Nintendo Switch Cake

About this recipe

Bring the joy of gaming to your celebration with this delightful Nintendo Switch Cake. Shaped like the iconic console, this cake is perfect for gamers of all ages. Using vibrant fondant and edible markers, you can recreate the look of a Nintendo Switch, complete with buttons and screen details. Ideal for birthdays and themed parties, this cake will surely be the centerpiece of any gaming get-together.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• Food coloring (red, blue, and gray)
• Buttercream frosting
• Fondant
• Edible markers

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular cake pan.

2. 2

   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.

3. 3

   Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.

4. 4

   Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Divide the batter into three portions. Leave one plain, color one red, and the other blue.

7. 7

   Layer the batters in the pan: plain, red, and blue. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

8. 8

   Cool the cake, trim to a rectangular shape, and apply a buttercream crumb coat.

9. 9

   Cover the cake with gray fondant, smooth it, and add details with edible markers.

10. 10

    Serve and enjoy!