Bluey Cake
Learn how to make a perfect Bluey cake with this easy recipe. Perfect for birthdays, this guide ensures stunning results every time!
Equipment
- Cake Pans
- Digital Kitchen Scale
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Offset Spatula
- Bench Scraper
- Serrated Knife
- Cake Board
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
Funfetti Cake Layers
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2.5 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup pasteurized egg whites about 7 egg whites
- 1.5 cups buttermilk room temperature
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 tsp almond extract optional
- 0.5 cup rainbow jimmies long strand sprinkles
Buttercream Frosting
- 3 cups unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 10 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar together for 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Add egg whites and mix well.
- Gradually add buttermilk and extracts, then fold in the rainbow sprinkles. Split the batter evenly between pans.
- Bake for 25-26 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool layers on a wire rack.
- Prepare buttercream by beating butter until smooth, then adding powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and heavy cream. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Assemble the cake by stacking layers with buttercream between them. Apply a crumb coat and chill the cake for 30 minutes before final decoration.
- Use rice krispie treats to create Bluey’s ears and snout. Decorate with buttercream to match Bluey’s features.
Notes
This Bluey cake is perfect for birthdays and special celebrations! Adjust the decoration to suit your creative flair. You can also make it gluten or dairy-free to suit different dietary needs.