Description
Delight your guests with this charming Hello Kitty Birthday Cake, featuring moist pink and white layers, smooth Italian meringue frosting, and adorable Hello Kitty decorations.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 1/3 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon skim milk powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (finely chopped)
- Pink food coloring
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Milk (as needed for consistency)
For Decoration:
- Black licorice or black fondant for whiskers
- Red fondant for the bow
- Yellow food coloring for the nose
Instructions
- Preheat with care – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s warm and ready before you bake.
- Sift for silkiness – Whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt; sifting ensures a lump-free, airy crumb.
- Mix gently – Combine eggs, room-temperature milk, and melted butter, then fold in dry ingredients just until blended—no overmixing!
- Smooth like velvet – Use a hand mixer on low speed for a uniform, streak-free batter that’s light and dreamy.
- Prep pans properly – Grease and flour your cake pans so your layers release with ease.
- Bake evenly – 25–30 minutes at 350°F (175°C); rotate pans halfway if your oven has hot spots.
- Toothpick test = truth – When it comes out clean, your cakes are perfectly done.
- Cool completely – Let layers rest 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully before assembling.
- Level with love – Trim domed tops with a serrated knife for flat, stackable layers.
- Layer generously – Spread buttercream, jam, or filling between each layer for flavor and stability.
- Room-temp ingredients matter – They blend smoother and create a lighter, fluffier cake.
- Keep the oven closed – Avoid peeking! Every opening drops the temperature and risks uneven baking.
- Mix just until combined – Overmixing = dense cake. Undermixing = lumps. Just right = perfection.
- Measure with precision – Use proper measuring cups and spoons—baking is science with sweetness!
- Serve with joy – Your DIY Hello Kitty cake will be as delicious as it is delightful—pure edible magic!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: birthday cake, cake decorating, Hello Kitty cake, homemade cake