Guardar Celebrate your love for gaming and sweets with this Pixel Video Game Controller Cake. Crafted to resemble the nostalgic pixelated controllers of classic video games, this dessert combines moist vanilla cake layers with colorful fondant decorations. It's a creative centerpiece perfect for birthdays, gaming parties, or any fun celebration, bringing both flavor and playful design to your table.
Guardar With a careful mix of simple ingredients and artistic decorating techniques, this cake lets you showcase your creativity while delighting your guests with classic flavors. The use of gel food coloring and fondant to recreate the iconic buttons and pixel details make this cake truly stand out.
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 Oven and Prepare Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a rectangular cake pan (9x13 inch / 23x33 cm).
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- 4. Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- 5. Combine Flour Mixture and Milk
- Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- 6. Bake Cake
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 7. Cool Cake
- Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
- 8. Make Buttercream
- For the buttercream, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- 9. Shape Cake
- Level the cooled cake. Using a printed template or freehand, cut the cake into a classic video game controller shape.
- 10. Apply Crumb Coat
- Cover the cake with a thin layer of buttercream to seal in crumbs (crumb coat). Chill for 30 minutes.
- 11. Decorate with Fondant
- 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. Serve
- Arrange the finished cake on a serving platter to resemble a pixelated controller.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
For sharper edges, chill the crumb-coated cake well before applying fondant. This ensures cleaner lines and easier handling when rolling and placing the fondant. Use cornstarch lightly to prevent sticking but avoid excess to keep the fondant smooth. Work quickly when coloring fondant, as too much handling can dry it out.
Varianten und Anpassungen
You can swap vanilla cake for chocolate by replacing some of the flour with cocoa powder if you desire a richer flavor. To enhance the pixel effect, cut fondant pieces into small squares and layer them carefully. For a gluten-free or dairy-free version, consider appropriate flour and butter substitutes, but note the texture may vary.
Serviervorschläge
This cake pairs wonderfully with a glass of cold milk or your favorite party beverage, balancing the sweetness and enhancing the festive feel. It makes a standout centerpiece at birthday parties, gaming events, or geek-themed celebrations, delighting guests both visually and through its delicious taste.
Guardar With a little patience and creativity, your Pixel Video Game Controller Cake will be a showstopper that gamers and dessert lovers alike will admire. Enjoy the process of combining baking and decorating to create a nostalgic treat that brings pixelated fun to life in every slice.
Preguntas frecuentes sobre recetas
- → ¿Qué tipo de harina es mejor para este pastel?
Se recomienda usar harina de trigo común para obtener una textura suave y esponjosa que soporte bien la decoración con fondant.
- → ¿Cómo evitar que el fondant se despegue o derrita?
Es importante aplicar una capa fina de crema de mantequilla fría para sellar las migajas y enfriar bien el pastel antes de cubrirlo con fondant.
- → ¿Puedo cambiar el sabor de vainilla por otro?
Sí, la base puede adaptarse a chocolate u otros sabores ajustando el extracto y los ingredientes líquidos según sea necesario.
- → ¿Cuál es la mejor forma de cortar el pastel para lograr la forma del controlador?
Usar una plantilla impresa o dibujar el contorno con un cuchillo afilado antes de cortar facilita obtener las formas definidas del controlador.
- → ¿Qué técnicas de decoración ayudan a crear el efecto pixelado?
Recortar pequeños cuadrados de fondant de diversos colores y pegarlos cuidadosamente para simular píxeles es la técnica clave para el diseño.