Ingredients
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To create this delightful Bluey birthday cake, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Blue and yellow food coloring
- Buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Decorative sprinkles (optional)
For substitutions, you could use almond milk instead of whole milk for a dairy-free option, and coconut oil can replace butter if you’re looking for a vegan alternative. Remember, the key to a successful cake is quality ingredients—just like Mama Lou always said!
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes. I always remember Mama Lou telling me to beat it well for a lighter cake.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract. The aroma will remind you of home!
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly into two bowls. Add blue food coloring to one bowl and yellow to the other. Swirl them together gently to create a marbled effect—think of the playful spirit of Bluey and Bingo!
- Pour the colored batters into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes cool, prepare your buttercream frosting. If you’re using store-bought frosting, feel free to add a few drops of blue and yellow food coloring to match the theme!
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top, then gently place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake. Don’t worry about perfection; a little rustic charm adds to the love!
- Decorate with colorful sprinkles and perhaps a few Bluey figurines for that extra touch of fun. Ouma and I used to make our cakes a canvas for creativity, and I encourage you to do the same!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
