Description
Create a delightful Classic Style Hello Kitty Cake with this easy-to-follow recipe! Perfect for birthdays or any special occasion, this cute and irresistible cake is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting:
- 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional, for accents)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Hello Kitty cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add milk, mixing until just combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared Hello Kitty cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in vanilla extract. Divide and tint a portion with pink food coloring, if desired.
- Once the cake is completely cool, frost the entire cake with white frosting.
- Use the pink frosting to pipe Hello Kitty’s signature bow.
- Add details like eyes, nose, and whiskers using candies, sprinkles, or edible markers.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Don’t overbake the cake to keep it moist.
- Use a serrated knife to level the cake if needed before frosting.
- Chill the cake slightly after frosting for easier decorating.
- Practice piping techniques on parchment paper before decorating the cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Hello Kitty Cake, Hello Kitty Birthday Cake, Cute Hello Kitty Dessert, Vanilla Cake, Cake Recipe, Kids Birthday Cake, Character Cake