# Ingredient List:
→ Cake
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 4 large eggs
05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 2 ½ tsp baking powder
08 - ½ tsp salt
→ Buttercream Frosting
09 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 4 cups powdered sugar
11 - 2 to 3 tbsp milk
12 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
13 - Food coloring (black, red, blue, green, yellow, purple, gray)
→ Decoration
14 - Assorted colored candies for buttons
15 - Black licorice strings for controller cables (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x13-inch rectangular cake pan.
02 - In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour mixture; mix until just combined.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top, and bake 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
07 - Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Beat butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk; whip until smooth and spreadable.
09 - Divide frosting into separate bowls and tint with food coloring according to desired controller design.
10 - Once cooled, carve cake into classic game controller shape using a sharp knife.
11 - Cover cake with a thin crumb coat of gray buttercream and chill for 20 minutes.
12 - Apply a smooth final layer of frosting over the cake.
13 - Pipe outlines and details with black frosting; use colored frosting and candies for buttons and joysticks; optionally add licorice strings for cable effect.
14 - Refrigerate until ready to serve; slice and enjoy.
