Description
Bluey Birthday Cake celebrates Australian animation magic, bringing cartoon joy to life with layers of colorful buttercream and playful design. Kids and adults alike will delight in this whimsical dessert that captures the spirit of childhood wonder.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (600g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (235g) pasteurized egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups (360g) buttermilk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (85g) rainbow jimmies
Cake Preparation Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons (10g) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (6g) fine salt
- 2 tablespoons (28g) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) almond extract (optional)
Frosting and Topping Ingredients:
- 3 cups (678g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 10 cups (1250g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (120g) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon (12g) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (6g) fine salt
- 1 cup (50g) marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups (40g) puffed rice cereal
Instructions
- Craft funfetti cake layers using a precise mixing technique, ensuring even distribution of colorful sprinkles throughout the batter.
- Whip vanilla buttercream to a smooth, creamy consistency, creating a perfect base for cake decoration.
- Strategically divide buttercream into six distinct color palettes: white, tan, light blue, medium blue, navy, and black, using gel food coloring for vibrant, uniform shades.
- Construct rice krispie elements by melting marshmallows and blending with puffed rice cereal, carefully molding into precise ear and snout shapes.
- Carefully layer cake tiers, applying a thin crumb coat to seal in loose crumbs and create a smooth foundation for decorating.
- Apply medium blue buttercream to the bottom half of the cake, transitioning to navy on the top half with smooth, deliberate piping techniques.
- Artfully position rice krispie ears and tan facial elements, strategically placing navy spots to enhance the character’s design.
- Add intricate final touches including light blue tummy, white eyes with black pupils, tan snout with black nose, and complementary blue arms and legs using precise piping skills.
Notes
- Customize Cake Flavor Experiment with different cake flavors like chocolate or red velvet to personalize the character’s birthday cake.
- Gluten-Free Option Substitute regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Rice Krispie Texture Ensure marshmallows are fully melted and mixed evenly for smooth, stable cake decorations.
- Color Blending Technique Use gel food coloring for vibrant, consistent buttercream colors that won’t water down the frosting.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 753
- Sugar: 106g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 117g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg