Labubu Macarons Cake: A Mischievous Little Dessert with a Lot of Heart

There’s something weirdly emotional about desserts that smile back at you. Maybe it’s nostalgia. Maybe it’s the fact that a macaron shaped like Labubu that oddball, wide-eyed character with the cheeky grin just hits different. Whatever it is, the Labubu Macarons Cake doesn’t just sit pretty. It connects.

This isn’t your standard “cute dessert.” Sure, it photographs like a dream and tastes like almond clouds. But there’s more going on. Maybe you’re making it for your kid’s birthday, or maybe you’re just in a creative slump and need to pipe a tiny mischievous face onto something edible. Either way, this bake scratches an itch most desserts don’t touch.

And hey even if you’ve never heard of Labubu, that’s fine. Not everyone’s deep into character cakes or K‑pop snack culture. But this little trend? It’s growing and it’s surprisingly joyful to be part of.

Here’s what’s coming up: a simple recipe, decoration tips, smart swaps, and some fun twists. Sometimes, you just want to add a little strawberry crunch! Let’s bake something with personality.

That’s the magic of a Labubu Macarons Cake recipe it’s not just a sweet treat; it’s a dessert that sparks curiosity and nostalgia.

Labubu Macarons Cake

Chef Carol

A playful and creative macaron dessert inspired by the quirky charm of Labubu. These almond-based treats are not only delicious but also feature hand-decorated faces, turning each bite into a piece of edible art. Perfect for themed parties, birthdays, or just a joyful baking session.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine French, K-pop inspired

Servings 20 macarons

Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• electric mixer
• sifter
• piping bags and round tips
• macaron baking mats or parchment paper
• toothpicks or fine decorating brushes
• food-safe markers or edible paint

Ingredients

  

• 100 g almond flour (finely sifted)
• 100 g powdered sugar
• 75 g egg whites (room temperature)
• 70 g granulated sugar
• Gel food coloring (white, red, black, and a small amount of pink or orange)
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar (optional)
• 100 g unsalted butter (softened)
• 180 g powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk or heavy cream
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 100 g white chocolate (chopped, optional for ganache)
• 40 g heavy cream (for ganache)
• fruit puree (optional, strawberry or raspberry)
• edible food pens (black, pink, red)
• royal icing or edible gel paint
• thin chocolate for piping (optional)
• toothpicks or fine brushes
• printed Labubu face template

Instructions

 

• Clean all bowls thoroughly and prep baking trays with parchment or macaron mats. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together.
• Whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in sifted flour-sugar mix until batter flows like lava.
• Divide batter, color as desired, and pipe 3–4 cm circles. Tap trays and let rest 30–45 mins before baking.
• Bake at 150°C (300°F) for 13–15 minutes. Let cool completely before removing from tray.
• Beat butter until creamy, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Adjust with cream. Pipe filling and sandwich shells.
• Draw Labubu’s face using food pens, brushes, or chocolate. Add personality with imperfect features and layered details.

Notes

Use gel colors for vibrant shells and allow macarons to rest before baking for smooth tops. Try vegan or nut-free swaps like aquafaba and sunflower seed flour. Let kids decorate their own for a fun party activity!

Keyword character dessert, cute macarons, K-pop baking, Labubu macarons, macaron cake

Ingredients for Labubu Macarons Cake

Crafting a Labubu Macarons Cake requires precision, a bit of patience, and a playful spirit. Below are the exact ingredients broken into three parts: macaron shells, filling, and decorations.

For the Macaron Shells

• 100g almond flour (finely sifted)
• 100g powdered sugar
• 75g egg whites (room temperature)
• 70g granulated sugar
• Gel food coloring (white, red, black, and a small amount of pink or orange)
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: cream of tartar (¼ tsp) for added whip stability

For the Filling (Buttercream or Ganache)

Choose your favorite either a simple buttercream or a more indulgent ganache. Here’s a base recipe:

Vanilla Buttercream

• 100g unsalted butter (softened)
• 180g powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk or heavy cream
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Alternative: White Chocolate Ganache

• 100g white chocolate (chopped)
• 40g heavy cream
• Optional: fruit puree (strawberry or raspberry for color/flavor contrast)

For the Labubu Decorations

• Edible food pens (black, pink, red)
• Royal icing or edible gel paint (for detailed accents)
• Optional: thin chocolate piping for precise face details
• Toothpicks or fine brushes for manual touch-ups
• Printed template of Labubu’s face (under baking mat for tracing)

Want to see some alternative flavors while staying creative? Check out the subtly floral Pistachio and Rosewater Cake or sneak in protein with a fun twist like these Cottage Cheese Brownies for character-style contrast.

Want a flavor pairing to match the vibe? Try the delicate Vanilla Sandwich Cookies from CarolTasty perfect for party trays alongside Labubu macarons.

How to Make Labubu Macarons Cake Step by Step

From crisp shells to that adorable smirk, here’s how to bring your Labubu macarons to life no pastry school required.

Step 1: Prep Your Workspace

• Clean and dry all mixing bowls and tools any grease will ruin the meringue.
• Line your baking trays with macaron mats or parchment.
• Pre-sift almond flour and powdered sugar together.

Step 2: Make the French Meringue

1. In a large bowl, beat egg whites on medium until foamy.
2. Gradually add granulated sugar and increase speed to high.
3. Continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form (about 4–5 minutes).
4. Gently fold in the almond flour–sugar mix in batches. This is your macaronage phase stop folding when the batter flows like lava and ribbons on itself.

Tip: Test by lifting the spatula it should drop in slow, controlled folds that disappear in ~10 seconds.

Step 3: Color & Pipe

• Divide batter into small bowls and tint with gel food coloring: pink, beige, and brown.
• Transfer to piping bags with round tips.
• Pipe small circles (3–4 cm) on your tray they’ll become Labubu’s “face.”
• Tap trays sharply to remove air bubbles. Use a toothpick to pop any visible ones.
• Let rest at room temp 30–45 mins until a skin forms. Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F).

Step 4: Bake

• Bake shells 13–15 mins, one tray at a time. Shells should rise with “feet.”
• Let cool fully before removing from parchment.

Step 5: Make the Filling

• Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar.
• Add vanilla and heavy cream (if using). Mix until smooth.
• Pipe a dollop of filling on one shell, sandwich with a matching top.

Step 6: Decorate Labubu’s Face

• Using food-safe markers or fine brushes, draw Labubu’s wide eyes, sharp teeth, and playful ears.
• Add character: eyebrows raised, one ear tilted, a crooked smile imperfections bring it to life.
• For contrast, outline parts with melted chocolate using a toothpick for precision.

For a stunning dessert table, serve with CarolTasty’s Vanilla Sandwich Cookies or pair with the pastel-rich Strawberry Crunch Cake for color harmony.

Tips & Tricks for Baking and Decorating Labubu Macarons Cake

Let’s be real macarons are equal parts science and art. Add a character face into the mix, and things can get a little… delicate. But don’t worry these tips will save you hours of frustration and help your Labubu macarons come out looking (and tasting) stellar.

Nail the Texture: Macaron-Specific Advice

• Weigh everything. Eyeballing flour or sugar will throw off the structure. Use a digital scale.
• Room temperature matters. Cold egg whites don’t whip well. Let them sit out for 30–60 mins.
• Rest your shells. Skipping this step means cracked tops. You want a dry skin before baking.
• Oven thermometer = game-changer. Many home ovens run hot. A $10 thermometer saves you from scorched bottoms.

Decorating Tips: Getting Labubu’s Face Right

• Sketch first. Practice the Labubu face on paper a few times before drawing on the real shells.
• Use toothpicks for detail. They’re great for tiny teeth, fur marks, or adjusting symmetry.
• Layer colors. Let one part dry before adding details on top prevents bleeding or smudging.
• Imperfect is better. Labubu’s charm is in his quirky expression. Don’t aim for uniformity aim for personality.

Bonus Pairing Tip: These pair beautifully with the delicate flavors in Pistachio and Rosewater Cake or as contrast alongside hearty, snackable Date Sweetened Brownies.

Substitutions & Variations for Labubu Macarons Cake

One of the best parts about this recipe? You can tweak it to fit almost any dietary need or creative urge and still end up with a dessert that steals the spotlight.

Allergy-Friendly & Vegan Alternatives

• Nut-free option: Swap almond flour with sunflower seed flour. The texture is similar, though the color and taste will shift slightly.
• Vegan shells: Use aquafaba (chickpea water) in place of egg whites. It’s more sensitive, but with patience, the results are surprisingly close.
• Dairy-free filling: Sub the butter with plant-based alternatives like Miyoko’s or Earth Balance. Coconut oil also works but yields a looser texture.

Flavor Twists

• Strawberry Crunch Labubu: Add freeze-dried strawberry powder to your shells or filling, and pair with CarolTasty’s Strawberry Crunch Cake for a bold berry theme.
• Matcha Macarons: Green macaron shells + vanilla or white chocolate filling = an earthy-meets-sweet version of Labubu.
• Chocolate Lover’s Labubu: Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder to the shell mix and use a chocolate ganache filling. Decorate with melted chocolate outlines for deeper definition.

Simplified for Kids

• Skip piping intricate faces use candy eyes and chocolate dots instead. Let kids “decorate their own Labubu” as a party activity.
• Use pre-made macaron shells if short on time just focus on filling and decorating.

Feeling inspired to go wild with flavors? The Pistachio and Rosewater Cake offers elegant floral notes you can echo in your filling, or use Cottage Cheese Brownies for contrast in a dessert platter.

FAQS About Labubu Macarons Cake

Nutrition Information Labubu Macarons Cake (Per Macaron)

Please note: These values are estimates based on standard ingredients and a single filled macaron (shell + buttercream). Values may vary based on portion size, food coloring, and optional decorations.

Notes:

• Using dairy-free or lower-sugar fillings may slightly reduce overall calories.
• Adding chocolate decorations or fillings can increase fat and sugar.
• Vegan macaron versions (using aquafaba) tend to be lower in saturated fat.

Looking for a lower-sugar, nutrient-dense treat to balance the dessert table? The Date Sweetened Brownies from CarolTasty offer a great counterpoint.

Conclusion: A Little Mischief, A Lot of Magic

In a world where desserts often blur together, the Labubu Macarons Cake stands out not because it’s flawless, but because it’s full of personality. Every shell is a small canvas. Every face, a little mood. And every bite? A soft, sweet reminder that baking doesn’t have to be serious to be spectacular.

Whether you’re here for the pop-culture charm, the macaron mastery, or simply to try something new, I hope this recipe gave you more than just instructions. Maybe a nudge to experiment. A reason to play with your food again.

When you do bake it and I hope you will share it. With friends, with family, or even just with your camera. Tag it, tweak it, remix it. Let it be a small edible story told your way.

And if you’re already dreaming of your next bake, check out the Strawberry Crunch Cake or whimsical Vanilla Sandwich Cookies to round out your dessert table.

Until then, keep piping joy one quirky face at a time.