Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   Cream softened butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream.

4. 4

   Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

5. 5

   Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 25-30 minutes until skewer comes out clean.

6. 6

   Cool in pans 10-15 minutes, then invert onto wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   Beat softened butter for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.

8. 8

   Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low then increasing speed.

9. 9

   Add heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat 3-5 minutes until fluffy.

10. 10

    Divide and tint portions with blue, orange, black, and white gel food coloring.

11. 11

    Level cooled cake layers with serrated knife.

12. 12

    Spread thin crumb coat of frosting over entire cake. Chill 15-20 minutes.

13. 13

    Apply thick blue buttercream layer for Bluey's fur, smoothing with spatula.

14. 14

    Add details: white muzzle, blue ears, eyes with black pupils, nose, mouth, and spots.