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==History==
==History==
===''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====
Layer-Cake Desert is the second world of ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'', lying directly north of [[Acorn Plains]], northwest of [[Sparkling Waters]] and [[Soda Jungle]], and southwest from [[Frosted Glacier]]. Unlike the previous desert worlds, which had Egyptian pyramids, it has various desserts within the world, such as giant cakes (with one giant cake in the world map), and giant melting ice cream cones. Part of the name is derived from [[wikipedia:Layer cake|a type of cake with multiple layers, held together by frosting]]. The second part is a nod to the similarities between "desert" and "dessert". There are also giant Moai-like statues called [[Stone-Eye]]s in a sea of sand, which also appear in some levels and in the world map. A [[Super Acorn]] can also be found in the map alongside the [[Enemy Course]]s, where it will place the Super Acorn in the inventory box. There are 9 levels in this world, with 6 normal levels, a secret level, the [[Tower]] level, and the [[Castle]] level. The Tower boss is [[Boom Boom]] with a [[spin]]ning ability and the Castle boss of this world is [[Morton Koopa Jr.]], who was also the boss of [[Desert Land]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. There are [[Fire Bro]]ther and [[Goomba]] Enemy Courses, and three [[Toad House]]s, two red and one green. At the end of Layer-Cake Desert, there is a fork in the road, allowing the player to progress either to [[Frosted Glacier]] or [[Sparkling Waters]].
Layer-Cake Desert is the second world of ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'', lying directly north of [[Acorn Plains]], northwest of [[Sparkling Waters]] and [[Soda Jungle]], and southwest from [[Frosted Glacier]]. Unlike the previous desert worlds, which had Egyptian pyramids, it has various desserts within the world, such as giant cakes (with one giant cake in the world map), and giant melting ice cream cones. Part of the name is derived from [[wikipedia:Layer cake|a type of cake with multiple layers, held together by frosting]]. The second part is a nod to the similarities between "desert" and "dessert". There are also giant Moai-like statues called [[Stone-Eye]]s in a sea of sand, which also appear in some levels and in the world map. A [[Super Acorn]] can also be found in the map alongside the [[Enemy Course]]s, where it will place the Super Acorn in the inventory box. There are 9 levels in this world, with 6 normal levels, a secret level, the [[Tower]] level, and the [[Castle]] level. The Tower boss is [[Boom Boom]] with a [[spin]]ning ability and the Castle boss of this world is [[Morton Koopa Jr.]], who was also the boss of [[Desert Land]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. There are [[Fire Bro]]ther and [[Goomba]] Enemy Courses, and three [[Toad House]]s, two red and one green. At the end of Layer-Cake Desert, there is a fork in the road, allowing the player to progress either to [[Frosted Glacier]] or [[Sparkling Waters]].


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==Level maps==
====''Super Mario Run''====
===''New Super Mario Bros. U''===
The levels [[Big Spiny Blitz]], [[Pokey Vaulting]], and [[Desert Fuzz]] from ''[[Super Mario Run]]'' are set within Layer-Cake Desert.
 
===''Mario Golf: World Tour''===
{{main|Layer-Cake Desert (golf course)}}
Layer-Cake Desert is the first course of the Flower Pack downloadable content (the second course being [[Sparkling Waters (golf course)|Sparkling Waters]]) in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''. It is a remake of [[Shy Guy Desert]] from ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' updated with the style and assets of Layer-Cake Desert.
[[File:SMRPokey Vaulting.png|thumb|left|Pokey Vaulting from ''Super Mario Run'']]
 
===''Mario Party 10''===
Layer-Cake Desert is the setting of the minigame [[Fruit Scoot Scurry]] in ''[[Mario Party 10]]''. The minigame involves players [[jump]]ing across [[Stone-Eye]]s to collect various types of [[fruit]].
 
===''Monopoly Gamer''===
Layer-Cake Desert is the third property on the game board in ''[[Monopoly Gamer]]''. It is one of two properties in the Light Blue Color Set (along with [[Stone-Eye Zone]]).
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Mario Golf Cake Desert.jpg|Layer-Cake Desert in ''Mario Golf: World Tour''
Fruit Scoot Scurry.png|Layer-Cake Desert as it appears in Fruit Scoot Scurry
</gallery>
 
===Level maps===
====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====
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NSMBU Stone-Eye Zone Map.png|Stone-Eye Zone
NSMBU Stone-Eye Zone Map.png|Stone-Eye Zone
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===''New Super Luigi U''===
====''New Super Luigi U''====
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<gallery widths="500px">
NSLU Spike's Tumbling Desert Map.png|Spike's Tumbling Desert
NSLU Spike's Tumbling Desert Map.png|Spike's Tumbling Desert
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NSLU Slippery Rope Ladders Map.png|Slippery Rope Ladders
NSLU Slippery Rope Ladders Map.png|Slippery Rope Ladders
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</gallery>
===''Mario Golf: World Tour''===
{{main|Layer-Cake Desert (golf course)}}
[[File:Mario Golf Cake Desert.jpg|thumb|200px|Layer-Cake Desert in ''Mario Golf: World Tour''.]]
Layer-Cake Desert is the first course of the Flower Pack downloadable content (the second course being [[Sparkling Waters (golf course)|Sparkling Waters]]) in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''. It is a remake of [[Shy Guy Desert]] from ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' updated with the style and assets of Layer-Cake Desert.
[[File:SMRPokey Vaulting.png|thumb|left|Pokey Vaulting from ''Super Mario Run'']]
===''Mario Party 10''===
[[File:Fruit Scoot Scurry.png|thumb|200px|Layer-Cake Desert as it appears in Fruit Scoot Scurry.]]
Layer-Cake Desert is the setting of the minigame [[Fruit Scoot Scurry]] in ''[[Mario Party 10]]''. The minigame involves players [[jump]]ing across [[Stone-Eye]]s to collect various types of [[fruit]].
===''Super Mario Run''===
The levels [[Big Spiny Blitz]], [[Pokey Vaulting]], and [[Desert Fuzz]] from ''[[Super Mario Run]]'' are set within Layer-Cake Desert.
===''Monopoly Gamer''===
Layer-Cake Desert is the third property on the game board in ''[[Monopoly Gamer]]''. It is one of two properties in the Light Blue Color Set (along with [[Stone-Eye Zone]]).
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==

Revision as of 07:29, July 2, 2024

This article is about the world from New Super Mario Bros. U. For the golf course based on this world in Mario Golf: World Tour, see Layer-Cake Desert (golf course).
Layer-Cake Desert
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Layer-Cake Desert is a location introduced in New Super Mario Bros. U.

History

Super Mario series

New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Luigi U / New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

Layer-Cake Desert is the second world of New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, lying directly north of Acorn Plains, northwest of Sparkling Waters and Soda Jungle, and southwest from Frosted Glacier. Unlike the previous desert worlds, which had Egyptian pyramids, it has various desserts within the world, such as giant cakes (with one giant cake in the world map), and giant melting ice cream cones. Part of the name is derived from a type of cake with multiple layers, held together by frosting. The second part is a nod to the similarities between "desert" and "dessert". There are also giant Moai-like statues called Stone-Eyes in a sea of sand, which also appear in some levels and in the world map. A Super Acorn can also be found in the map alongside the Enemy Courses, where it will place the Super Acorn in the inventory box. There are 9 levels in this world, with 6 normal levels, a secret level, the Tower level, and the Castle level. The Tower boss is Boom Boom with a spinning ability and the Castle boss of this world is Morton Koopa Jr., who was also the boss of Desert Land in Super Mario Bros. 3. There are Fire Brother and Goomba Enemy Courses, and three Toad Houses, two red and one green. At the end of Layer-Cake Desert, there is a fork in the road, allowing the player to progress either to Frosted Glacier or Sparkling Waters.

In New Super Mario Bros. U, Layer-Cake Desert has the following levels:

Level number Level name Preview Description
Layer-Cake Desert-1 Stone-Eye Zone Mario and Luigi playing Boost Mode in New Super Mario Bros. U. A desert level with shifting Stone-Eyes.
Layer-Cake Desert-2 Perilous Pokey Cave NSMBU E3 Perilous Pokey Cave.png This is a level with Pokeys and Sand Geysers.
Layer-Cake Desert-3 Fire Snake Cavern NSMBU E3 Fire Snake Cavern Baby Yoshi.png It is an underground level with Fire Brothers and Fire Snakes, and introduces Glowing Baby Yoshis.
Layer-Cake Desert-Tower Stoneslide Tower NSMBU Stoneslide Tower Screenshot.jpg The tower of Layer-Cake Desert. The boss is the second round of Boom Boom.
Layer-Cake Desert-4 Spike's Spouting Sands New Super Mario Bros. U A level featuring Spikes and many Flying ? Blocks. This level also contains a secret exit.
Layer-Cake Desert-5 Dry Desert Mushrooms NSMBU Dry Desert Mushrooms Screenshot.png The fifth course of Layer-Cake Desert with many Stone Spikes and Mushroom Platforms.
Layer-Cake Desert-6 Blooming Lakitus New Super Mario Bros. U A level featuring Lakitus and many Piranha Plants.
Layer-Cake Desert-Castle Morton's Compactor Castle NSMBU Morton's Compactor Castle Screenshot.jpg The castle of Layer-Cake Desert with many shifting platforms that can squash the player. Morton is fought here in his airship.
Layer-Cake Desert-Ice Block Piranha Plants on Ice Piranha Plants on Ice A secret course unlocked by the secret exit in Spike’s Spouting Sands. This level is filled with Fire Piranha Plants and Ice Blocks.

In New Super Luigi U, Layer-Cake Desert introduces the following levels:

Level number Level name Preview Description
Layer-Cake Desert-1 Spike's Tumbling Desert A screenshot of New Super Luigi U A level featuring many Spikes, similarly to Spike's Spouting Sands from New Super Mario Bros. U.
Layer-Cake Desert-2 Underground Grrrols New Super Luigi U level. A cave course with many Pokeys and Grrrols.
Layer-Cake Desert-3 Piranhas in the Dark New Super Luigi U level. A course with moving platforms, Glowing Baby Yoshis, Fire Brothers, and Big Piranha Plants.
Layer-Cake Desert-Tower Wind-Up Tower E3 2013 release screenshot of New Super Luigi U The second tower of the game. It features many screws, and the boss is Boom Boom.
Layer-Cake Desert-4 The Walls Have Eyes New Super Luigi U level. A stage featuring moving Stone-Eyes that can push Luigi. This level also contains a secret exit.
Layer-Cake Desert-5 Stone Spike Conveyors New Super Luigi U level. A course with Stone Spikes and moving lifts.
Layer-Cake Desert-6 Spinning Sandstones New Super Luigi U level. A stage with many spinning hills and Stalking Piranha Plants.
Layer-Cake Desert-Castle Morton's Lava-Block Castle NSLU Morton's Lava Block Castle Screenshot.png A castle with moving blocks that act as bridges to guide Luigi across the lava.
Layer-Cake Desert-Fire Piranha Plant Slippery Rope Ladders New Super Luigi U level. A course featuring slippery land, ladders, and many Piranha Plants.

Layer-Cake Desert has the following Challenge Mode original courses:

Its Boost Rush courses include the following:

Acorn Plains introduces the following enemies in each version of the game:

Super Mario Run

The levels Big Spiny Blitz, Pokey Vaulting, and Desert Fuzz from Super Mario Run are set within Layer-Cake Desert.

Mario Golf: World Tour

Main article: Layer-Cake Desert (golf course)

Layer-Cake Desert is the first course of the Flower Pack downloadable content (the second course being Sparkling Waters) in Mario Golf: World Tour. It is a remake of Shy Guy Desert from Mario Golf updated with the style and assets of Layer-Cake Desert.

Pokey Vaulting from Super Mario Run

Mario Party 10

Layer-Cake Desert is the setting of the minigame Fruit Scoot Scurry in Mario Party 10. The minigame involves players jumping across Stone-Eyes to collect various types of fruit.

Monopoly Gamer

Layer-Cake Desert is the third property on the game board in Monopoly Gamer. It is one of two properties in the Light Blue Color Set (along with Stone-Eye Zone).

Gallery

Level maps

New Super Mario Bros. U

New Super Luigi U

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese デザートさばく
Dezāto Sabaku
Dessert Desert

Chinese (simplified) 甜点沙漠
Tiándiǎn Shāmò
Dessert Desert

Chinese (traditional) 甜點沙漠
Tiándiǎn Shāmò
Dessert Desert

Dutch Zandkoekjesland
Sandcake Land
French Dunes de Miel
Honey Dunes
German Sandkuchenwüste
Sandcake Desert
Italian Deserto delle torte
Deserto delle Torte[1]
Cake desert
Cake Desert
Korean 디저트 사막
Dijeoteu Samak
Dessert Desert

Portuguese Deserto Caramelo
Caramel Desert
Russian Пустыня пирожных
Pustynya pirozhnykh
Cake Desert

Spanish Dunas Pasteleras
Cake Dunes

Trivia

References

  1. ^ November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 889367436X. Page 212.