KUROMI BIRTHDAY CAKE: SANRIO-INSPIRED CELEBRATION DELIGHT
Kuromi Birthday Cake: Sanrio-Inspired Celebration Delight
Contents
Key Info:
Prep Time: 45-60 minutes
Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
Total Time: 4-6 hours
Servings: 12-16
Difficulty: Intermediate
Dietary Tags: Vegetarian (can be adapted)
Equipment Needed:
- 8-inch round cake pans
- Stand mixer
- Offset spatula
- Piping bags
- Turntable
- Cake leveler
- Gel food coloring
Ingredients:
Cake Layers:
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 300g granulated sugar
- 2.5 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 240ml whole milk
- 120ml neutral oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Swiss Meringue Buttercream:
- 150g egg whites
- 300g granulated sugar
- 450g unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Kuromi Color Palette:
- Lavender gel color
- Pink gel color
- Black gel color
Preparation Method:
1. Cake Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Grease and line cake pans
- Mix dry ingredients
- Combine wet ingredients
- Blend until smooth
- Divide batter evenly
- Bake 25-35 minutes
- Cool completely
2. Swiss Meringue Buttercream
- Warm egg whites and sugar to 160°F
- Whip to glossy peaks
- Gradually add softened butter
- Beat until smooth and silky
- Divide and color (lavender, pink, black)
3. Cake Assembly
- Level cake layers
- Apply filling between layers
- Crumb coat with white buttercream
- Chill 30 minutes
- Final coat in lavender buttercream
- Add pink accent details
4. Decoration
- Pipe vintage-style borders
- Add fondant hearts
- Apply Kuromi topper
- Sprinkle black and silver accents
Crucial Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients
- Don’t overmix cake batter
- Chill between coating layers
- Use gel colors for vibrant results
Storage:
- Refrigerate up to 3 days
- Bring to room temperature before serving
- Freeze unfrosted layers up to 2 months
Variations:
- Gluten-free flour option
- Chocolate cake variation
- Vegan buttercream alternative
- Strawberry or cookies-and-cream filling
Pro Decorating Hack:
Purchase a Kuromi edible image or topper to simplify decorating while maintaining the theme!
Dietary Adaptations:
- Gluten-free: Use 1:1 baking flour
- Dairy-free: Plant milk, vegan butter
- Egg-free: Flax egg replacement
Estimated Cost:
$25-$60 for homemade version
Party Tip:
Complement the cake with Kuromi-themed party supplies for a complete celebration!