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Gamer Cake Pops

This Mario and Luigi Dessert Pops Celebrate the Popular Nintendo Characters

— September 26, 2015 — Lifestyle
Fans of the 8-bit world of Mario and Luigi can celebrate the infamous plumber brothers with these homemade dessert pops by Nerdache Cakes that are designed to look like both the heroes and villains of the game. These cakes are incredibly cute and realistic despite being made out of edible sweets.

These cake pops are made from cake dough that was expertly rolled into the shapes and sizes of the various characters. The dessert pops feature Mario and Luigi's red and green hats, the golden star, Toad, the question box and even the villainous Goombas made out of compressed cake dough. The pops are then covered in decorative bright colored fondant and decorated with embellishments such as eyes, mouths and logos.
Trend Themes
1. Gamer-themed Desserts - The trend of creating video game-themed desserts opens up opportunities for bakeries and cafes to cater to a growing market of gaming enthusiasts.
2. Edible Art - The rise of edible artistry creates opportunities for cake shops and dessert catering services to showcase their creativity and attract customers with unique, visually appealing treats.
3. Pop Culture-inspired Food - The trend of incorporating popular culture references into food creates opportunities for businesses to tap into the nostalgia and fandoms of their customers by offering them unique, themed treats.
Industry Implications
1. Bakeries - Bakeries can capitalize on the trend of video-game themed desserts, creating fun, creative, and visually-appealing baked goods that appeal to gaming enthusiasts.
2. Cafes - Cafes can create a gaming-themed atmosphere, catering to a growing niche market of gamers with integrated menus, merchandising, and events.
3. Event Planning - Event planning can incorporate video game-themed desserts and snacks into their offerings, creating a unique and playful culinary experience that caters to the nostalgia and interests of their clients.
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