Description
A fun and colorful cake inspired by the beloved Strawberry Shortcake character Blueberry Muffin. This cake features blueberry-flavored layers with light frosting, decorated to resemble Blueberry Muffin’s signature outfit and accessories. Perfect for kids’ birthdays, themed parties, or collector celebrations.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for one 9-inch round cake):
For the Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Optional: blueberry or purple food coloring for a vibrant hue
For the Frosting:
16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese or buttercream frosting, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 tablespoons milk to adjust consistency
Optional: blue or purple food coloring
For Decorations:
Blueberry candies or edible pearls for accents
Fondant or icing for hat, hair bow, and other outfit details
Sprinkles in pastel colors to match Blueberry Muffin’s theme
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Bake Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
Fold in dry ingredients alternately with milk until smooth. Gently fold in blueberries and optional food coloring.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Step 2: Frost Cake
Tint frosting with blue or purple coloring. Apply a thin crumb coat and chill for 20 minutes.
Frost fully and smooth the surface.
Step 3: Decorate
Use fondant or icing to add Blueberry Muffin’s hat, hair bow, and outfit details.
Add blueberries, candies, or edible pearls as accents.
Optionally, pipe sprinkles or small flowers around the base for extra whimsy.
Notes
- Sculpting Tip: Freeze cake slightly before cutting for easier handling.
- Mini Version: Make cupcakes and decorate individually to match Blueberry Muffin’s look.
- Make Ahead: Bake a day in advance; frost and decorate the day of the party.
- Prep Time: 35–40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Character Cake
- Method: Baked / Decorated / Sculpted
- Cuisine: American