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{{about|the world from New Super Mario Bros. U|the golf course based on this world in [[Mario Golf: World Tour]]|[[Layer-Cake Desert (golf course)]]}}
{{about|the world from New Super Mario Bros. U|the golf course based on this world in [[Mario Golf: World Tour]]|[[Layer-Cake Desert (golf course)]]}}
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'''Layer-Cake Desert''' is the sandy second world of ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', 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 reference to the similarities between "desert" and "dessert". The boss of this world is [[Morton Koopa Jr.]], who was also the boss of [[Desert Land]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. 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, as well as [[Goomba]] and [[Fire Bro]] 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 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 [[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|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]].


==Levels==
In ''New Super Mario Bros. U'', Layer-Cake Desert has the following levels:
===''New Super Mario Bros. U''===
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|'''Layer-Cake Desert-1'''
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-1'''
|[[Stone-Eye Zone]]
|[[Stone-Eye Zone]]
|[[File:NSMBU Stone-Eye Zone Boost Rush.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU 2-1 Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|A desert level with shifting Stone-Eyes.  
|A desert level with shifting [[Stone-Eye]]s.  
|-
|-
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-2'''
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-2'''
|[[Perilous Pokey Cave]]
|[[Perilous Pokey Cave]]
|[[File:NSMBU E3 Perilous Pokey Cave.png|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU 2-2 Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|This is a level with [[Pokey]]s and shifting sand.
|This is a level with [[Pokey]]s and [[Sand Geyser]]s.
|-
|-
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-3'''
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-3'''
|[[Fire Snake Cavern]]
|[[Fire Snake Cavern]]
|[[File:NSMBU E3 Fire Snake Cavern Baby Yoshi.png|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU E3 Fire Snake Cavern Baby Yoshi.png|150px]]
|It is an underground level with [[Fire Bro]]s and [[Fire Snake]]s, and introduces [[Glowing Baby Yoshi]]s.  
|It is an underground level with [[Fire Bro]]thers and [[Fire Snake]]s, and introduces [[Glowing Baby Yoshi]]s.  
|-
|-
|'''{{world|Cake|tower}}'''
|'''{{world|Cake|tower}}'''
|[[Stoneslide Tower]]
|[[Stoneslide Tower]]
|[[File:NSMBU Stoneslide Tower Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU Stoneslide Tower Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|The [[Tower]] of Layer-Cake Desert. The boss is the second round of [[Boom Boom (species)|Boom Boom]].
|The [[tower]] of Layer-Cake Desert. The boss is the second round of [[Boom Boom]].
|-
|-
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-4'''
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-4'''
|[[Spike's Spouting Sands]]
|[[Spike's Spouting Sands]]
|[[File:NSMBU Spike's Spouting Sands Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU Spike's Spouting Sands Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|A level featuring [[Spike]]s and many [[Flying ? Block]]s.  
|A level featuring [[Spike]]s and many [[Flying ? Block]]s. This level also contains a [[Goal Pole (secret)|secret exit]].
|-
|-
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-5'''
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-5'''
|[[Dry Desert Mushrooms]]
|[[Dry Desert Mushrooms]]
|[[File:NSMBU Dry Desert Mushrooms Screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU Dry Desert Mushrooms Screenshot.png|150px]]
|The fifth course of Layer-Cake Desert with many [[Stone Spike]]s and mushroom platforms.
|The fifth course of Layer-Cake Desert with many [[Stone Spike]]s and [[Mushroom Platform]]s.
|-
|-
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-6'''
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-6'''
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|[[Morton's Compactor Castle]]
|[[Morton's Compactor Castle]]
|[[File:NSMBU Morton's Compactor Castle Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU Morton's Compactor Castle Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|The [[Castle]] of Layer-Cake Desert with many shifting platforms that can squash [[Mario]]. Morton is fought here in his airship.
|The [[castle]] of Layer-Cake Desert with many shifting platforms that can squash the player. Morton is fought here in his [[airship]].
|-
|-
|'''{{world|Cake|iceblock}}'''
|'''{{world|Cake|iceblock}}'''
|[[Piranha Plants on Ice]]
|[[Piranha Plants on Ice]]
|[[File:NSMBU Piranha Plants on Ice Screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[File:NSMBU Piranha Plants on Ice Screenshot.png|150px]]
|A secret course unlocked by the secret exit in Spike’s Spouting Sands. This level is filled with [[Fire Piranha Plant]]s and ice blocks.
|A secret course unlocked by the secret exit in Spike’s Spouting Sands. This level is filled with [[Fire Piranha Plant]]s and [[Ice Block]]s.
|}
|}
 
In ''New Super Luigi U'', Layer-Cake Desert introduces the following levels:
===''New Super Luigi U''===
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|[[Spike's Tumbling Desert]]
|[[Spike's Tumbling Desert]]
|[[File:NSLU Spike's Tumbling Desert Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:NSLU Spike's Tumbling Desert Screenshot.jpg|150px]]
|A level featuring many Spikes, similarly to Spike's Spouting Sands from ''New Super Mario Bros. U''.
|A level featuring many [[Spike]]s, similarly to [[Spike's Spouting Sands]] from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''.
|-
|-
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-2'''
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-2'''
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|[[Piranhas in the Dark]]
|[[Piranhas in the Dark]]
|[[File:NSLU Piranhas in the Dark Screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[File:NSLU Piranhas in the Dark Screenshot.png|150px]]
|A course with moving platforms, [[Glowing Baby Yoshi]]s, [[Fire Bro]]s, and [[Big Piranha Plant]]s.
|A course with moving platforms, [[Glowing Baby Yoshi]]s, [[Fire Bro]]thers, and [[Big Piranha Plant]]s.
|-
|-
|'''{{world|Cake|tower}}'''
|'''{{world|Cake|tower}}'''
|[[Wind-Up Tower]]
|[[Wind-Up Tower]]
|[[File:NSLU Wind-Up Tower Screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[File:NSLU Wind-Up Tower Screenshot.png|150px]]
|The second tower of the game. It features many screws, and the boss is [[Boom Boom]].
|The second [[tower]] of the game. It features many screws, and the boss is [[Boom Boom]].
|-
|-
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-4'''
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-4'''
|[[The Walls Have Eyes]]
|[[The Walls Have Eyes]]
|[[File:NSLU The Walls Have Eyes Screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[File:NSLU The Walls Have Eyes Screenshot.png|150px]]
|A stage featuring moving statues that can push the player.
|A stage featuring moving [[Stone-Eye]]s that can push Luigi. This level also contains a [[Goal Pole (secret)|secret exit]].
|-
|-
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-5'''
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-5'''
|[[Stone Spike Conveyors]]
|[[Stone Spike Conveyors]]
|[[File:NSLU Stone Spike Conveyors Screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[File:NSLU Stone Spike Conveyors Screenshot.png|150px]]
|A course with [[Stone Spike]]s and moving platforms.
|A course with [[Stone Spike]]s and moving [[lift]]s.
|-
|-
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-6'''
|'''Layer-Cake Desert-6'''
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|[[Morton's Lava-Block Castle]]
|[[Morton's Lava-Block Castle]]
|[[File:NSLU Morton's Lava Block Castle Screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[File:NSLU Morton's Lava Block Castle Screenshot.png|150px]]
|A Castle with moving blocks that act as bridges to guide the player across the lava.
|A [[castle]] with moving blocks that act as bridges to guide Luigi across the [[lava]].
|-
|-
|'''{{world|Cake|firepiranha}}'''
|'''{{world|Cake|firepiranha}}'''
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|A course featuring slippery land, ladders, and many [[Piranha Plant]]s.
|A course featuring slippery land, ladders, and many [[Piranha Plant]]s.
|}
|}
 
Layer-Cake Desert has the following [[Challenge Mode (New Super Mario Bros. U)|Challenge Mode]] original courses:
==[[Challenge Mode (New Super Mario Bros. U)|Challenge Mode]] original courses==
*[[Hot Hidden-Coin Hunt]] - Coin Collection
*[[Hot Hidden-Coin Hunt]] - Coin Collection
*[[Lakitu's Cloud Heist]] - Coin Collection '''(Original Course)'''
*[[Lakitu's Cloud Heist]] - Coin Collection '''(Original Course)'''
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*[[Stone-Eye Desert Dash]] - Time Attack
*[[Stone-Eye Desert Dash]] - Time Attack
*[[Stone-Eye Koopas]] - 1-Up Rally '''(Original Course)'''
*[[Stone-Eye Koopas]] - 1-Up Rally '''(Original Course)'''
 
Its [[Boost Rush]] courses include the following:
==[[Boost Rush]] Courses==
*[[Stone-Eye Zone]] &ndash; Easy Pack
*[[Stone-Eye Zone]] &ndash; Easy Pack
*[[Dry Desert Mushrooms]] &ndash; Acrobat Pack
*[[Dry Desert Mushrooms]] &ndash; Acrobat Pack
 
Layer-Cake Desert introduces the following enemies in each version of the game:
==New enemies==
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===''New Super Mario Bros. U''===
;''New Super Mario Bros. U''
*[[Hefty Goomba]]s
*[[Hefty Goomba]]s
*[[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]s
*[[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]s
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*[[Swoop]]s
*[[Swoop]]s
*[[Fire Snake]]s
*[[Fire Snake]]s
*[[Fire Bro]]s
*[[Fire Bro]]thers
*[[Spike Top]]s
*[[Spike Top]]s
*[[Big Dry Bones]]
*[[Mega Dry Bones|Big Dry Bones]]
*[[Grrrol]]s
*[[Grrrol]]s
*[[Spike]]s
*[[Spike]]s
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*[[Lakitu]]s
*[[Lakitu]]s
*[[Piranha Pod]]s
*[[Piranha Pod]]s
*Boss: [[Morton Koopa Jr.]]
;''New Super Luigi U''
 
*[[Goomba]]s
===''New Super Luigi U''===
*[[Hefty Goomba]]s
*[[Hefty Goomba]]s
*[[Spike]]s
*[[Spike]]s
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*[[Pokey]]s
*[[Pokey]]s
*[[Grrrol]]s
*[[Grrrol]]s
*[[Dai Gorō]]
*[[Mega Grrrol]]s
*[[Fire Bro]]s
*[[Fire Bro]]thers
*[[Big Piranha Plant]]s
*[[Big Piranha Plant]]s
*[[Big Fire Piranha|Big Venus Fire Trap]]s
*[[Big Fire Piranha|Big Venus Fire Trap]]s
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*[[Stalking Piranha Plant]]s
*[[Stalking Piranha Plant]]s
*[[River Piranha Plant]]s
*[[River Piranha Plant]]s
*Enemy Course: [[Goomba]]s
*[[Enemy Course]]: [[Goomba]]s
*Boss: [[Morton Koopa Jr.]]
}}
 
====''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|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]]).


==Level maps==
==Gallery==
===''New Super Mario Bros. U''===
<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''====
<gallery widths="500px">
<gallery widths="500px">
NSMBU Stone-Eye Zone Map.png|Stone-Eye Zone
NSMBU Stone-Eye Zone Map.png|Stone-Eye Zone
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</gallery>
</gallery>


===''New Super Luigi U''===
====''New Super Luigi U''====
<gallery widths="500px">
<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
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Appearances in other games==
===''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 appears in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] game ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' as the first course of the Flower Pack downloadable content (the second course being [[Sparkling Waters (golf course)|Sparkling Waters]]). 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|200px|thumb|Layer-Cake Desert as it appears in Fruit Scoot Scurry.]]
Layer-Cake Desert is featured in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' as the setting of the minigame [[Fruit Scoot Scurry]]. The minigame involves players jumping 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==
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|JapR=Dezāto Sabaku
|JapR=Dezāto Sabaku
|JapM=Dessert Desert
|JapM=Dessert Desert
|Fra=Dunes de Miel
|Fre=Dunes de Miel
|FraM=Honey Dunes
|FreM=Honey Dunes
|Ger=Sandkuchenwüste
|Ger=Sandkuchenwüste
|GerM=Sandcake Desert
|GerM=Sandcake Desert
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|DutM=Sandcake Land
|DutM=Sandcake Land
|Ita=Deserto delle torte
|Ita=Deserto delle torte
|ItaM=Cake Desert
|Ita2=Deserto delle Torte<ref>{{cite|date=November 15, 2018|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]''|publisher=Magazzini Salani|language=it|isbn=889367436X|page=212}}</ref>
|ItaM=Cake desert
|Ita2M=Cake Desert
|Spa=Dunas Pasteleras
|Spa=Dunas Pasteleras
|SpaM=Cake Dunes
|SpaM=Cake Dunes
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Layer-Cake Desert, [[Soda Jungle]], and [[Meringue Clouds]] are the only three worlds to have three Toad Houses, two red and one green.
*Layer-Cake Desert, [[Soda Jungle]], and [[Meringue Clouds]] are the only three worlds to have three [[Toad House]]s, two red and one green.
*Layer-Cake Desert appears in the pre-made world in the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack in ''[[Minecraft]]''.  
*Layer-Cake Desert appears in the pre-made world in the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]''.  
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:05, November 9, 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
A full map of Layer Cake Desert in New Super Mario Bros. U
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Layer-Cake Desert is a location introduced in New Super Mario Bros. U.

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Luigi U / New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe[edit]

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 A screenshot of Stone-Eye Zone A desert level with shifting Stone-Eyes.
Layer-Cake Desert-2 Perilous Pokey Cave A screenshot of Perilous Pokey Cave 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:

Layer-Cake Desert introduces the following enemies in each version of the game:

Super Mario Run[edit]

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

Mario Golf: World Tour[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Level maps[edit]

New Super Mario Bros. U[edit]

New Super Luigi U[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
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[?] Cake desert
Deserto delle Torte[1] 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[edit]

References[edit]

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