Hello Kitty Cake
Create a whimsical Hello Kitty cake that’s perfect for birthdays and celebrations, featuring fluffy layers and cute decorations.
Ingredients
Cake Base Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting and Decorations
- 1 ½ cups softened butter
- 4 ½ cups sifted powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gel-based food coloring (pink, black, yellow) For tinting frosting
- White fondant Optional for a smooth finish
- Edible pearls For decoration
Instructions
Preparing the Cake Base
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking pans by greasing them and lining with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Sift together.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and vanilla extract alternately with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Shaping and Decorating the Cake
- Once cooled, use a Hello Kitty template to carve the shape from the cake.
- Apply a thin crumb coat of white frosting to the entire cake and chill briefly.
- Tint frosting portions with gel coloring, then apply a smooth final coat of frosting.
- Use colored frosting to create details like the bow, eyes, and whiskers.
- Add fondant decorations and edible pearls for finishing touches.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality ingredients and practice your decorating techniques.