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Ingredients
Scale
- Chocolate Drip (125g) in Snowy White
- 2. 15″ Single Piping Bag
- No.17 Plastic Star Piping Tube
- Sprinks Blue Dog Sprinkle Mix (65g)
- A5 Wafer Paper sheet with images
- 9″ White Masonite Cake Board
- Set of 3 Frost Finishers
Your Choice of Cake Mix or Pre-Baked Cakes:
- Cake Mixes (Choose One):
- Bakels Buttacake (1kg)
- Bakels Dark Chocolate Mud (1kg)
- Bakels White Chocolate Mud (1kg)
- Pre-Baked Cakes (Choose One):
- Bake Me Up Dark Chocolate Mud (2 x 6″ Cakes)
- Bake Me Up White Chocolate Mud (2 x 6″ Cakes)
- Bake Me Up Caramel Mud (2 x 6″ Cakes)
Your Choice of Icing:
- Gloss Frost (1L Tub) – A shelf-stable pre-made glossy buttercream
- Cake Cream 400g (Whisper White) – Swiss Meringue in a packet! Just add butter and water (hand or stand mixer required)
Your Choice of Colour:
- Over the Top Gel Food Colours (Blue or Orange)
Optional Additions:
- 10” x 10″ x 10″ Tall Cake Box (for safe transportation)
- Scraper (to achieve professional cake finishing)
Instructions
- Preparing the Cakes: Start by slicing your cakes in half using a large kitchen knife. Don’t worry too much about getting them perfectly even, as we’ll be covering them in frosting later on. Next, color your buttercream to your desired shade. Remember that the color will deepen over time, so go easy on the coloring if you prefer a lighter hue.
- Building the Cake Layers: To ensure stability, spread a thin layer of buttercream on your cake board before placing the first cake layer. Then, generously fill each layer with buttercream. Feel free to add extra toppings like caramel or chocolate sauce, and strawberries for added flavor and texture.
- Frosting the Cake: Using a spatula or bread knife, apply a generous amount of buttercream to the sides and top of the cake. Don’t worry about perfection here—we’ll be smoothing it out later. Once frosted, use a scraper to create clean edges for a polished finish.
- Adding the Chocolate Drip: Before proceeding, it’s essential to apply a crumb coat—a thin layer of icing that seals in any loose crumbs. Pop the cake in the fridge for a few minutes to set. Next, sharpen the edges to create a clean canvas for the chocolate drip. Warm up the chocolate drip according to the package instructions and gently pour it over the cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
- Decorating with Sprinkles and Piping: Once the chocolate drip has set, it’s time to get creative with sprinkles and piping. Sprinkle the sides of the cake with your favorite sprinkles, removing any large pieces for a smoother finish. Then, fill a piping bag with buttercream and pipe decorative swirls or patterns on top of the cake.
- Adding Final Touches: To finish off your Bluey cake, adorn it with Bluey-themed decorations like figurines or cake toppers. Strategically place them to cover any imperfections and add a playful touch to your creation.