A Slice of Adorableness: How to Make a Hello Kitty Cake

Hello Kitty Cake Recipe

Components:

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk

For the Buttercream Frosting:

• 2 cups (454g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 8 cups (960g) powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup (80ml) milk
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• Pink, black, and yellow gel food coloring

Decorations:

• Pink fondant for the bow
• Black licorice for the whiskers
• Yellow fondant or a candy for the nose
• Black candy melts or fondant for the eyes

Steps:

1: Bake the Cake

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the batter, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.

2: Make the Buttercream Frosting

1. Beat the butter on medium-high speed until creamy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed.
3. Stir in milk and vanilla, then beat on high until fluffy.

3: Assemble & Decorate

1. Level the cake layers using a serrated knife to create a flat surface.
2. Stack the layers with a thin layer of frosting in between.
3. Carve the cake into an oval Hello Kitty face shape use a stencil or freehand it.
4. Coat the cake in a thin crumb coat of frosting and chill for 30 minutes.
5. Frost the entire cake with white buttercream, smoothing it out evenly.

4: Add Hello Kitty’s Features

1. Eyes: Use black candy melts or fondant to create two oval eyes. Place them on the upper third of the cake.
2. Nose: Add a small yellow fondant oval in between the eyes, slightly lower.
3. Bow: Roll out pink fondant and shape it into a bow. Place it on one side of the cake.
4. Whiskers: Cut black licorice into strips and place three on each side of her face.
5. Final Touch: Use pink frosting to add rosy cheeks if desired.

Present and Impress

Take a pic before cutting into it, because this cake will be the star of any party. Share it, devour it,