chocolate mousse but wishing for a platter of different sugary treats, well guess what? There’s a cake for that.

Enter: magic cake. Despite its name, magic cake doesn’t actually require a wand or admission to Hogwarts to whip up. Instead, you really only need one bowl. The beauty – er, magic – of this cake is that by combining the ingredients in a specific order they will then separate in the oven, creating three distinct layers. The science behind baking is on full display here.

On the bottom, a rich fudge. In the middle, a creamy custard. And on top, a light sponge cake. Basically, it’s pretty much every decadent dessert you could want, all wrapped up in one square slice. The ingredients are all relatively basic (milk, eggs, sugar, flour, etc.). The most difficult element to the cake is really just whipping the egg whites with the sugar first and folding it into the rest of the batter. We believe in you.

Pop it in the oven, and voila. A three-layered masterpiece. It’s a lazy girl’s dream come true. If you want to give the recipe a try, there are a bunch of flavor variations Pinterest or this simple recipe by Jo Cooks has rave reviews. Happy baking, wizards.

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If you do any amount of baking, it's only natural that you'll end up with a few extra egg whites on hand now and again, so what better to use them for than some egg white recipes? While we're big fans of putting them to use in gorgeous pavlovas, heavenly angel food cakes, to-die-for macarons and crisp meringue, those are just four of the many terrific ways out there to use them up.

Try these recipes and see how many leftover egg whites you can use up!

What can I do with egg white?

There are a bunch of different foods you can make with egg whites. You can use them in meringue cookies and macarons, or use them to add a fizzy topping to your cocktail.

How long does egg white last in fridge?

You can keep your egg whites in the fridge for up to four days.

How do you make egg white taste tasty?

There are a few different ways you can make an egg white taste good. You can add some salt and pepper before topping the finished product with hot sauce. Another method is adding your favorite cheese and seasonings for extra flavor.

What tastes good with egg whites?

If you want something savory, cheeses, salts, and herbs will add extra flavor. For a sweet addition to a dessert recipe, froth some sugar into the whites.

Brit + Co Egg White Recipes

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Pumpkin Magic Cake

We already love plain cake, but this delicious recipe takes the classic dessert to the next level. It features three layers: sponge, custard, and fudge for a mix of textures and flavors we can't get enough of. If you're a pumpkin lover, leave the recipe as-is, but feel free to leave out until pumpkin spice season.

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3-Layer Pavlova Berry Cake

What’s better than one layer of crisp meringue, heavenly whipped cream + fresh berries? The answer: THREE! This sky-high beauty is a refreshingly light dessert perfect to dish out at summer gatherings.

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Patriotic Pavlova

Wanna set off some fireworks at your next Fourth of July party? Whip up our Patriotic Pavlova for dessert! Read on for the star-spangled recipe made with four egg whites.

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Pastel Meringues

The basic egg white and sugar base makes these crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside bites a cinch to whip up, and even easier to trick out to your taste.

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Champagne Marshmallows

Whether you prefer them roasted over a campfire or baked into sweet potatoes, you can't deny that marshmallows are a delicious addition to just about everything. Enjoy these springy homemade versions spiked with a splash of fizzy Champagne at your next birthday bash.

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Twice-Baked Potato Chip Soufflé

We didn't think potato chips could get any better, but then we figured out that they make a pretty awesome addition to everything from oysters to ice cream (yes really!) to soufflés. Using cheddar chips adds some extra cheesy goodness in addition to the bacon, potatoes, and cheese.

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Gluten Free Cloud Bread

Cloud bread is fluffy, tasty, and the fact that it's gluten-free is just the cherry on top. Top with your favorite jam, or with the classic peanut butter + banana + chocolate chip breakfast combo. Not only are they easy but they'll also take you under 30 minutes to make!

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Eggnog Colada

This recipe combines a classic summer cocktail with a winter staple, and turns them into something that you'll want to drink all year long. Turns out, pineapple and coconut taste great with eggnog.

Breakfast Egg White Recipes

The Girl on Bloor

Grab & Go Turkey Bacon Egg White Cups

These turkey bacon egg white cups are perfect to make and take on busy mornings. They take less than 25 minutes to make and are a filling and savory breakfast option that hits the spot!

Feel Good Foodie

Egg White Bites with Red Pepper

The sharper tang of red peppers pair beautifully with neutral egg whites, and these bites are basically the best breakfast ever. Plus, you can never go wrong with a spinach and cheese combo.

Kathryn's Kitchen Blog

Egg White Bites (Mushroom and Spinach)

This breakfast brings together spinach, mushrooms, cheese, and egg whites for a super simple — and super satisfying — bite.

A Spicy Perspective

Egg White Frittata with Spinach and Peppers

We love that this gluten-free recipe is full of peppers, spinach, and cheese, which means that it's both tasty *and* healthy. Plus it'll take you less than 30 minutes, which makes it a great option for anyone who doesn't have a ton of time in the morning.

Two Peas & Their Pod

Avocado Toast with Eggs, Spinach, and Tomatoes

With a 5-minute prep time, this avocado toast with eggs is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Not only is it easy to make, it's healthy and filling!

Cilantro Parsley

Mexican Huevos Ahogados

This dish is both satisfying and delicious! It serves as the perfect hearty and savory breakfast option and is packed with flavor and spices.

Whole and Heavenly Oven

Greek Avocado Egg White Breakfast Tacos

These breakfast tacos are the perfect choice for anyone who leans towards savory options in the morning. They're loaded up with flavor and light in calories, making them a staple in your breakfast routine.

Appetizer Egg White Recipes

Daisy's World

Spiced Cocktail Nuts

We love snacking on nuts when we're hungry, whether it's during our workday or any time during the weekend, but sometimes we want more than just plain salt. Set these sweet, spiced nuts out for your next shindig, or package them up as a thoughtful gift.

Fifteen Spatulas

Puffed Cheddar Cheese Twists

Egg whites bind these flaky, sharp cheddar cheese twists just so. Pair them with tomato soup, nibble on them one after the other, or even bring them to your next movie night.

Lunch & Dinner Egg White Recipes

Domesticate Me

Shakshuka Egg White Frittata with Turkey Sausage

The punchy flavors of this shakshuka-inspired frittata taste so good that you won't even remember that it's made from egg whites. That's some recipe magic right there! The turkey sausage is a great alternative to pork because it has less calories and saturated fats.

Bowl of Delicious

Homemade Egg Drop Soup

If you're looking for an easy and nourishing dinnertime staple, you can't go wrong with this homemade Egg Drop soup. It takes 15 minutes from start to finish and is hearty and comforting!

Give Recipe

Menemen Recipe

This Turkish dish is a quick and easy dinner recipe for those who don't want to spend a lot of time cooking. It's a different take on scrambled eggs, and includes a generous amount of tomatoes and peppers.

Dessert Egg White Recipes

Clean Cuisine

Sweet Potato Soufflé

We couldn't resist adding another soufflé to this round-up because they're so darn good! This one is super quick and easy to make and is gluten, dairy, and refined-sugar-free - making it perfect for most diets. This is one of those dishes that feels like fall but is great for any time you just want something comforting.

Culinary Hill

Homemade Meringue

This is a classic dessert component that you'll be able to use for all of your cookouts, family gatherings, and holiday parties. It is absolutely delicious, whether you add flavoring or keep it as-is.

Barley & Sage

Robin's Egg Macarons

Egg whites will help you make seriously airy macarons. A little bit of blue food coloring (as well as flicking some black food coloring once they're on the pan) gives these treats that recognizable robin's egg look. Just make sure you save enough of the chocolate buttercream filling to lick the spoon!

Love and Olive Oil

Chocolate-Glazed Almond Horns

Chewy-crispy almond cookies are an absolute pleasure to nibble on, especially when they're half covered in a delicious dark chocolate glaze. Just consider this a sophisticated version of chocolate-covered almonds!

Pink Out Kitchen

Old Fashioned Banana Pudding

This old-fashioned banana pudding is authentic and seriously delicious. The fluffy meringue coupled with the sweet vanilla pudding and bananas makes for a rich and delectable treat you'll want spoon after spoon of.

Vikalinka

Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches

These waffle ice cream sandwiches are seriously the best of both worlds. The waffles are soft and buttery and the ice cream is the perfect sweet treat. The recipe is super easy to make and follow, allowing you to whip up the ultimate dessert in less than no time.

Foodie Baker

Egg White Chocolate Brownies

You won't even notice the absence of yolks in these unbelievably fudgy brownies. Top with a dusting of powdered sugar, some chopped walnuts, or both!

Getting My Just Desserts

Caramel Crunch Cake

Meringue layers make this heavenly whipped cream and caramel cake ever so slightly more virtuous… at least that's what we'll keep telling ourselves.

Desserts with Benefits

Gluten-Free Healthy Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

Greek yogurt and egg whites are just two of the healthy hacks employed to make this delicious cake. If you're someone who enjoys eating bananas slathered with peanut butter (or with a spoonful instead), then this one's for you.

Half-Baked Harvest

Easy Vanilla Sugar Dusted Macaroon Trees

These sugar-dusted macaroon trees taste as magnificent as they look! They're so easy to make and elevate any holiday party spread.

Saveur

White Chocolate Cream Cheese Mousse

Tangy cream cheese and sweet white chocolate balance one another out to create a tempting mousse that everyone will want to try.

Half-Baked Harvest

Honey Butter Stone Fruit and Blackberry Meringue Tart

This meringue tart is so buttery and flakey that you'll find yourself wanting to make it over and over again. When served with ice cream, it becomes a symphony of flavors and textures that is simply to die for!

Woman Scribbles

Filipino Style Egg Pie

What could be better than creamy and milky egg custard in a buttery and oh-so-flaky pie crust? This dish feels like comfort on a plate and truly can't be beat in the pie department.

Woman Scribbles

Ube Cupcakes with Ube Swiss Meringue Buttercream

These cupcakes are delicate and moist but packed with flavor. The ube swiss meringue buttercream is light and fluffy and serves as the perfect match to the purple-hued ube cake. Despite the flavor complexity, the recipe is surprisingly easy to make!

The Bossy Kitchen

Walnut Cake with Egg Yolk Glaze

This dessert is so easy to whip up but tastes simply luxurious. It is made with all-natural ingredients that allow you to indulge without guilt.

Takes Two Eggs

Dalgona Matcha

Not only is this Dalgona Matcha seriously delicious, but it's also a unique way to use up egg whites! This fluffy drink is going to become a morning must-have, trust me.

The Bossy Kitchen

Meringue Cheesecake

You may not find egg whites in the name of this recipe, but rest assured that they're in the meringue! How else do you explain the perfectly fluffy texture that sits atop the creamy goodness underneath?

Takes Two Eggs

Mango Cake

As much as we love eating delicious mangoes, we didn't know how tasty they are in cake form! This makes for the perfect spring or summer wedding dessert because it's light, yet flavorful!

Barley & Sage

Heart Shaped Macarons

These macarons are for the lovers! Whether you're planning a sweet Galentine's Day brunch for your friends or a romantic date night dinner for your beau, this recipe will win over any guest!

Amanda Wilens

Strawberry Lemon Cake

We've got another tasty summer treat for you to make! This strawberry lemon cake blends sweet and sour elements for an inviting taste that won't overpower tastebuds.

P.S. We highly recommend baking this cake for a baby or bridal shower!

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Ann Taylor’s spring dress collection is just too good. They always nail polished styles that still have the perfect amount of playfulness! From fun prints to more basic colorways, these stunning spring dresses from Ann Taylor can take you practically anywhere in style.

Scroll on to shop 8 Ann Taylor dresses I'm definitely eyeing for spring!

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Belted Sheath Dress

Springtime is prime time for pastels, and this light pink number nails the seasonal color. It's pretty polished in the details throughout, plus it's all cinched together oh-so nicely with the thin belt around the waist.

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Studio Collection Silk Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress

Oh, yeah. The ruching on the side of this silky midi is nothing short of flattering – I could definitely see this style working wonderfully as a wedding guest dress.

Ann Taylor

Striped Pleated Sweater Tank Dress

With contrasting vertical and horizontal stripes, this sweater-y (but still lightweight) tank dress doesn't have to work too hard to make a statement. Thus, you can easily pair it with some basic black shoes and a colorful cardigan to complete your spring look.

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Tweed Sheath Dress

This color, though! Aside from the stunning buttons and modest coverage, I love the bold shade of this dress for spring. Again, it really speaks for itself, so you shouldn't have to dress it up too much to pull a 'fit.

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Square Neck Flare Dress

Easy-wearing and oh-so soft thanks to the light material it's made of, this midi dress is practically begging to become your everyday piece this spring. A square neckline is always flattering, plus this design's skirt is the right amount of casual.

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Dotted Crepe Column Midi Dress

Polka dots are the pattern to rock this season, so I'm obviously eyeing this chic silhouette. It's fairly free-flowing, but comes with a sleek belt at the waist to gather your look together.

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Denim Sheath Dress

Denim dresses are everything to me, and I love that this one makes a more formal departure from the other casual denim pieces in my closet. It definitely has a workwear quality to it – I'd wear it with ballet flats and a polished cardigan for an easy, yet put-together spring outfit.

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Striped Smocked-Waist Midi Flare Dress

Hello, waistline! This midi comes complete with a smocked waist that flatters your bod to a tee.

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You’ve got your annual Fourth of July cookout responsibilities down pat. One friend brings the pasta salad, another gladly takes care of the grilled veggie sides, and then you are happily in charge of the patriotic flag cake. But this year, you might want to shake things up. We’ve got 15 red, white, and blue cupcakes and cakes with broad stripes and bright stars to celebrate Independence Day in style.

Flag Cake

Oh Sweet Basil

No dessert is more patriotic than a full-blown flag cake adorned with white icing, ruby raspberries, and blueberries. (via Oh Sweet Basil)

4th of July Cupcakes

The Little Blonde Baker

Red, white, and blue are twirled to perfection to give you these slightly psychedelic vanilla cupcakes; they’re topped with a finger-lickin’ buttercream that you can easily make on your own. (via The Little Blonde Baker)

Red, White, and Blue Funfetti Cupcakes

Treats and Trends

Funfetti has become a birthday *must,* but we’re bringin’ it for the Fourth of July with these gloriously festive cupcakes slathered in buttercream frosting. (via Treats and Trends)

Red, White, and Blue Cake Pops

Love Maegan

With a white chocolate coating and festive sprinkles, these gorgeous cake pops are a total crowd-pleaser. They’re also really fun and easy to make, so get the kids to help! (via Love Maegan)

Red, White, and Blue Cake

What Should I Make For...

This naked layered red velvet cake skips the festive sprinkles and replaces them with fresh berries. (via What Should I Make For…)

Fourth of July Peanut Butter Cookie Cake

Sweetest Menu

What your Fourth of July party REALLY needs is an oversized peanut butter cookie cake covered in red and blue chocolate candies. (via Sweetest Menu)

Firecracker Cake

Love Bakes Good Cakes

With red, white, and blue drips of delicious frosting, this vanilla cake is as exciting on the inside as it is on the outside, thanks to some crafty yet simple techniques. (via Love Bakes Good Cakes)

Patriotic Swirl Cupcakes

Two Sisters Crafting

It’s hard to beat colorful swirls of buttercream sitting atop moist and crumbly chocolate cupcakes, amirite? Follow the simple tutorial and WOW your pals. (via Two Sisters Crafting)

Low Carb 4th of July Vanilla Berry Cake

It's Autumn's Life

If this vanilla berry cake proves anything, it’s that you can still be festive while keeping things clean and simple. Decorated with sweet strawberries and blackberries, this dessert is low in carbs but big on flavor. (via It’s Autumn’s Life)

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Our Family of Seven

This recipe brings cupcakes to a whole new level by filling ice cream cones with batter before baking. They’re then topped with icing as usual, and a maraschino cherry for good measure. (via Our Family of Seven)

Easy July 4th Ice Cream Cake

Just A Taste

This cooling ice cream cake is made with frozen pound cake, your choice of raspberry or strawberry sorbet, and a whipped topping that’s decked out in fresh berries and patriotic goodies. (via Just a Taste)

Red Velvet 4th of July Cupcakes

Your Cup Of Cake

These ruby cakes are brimming with red velvety goodness and whipped cream icing, and topped with fresh blueberries for a touch of blue. (via Your Cup of Cake)

Red, White, and Blue Cake

Preppy Kitchen

Bring this gawk-worthy petal cake to your Fourth of July cookout and treat your friends to three decadent layers of spongy cake and buttercream. (via Preppy Kitchen)

Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Cupcakes

Pack Momma

Speared with sparkling stars, these cupcakes boast American pride with colorful icing and cake layers. (via Pack Momma)

American Flag Cake

Cooking Is Messy

This cake might seem run-of-the-mill at first glance, but when you cut into it and reveal your mad baking skills, guests will be left in a complete state of awe. (via Cooking Is Messy)

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As much as we love talking about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce...Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce deserve their time in the spotlight too! They have a loving and hilarious dynamic that's somehow made room for not one, but three kids. And guess what? They recently welcome baby number 4! From their very funny announcement to everything they've said since, there's a lot of fun to unpack here.

Here's everything to know about Jason Kelce & Kylie Kelce's exciting pregnancy!

OMG, when did Kylie Kelce give birth? 

Kylie and Jason welcomed their fourth daughter March 30, according to PEOPLE, but an official announcement was shared via the couple's joint Instagram post on April 1. "Whoop, there she is! Finnley “Finn” Anne Kelce 3/30/25," reads Kylie's caption and we think it's the cheekiest way to describe her arrival.

The subsequent photos of Finnley are just as cute as she's seen wearing the cutest floral onesie and being held by her parents. Call us biased, but she has the most precious face we've ever seen. Even her uncle Travis thinks so!

PEOPLEalso reports the NFL player incredulously told his brother how much he wanted to see Finnley after the latter asked how he felt. "Yes, I want to see my new niece, Jason! You only sent one picture. You didn’t even tell me what name you picked yet."

But his complaints stopped the minute Jason showed him Finnley during their latest New Heights podcast episode. Travis immediately melted and said, "Hey, little muffin! Look at you. You hanging out with Mom? Tell Ky I said hello. I’m glad everything’s going great." He even thinks her name is "adorable."

When did Jason and Kylie announce she's pregnant?

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Kylie Kelce shared the huge news on Instagram November 22nd! Of course grandma Donna Kelce was the first to leave a comment. She wrote, "🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍 Love it!!!" Brittany Mahomes also commented by writing, "Ahhhhhh Congrats you guys!!!🥹🤍."

How did Jason and Kylie's other daughters react?

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In Kylie's same Instagram post, her and Jason's daughters can be seen expressing a range of emotions. There's an 'Eek' expression from their oldest daughter Wyatt, a happy look from their middle daughter Elliott, and pure tears from baby girl Bennett. Kylie wrote, "I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister. At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page! 🤷♀️"

How did Jason and Kylie prepare to be a family of six?

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Jason Kelce took the news of being an official girl dad like a champ. He told E! Newshe's "got it pretty easy" because "the clothes are all going to be hand-me-downs or already bought." Not only that, but they'd already secured a baby crib prior to their newborn's birth.

“I love my kids so much, and especially my daughters,” he added. "I was telling somebody out there because they're expecting their first — and they look at you. They smile at you. There's just a way that kids have to warm your soul in a way that nothing else can.”

He also shared his excitement about watching his daughters grow up with a new sibling. "And hopefully we'll welcome a fourth into this world, and we'll be able to watch them fight and tear each other apart and all the good stuff."

He even appeared on The Rich Eisen Show where he joked, "I'm screwed [in] like in 10 years. The moment they’re all in middle school, I feel like it’s just gonna be chaos." He also hopes Wyatt "can start helping out a little bit more." But, he's still looking forward to it! "I obviously have not had a son, but there is something about a daughter in the way I think as a dad, you feel an extra amount probably of protection and love toward that child," he shared.

What did Kylie say about her fourth pregnancy?

Kylie previously opened up on her new podcast, Not Gonna Lie, about her feelings on her fourth pregnancy. At the time, she said she was "so incredibly grateful to be able to get pregnant, but it is a means to an end." She further said, "When I tell you that I cannot stand being pregnant, I mean it. I don't have a a fun time."

If that sounds a little uh...negative, it actually makes a lot more sense when she explained more! She elaborated, "I am nauseous for most of my pregnancy. It tapers off a little after the first trimester, but I continue to have nausea throughout my pregnancy." Woof, I know that's tough!

Kyle continued by explaining she hasn't even really had the fun, wacky cravings many pregnant people get — instead she had more "aversions" in each of her pregnancies. I'll take cravings over aversions any day!

The podcast host then joked, "When you're super pregnant and someone comes up to you and says, 'Isn't this just the most beautiful thing ever? 'I want to punch you in the face. I'm not going to, but I want to."

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Ever since Good American Family premiered on March 19, there has been renewed interest in the real-life adoption case of Natalia Grace.

The latest Hulu series stars Ellen Pompeo as Kristine Barnett, who adopted an orphan from Ukraine with her husband, Michael Barnett. However, after taking in Natalia, who had a rare form of dwarfism, Kristine began to suspect that she was an adult pretending to be a child.

New episodes of Good American Family are being released on Wednesdays, but as we wait to see what happens next in the TV dramatization, many fans are wondering whether Natalia's adoptive parents ever faced jail time. Here's everything we know.

Scroll to find out what happened to Natalia Grace's adoptive parents, Kristine and Michael Barnett...

Who is Natalia Grace Barnett?

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For those unfamiliar with the infamous case, Natalia was born in Ukraine in 2003 and was first adopted by a different couple, Dyan and Gary Ciccone, back in 2008. She only lived with the Ciccone family for two years before they claimed her behavior was disruptive and relinquished their parental rights.

This led Natalia to be placed up for adoption again, and in 2010, the Barnett family welcomed her into their Indiana home. She was thought to be 6 or 7 years old at the time, but soon afterward, the Barnetts claimed Natalia had adult traits, such as adult teeth and body hair, and believed she wasn't actually a little girl.

Additionally, they alleged Natalia was a "sociopath" and had tried to harm them and their biological children, Jacob, Wesley, and Ethan.

What happened to Natalia Grace and the Barnetts?

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The Barnetts ultimately petitioned an Indiana court in 2012 in order to change her birth year from 2003 to 1989. Legally, this made Natalia 22 years old, and she was placed in a Lafayette, Indiana, apartment by herself; meanwhile, the Barnetts relocated to Canada with their three sons, Jacob, Wesley, and Ethan.

Afterward, the Barnett family reportedly cut contact with Natalia, who moved in with another couple, Cynthia and Antwon Mans, about one month later. The Mans family petitioned to become her legal guardians in 2016, and by 2023, they were able to legally adopt Natalia.

What happened with Natalia Grace and the Mans?

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Nonetheless, Natalia wound up leaving Cynthia and Antwon's home by the end of 2023 after alleging they were controlling. She currently lives in upstate New York with the DePaul family and appeared in the docuseries The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks. There, she called the Barnetts abusive and alleged Kristine had hit her with a belt and pepper-sprayed her.

What happened to Kristine and Michael Barnett?

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Following their move to Canada, Michael and Kristine eventually got divorced but maintained that Natalia had exhibited violent behavior. Some allegations include that she'd appeared at the foot of their bed with a knife in her hand and attempted to poison Kristine's coffee.

Despite the fact that they filed the petition to change Natalia's age in 2012, Michael and Kristine weren't charged until 2019. They faced multiple counts of neglect, but Michael was found not guilty in 2022, and the charges against Kristine were subsequently dropped in 2023 after Michael testified in her pretrial.

Kristine Barnett reportedly wrote in a since-deleted Facebook post, "If there had been any abuse of Natalia or evidence of it, I would have been found guilty of it, and I would be in jail. I believe Natalia takes advantage of that sympathy to manipulate people."

Michael filed for divorce in 2014 and later appeared on The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks. As for Kristine, she has mostly flown under the public radar.

Still, following the finale of the docuseries, Kristine shared a long post on Facebook, responding to allegations against her.

"Natalia was a very much loved and cared for member of my family. She was not abused by anyone in my family. Let's get straight to these allegations. Nobody ever took a belt to Natalia, and the allegations that she was 'beaten' are just plain false. Any discipline of Natalia was very minimal and not out of the bounds of normal parenting," she wrote.

Natalia went on to call the docuseries "highly sensationalized," adding, "Michael Barnett and Natalia Barnett may have the same monster, but that monster is not me. That monster, whether it's mental illness, sociopathy, or whatever it actually is, may be different for each of them. But it's within their own psyche."

Who plays Natalia Grace Barnett today?

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In Good American Family, Imogen Faith Reid plays Natalia Grace, and Mark Duplass depicts Michael Barnett. Ellen Pompeo has said the latest series intends to show both sides of the adoption story in an "intentional and thoughtful" way.

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