Create a magical Hello Kitty cake for birthday celebrations with this easy guide full of tips and tricks for baking and decorating perfection
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cooling Time: 2 hours hours
Total Time: 3 hours hours
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $25
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Spatula
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
- 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- q.s. Pink gel food coloring for color
- q.s. Black gel food coloring for details
- q.s. Yellow gel food coloring for the bow
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and grease the sides.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing for 30 seconds after each addition and scraping down the sides.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Add vanilla extract with the last milk addition.
Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and tap gently to release air bubbles.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to cooling racks and letting cool completely.
Make the buttercream by beating softened butter, then gradually adding powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
Divide frosting into portions and tint with gel food coloring as needed.
Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, adding frosting, then placing the second layer on top.
Apply a crumb coat, refrigerate for 30 minutes, then apply a final coat of frosting.
Decorate with Hello Kitty features using fondant or colored buttercream.
Add finishing touches like sprinkles, edible glitter, or decorative elements around the cake.
This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible taste. A dessert that will impress your baking skills!
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg