Description

This adorable Hello Kitty cake features a moist, velvety crumb marbled with vibrant pink swirls and fresh strawberry bits. Perfect for birthdays or special celebrations, it combines a professional texture with a fun character design that tastes as good as it looks.

Ingredients

3 cups cake flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp skim milk powder
1 cup buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
4 large egg whites
1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Pink food coloring
Buttercream frosting (white, pink, yellow, and black)

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Instructions

Sift the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and skim milk powder together in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
In a separate container, whisk together the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Beat in the whole eggs and egg whites one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated to build a strong emulsion.
Add the dry flour mixture to the egg mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
Divide the batter into two bowls, adding pink food coloring to one, then fold the chopped strawberries into both batters.
Dollop the white and pink batters into a greased Hello Kitty cake pan to create a marbled effect and bake at 350F (175C) for approximately 1 hour.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating with piped buttercream using a star tip.

Notes

To ensure the best marble effect, avoid over-swirling the batters once they are in the pan. If you find your strawberries are particularly juicy, pat them dry with a paper towel after chopping to prevent excess moisture from affecting the cake’s rise.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American