Preheat and Prepare:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.

Make the Cake Batter:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
• In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk and vanilla extract.

Bake the Cakes:

• Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Prepare the Buttercream:

• Beat butter until smooth, then gradually mix in powdered sugar.
• Add vanilla and milk, beating until fluffy.
• Divide into bowls and tint with Bluey’s signature colors using gel food coloring.

Assemble and Decorate:

• Crumb coat the cake with a thin layer of buttercream, then chill for 15 minutes.
• Apply a thick layer of blue buttercream as the base.
• Use fondant or piped buttercream to create Bluey’s face, eyes, and paws.
• Add details like fur texture using a star piping tip or edible markers for fine lines.

Final Touches:

• Chill the cake before serving to help the design set.
• Serve and enjoy your homemade Bluey cake!