# Gamer Cake Pops This Mario and Luigi Dessert Pops Celebrate the Popular Nintendo Characters By M | Published 2015-09-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-pop References: [nerdachecakes.tumblr](http://nerdachecakes.tumblr.com/post/129892950419/mario-or-luigi-you-dont-have-to-choose-with) & [nerdachecakes.tumblr](http://nerdachecakes.tumblr.com/) Fans of the [8-bit world of Mario and Luigi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-joy-and-nintendo) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincibility-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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **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. - **Cafes:** Cafes can create a gaming-themed atmosphere, catering to a growing niche market of gamers with integrated menus, merchandising, and events. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-cookie-cruiser.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-bros-wonder-1.md) - [Game-Themed Cake Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/among-us-impostor-cake.md) - [Expansive Gamer Treat Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-super-mario-menu.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-cold-stone-creamery.md) - [Video Game Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-x-baskinrobbins.md) - [Co-Branded Nintendo Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-cookies.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-bandai.md)