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Bluey Birthday Cake

A fun and vibrant Bluey birthday cake that's easy to make and perfect for kids' parties. No need for fancy decorations, just add color and creativity!
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Birthday, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Family
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups cake flour or box cake mix Your favorite flavor, chocolate or vanilla.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk Use almond milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 eggs Use flax eggs for a vegan option.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup butter or cream cheese Softened for easy spreading.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons blue food coloring Adjust to desired color intensity.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decoration
  • 3 Oreos For eyes.
  • 1 chocolate button For the nose.
  • 2 cupcakes or marshmallows For ears.
  • 1/2 cup white icing For decorating the pupils.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
  2. Mix all cake ingredients until smooth and pour evenly into prepared pans.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
Assembling
  1. Once cooled, spread a layer of blue frosting on top of one cake layer and place the second layer on top.
  2. Cover the top and sides of the cake with blue frosting.
  3. Create a Bluey face shape in frosting, using the small bowl as a guide.
Decorating
  1. Use Oreos for the eyes, a chocolate button for the nose, and cupcakes or marshmallows for the ears.
  2. Add a few dabs of white icing for the pupils.
  3. Place in the fridge for a while to set.

Notes

Make the cake a day in advance and keep it in the fridge. Leftovers can last for 2-3 days in an airtight container.