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Cute Hello Kitty cupcakes decorated for a birthday party
Sam

Hello Kitty Cupcakes

These adorable Hello Kitty Cupcakes are the perfect treat for any Hello Kitty-themed celebration. Soft vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy buttercream frosting and decorated with cute fondant bows and white chocolate faces — they’re as delightful to look at as they are to eat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Japanese-Inspired
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mashed strawberries (optional, for strawberry flavor)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest + 2 tsp lemon juice (optional, for lemon flavor)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, for frosting
  • 2-3 tbsp milk, for frosting
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract, for frosting
  • fondant bows
  • edible glitter
  • sprinkles
  • white chocolate discs or fondant (for Hello Kitty faces)
  • edible markers or black icing (for facial features)

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • cupcake liners
  • rubber spatula
  • cooling rack
  • piping bag or spatula for frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until just combined. Fold in optional flavor add-ins if using.
  5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  7. For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then milk and vanilla, until fluffy.
  8. Frost cooled cupcakes with buttercream.
  9. Decorate with fondant Hello Kitty faces, bows, edible glitter, and sprinkles.
  10. For chocolate variation, replace 1/3 of the flour with cocoa powder.

Notes

Experiment with strawberry or lemon variations for extra flavor, or make them gluten-free and nut-free to suit dietary needs. Let kids join the fun by decorating their own cupcakes with sprinkles, glitter, and bows.