Hello Kitty Cake

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 🌾 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 🧂 1 tsp baking powder
• 🧂 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 🧂 1/4 tsp salt
• 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 🍬 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 🥚 4 large eggs
• 🍦 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 🥛 1 cup whole milk
• 🌸 Pink food coloring (optional)

For the Frosting:

• 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 🍬 4 cups powdered sugar
• 🥛 3–4 tbsp milk or heavy cream
• 🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Decoration:

• 🍫 Black fondant for eyes, whiskers, and bow outline
• 🍒 Red or pink fondant for the bow
• 🥄 Yellow fondant for the nose
• 🌿 Optional: Edible glitter for a sparkling finish

🍳 Instructions

Prepare the Cake

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth. Add pink food coloring for a fun, colorful touch.
6. Bake:
   • Divide the batter evenly between the pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely before decorating.

Make the Frosting

7. Prepare the Buttercream:
   • Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, alternating with the milk. Mix in the vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.

Assemble and Decorate

8. Shape the Cake:
   • Stack the two round cakes with a layer of frosting in between. Carve the ears from the top of one cake and attach them to form Hello Kitty’s head shape.
9. Frost the Cake:
   • Cover the entire cake with white frosting, smoothing it with a spatula.
10. Add the Details:
    • Use black fondant for the eyes and whiskers, red or pink fondant for the bow, and yellow fondant for the nose. Place the bow on the side of the head for Hello Kitty’s signature look.

💡 Tips and Variations

• 🌟 Flavor Twist: Add strawberry extract to the cake batter for a fruity flavor.
• 🥥 Coconut Fun: Sprinkle shredded coconut over the frosting for added texture.
• 🍫 Chocolate Version: Make a chocolate cake base and use white frosting for contrast.
• 🌈 Colorful Inside: Use multiple food coloring layers for a rainbow effect.

🍹 Serving Suggestions

Serve this adorable Hello Kitty cake with a glass of milk or pink lemonade for a delightful pairing. It’s a perfect centerpiece for birthdays or themed parties.

What Makes This Recipe Special

The Hello Kitty Cake is not just a dessert; it’s a fun, creative project that adds charm to any celebration. Its moist, fluffy layers, creamy frosting, and playful decorations make it an unforgettable treat for Hello Kitty fans of all ages.