Merken Celebrate your love for gaming and desserts with this Pixel Video Game Controller Cake. Designed to look like a classic video game controller in pixelated form, this cake is as fun to make as it is to eat. Moist vanilla layers are expertly crafted and covered with colorful fondant squares that bring back nostalgic memories of iconic pixel art, making it a standout centerpiece for any gamer’s celebration.
Merken This cake is not just a dessert but a conversation starter. From mixing the batter to carefully carving the controller shape and adding colorful fondant pixels, every step is an opportunity to showcase creativity and attention to detail. Whether as a birthday cake or a themed party treat, it brings delight through taste and design alike.
Ingredients
- Cake: 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter (softened), 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract, 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- Buttercream Frosting: 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter (softened), 3 ½ cups (420 g) powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, pinch of salt
- Decoration: 18 oz (500 g) white fondant, gel food coloring (black, gray, red, blue, yellow, green), cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a rectangular cake pan (9x13 inch / 23x33 cm).
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- 4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- 5. Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- 6. Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 7. Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
- 8. For the buttercream, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- 9. Level the cooled cake. Using a printed template or freehand, cut the cake into a classic video game controller shape.
- 10. Cover the cake with a thin layer of buttercream to seal in crumbs (crumb coat). Chill for 30 minutes.
- 11. Tint portions of fondant using gel food coloring to create black, gray, and colored buttons. Roll fondant out on a cornstarch-dusted surface. Cover the cake with gray fondant, then decorate with colored fondant pieces to mimic buttons and pixel details.
- 12. Arrange the finished cake on a serving platter to resemble a pixelated controller.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
For the cleanest results, chill your crumb-coated cake thoroughly before applying the fondant to achieve sharp edges. Using cornstarch to dust your work surface prevents fondant from sticking and makes rolling easier. Carefully cut fondant squares for the pixel effect to enhance the classic video game look.
Varianten und Anpassungen
You can easily swap the vanilla cake for a rich chocolate version if you prefer. Experiment with different fondant colors to customize buttons and add personal flair. This recipe is versatile enough to suit various tastes while keeping the pixelated theme intact.
Serviervorschläge
Serve this pixelated controller cake with a cold glass of milk for a nostalgic pairing or your favorite party beverage to impress guests. It’s a perfect centerpiece for birthday celebrations, gaming nights, or any fun gathering.
Merken With patience and these helpful tips, you’ll create a show-stopping pixel video game controller cake that delights both eyes and palate. Perfect for gamers and cake lovers alike, this cake turns baking into a creative adventure.
Rezept-Fragen & Antworten
- → Wie wird die pixelige Optik erzielt?
Durch das Zuschneiden von Fondant in kleine Quadrate und farbliche Gestaltung entsteht der klassische Pixel-Effekt.
- → Kann die Vanillebasis ausgetauscht werden?
Ja, Vanille kann problemlos durch Schokolade ersetzt werden, um den Geschmack zu variieren.
- → Wie schneidet man den Kuchen in Form?
Nach dem Abkühlen wird der Kuchen mit einer Vorlage oder frei Hand in die Form eines Controllers geschnitten.
- → Welche Fondantfarben werden verwendet?
Gel-Farben in Schwarz, Grau, Rot, Blau, Gelb und Grün werden zum Färben des Fondants eingesetzt.
- → Wie bleibt der Kuchen beim Dekorieren stabil?
Eine dünne Buttercremeschicht als Krümelschicht wird aufgetragen und der Kuchen anschließend gut gekühlt.