Hello Kitty Cake Recipe
Bring the magic of Sanrio to your kitchen with this Hello Kitty Cake. Perfect for birthdays, themed parties, or special occasions, this cake combines a soft, moist sponge with adorable decorations that capture the charm of Hello Kitty.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup (230g) butter, softened
- 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
For Decoration:
- White fondant (for Hello Kitty face)
- Black fondant (for whiskers and eyes)
- Yellow fondant (for nose)
- Pink fondant (for bow)
Instructions
- Prepare pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter & sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs & vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Combine wet & dry: Gradually add dry mixture alternately with milk. Mix until smooth.
- Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make frosting: Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until fluffy.
- Assemble cake: Stack layers with frosting in between and cover the outside smoothly with white frosting.
- Decorate: Roll out fondant to create Hello Kitty’s face. Use black fondant for eyes/whiskers, yellow for the nose, and pink for the signature bow.
Tips for the Perfect Hello Kitty Cake
- Chill the cake before decorating to make fondant application easier.
- Use a Hello Kitty cake stencil for beginners.
- Add pink sprinkles or edible glitter for extra sparkle.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this cake as the centerpiece of a Hello Kitty-themed party with matching cupcakes or cookies. Pair with strawberry milkshakes or vanilla ice cream for a full Sanrio-inspired treat.
Final Note
This Hello Kitty Cake recipe is both delicious and adorable. With soft vanilla sponge and cute fondant details, it’s guaranteed to impress kids and fans of Hello Kitty everywhere.
