Ingredients
For the Cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2.5 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
For the Buttercream:
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
6–8 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2–4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Food coloring (if needed — in this case, mostly ivory or yellow for a creamy “fur” look)
Decoration:
Black fondant or candy melts (for eyes and nose)
Brown fondant or chocolate (for the collar)
Optional: piping gel or edible markers for added detail
Cake Preparation Steps
Bake the Cake Layers:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
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