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Are you planning a laser tag party?
Make an incredible laser tag cake that will be the highlight of the celebration!
Follow these eight simple steps to create a stunning cake that everyone will talk about for weeks to come.
Before you start, you'll want to get everything you need together. (We also have a suggested "Shopping List" in our download.)
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By: Canditta Natakuapa
I needed a fresh cake idea when my son’s 8th birthday was approaching. By this point, I was starting to run low on inspiration. To make things trickier, he requested another Laser Tag party—his previous one had been such a hit that he naturally wanted to recreate the magic.
I’d made a Tank Cake the year before, so now I was left wondering how to top that. What could I possibly create to make this year’s cake stand out? On top of that, I’m just a hobby baker with limited time—like most of us! I scoured the internet—Google, Facebook, Pinterest—but nothing stood out. Nothing that wouldn’t take all day and break the bank, at least.
Then, it hit me: why not recreate the Laser Tag tagger itself? I decided to design a 1-1 version of the Awesome Cobra Tagger from Laser Tag in a Box. It was the perfect choice—simple enough to shape yet big enough to feed up to 30 people. Plus, with its mostly black color, I wouldn’t have to worry about buying and mixing a dozen different fondant colors. Black fondant was the obvious pick—it matched the real-life tagger and saved me a ton of hassle.
Since I was short on time, I opted to skip baking from scratch and used pre-made sponge slabs from the grocery store. They were the perfect size and saved me a whole day of baking! I ended up using two and a half slabs, and if I had more time, I would’ve used the extra half for cake pops. I whipped up a big batch of buttercream to pull everything together—probably more than I needed, but I like having extra on hand just in case. I even used the leftovers to help stick fondant to the biscuits (more on that in my ‘Awesome Tagger Biscuits How-To’).
A huge bonus was that the cake was flat, so I didn’t have to worry about transporting a tall, wobbly creation. The only tricky part was adding the finer details—like the scope, rail, trigger, and speaker. Thankfully, I discovered a Custom Icing site that prints edible images on wafers. Jackpot! It saved me so much time and effort. The finished cake was incredible; best of all, my son absolutely loved it. His friends thought it was the coolest thing ever. Want to make your Laser Tag Cake? Follow this step-by-step guide and create the ultimate party centerpiece!
Cake Decoration
For the red camo wafer, I made the mistake of using too much water to moisten the back, which caused the wafer to dissolve slightly. If you look closely, you’ll notice a small hole in the wafer. I spotted it, but thankfully, no one else did! To create the floating scope effect, I used two toothpicks and a bit of tape. It gave the illusion of the scope floating above the cake. I loved how it turned out, and since no one was going to eat it, I was happy with the effect. If you're like me and starting to feel a little panicked as the party approaches—especially if it’s the day before—don’t forget to take a moment to breathe. Sometimes, a cup of tea can be the perfect reset when the pressure’s on! For the candles, I opted for single candles rather than the larger ones, as they fit better into the fondant and don’t crack it as much. I’ve found that the bigger candles require a lot of effort to push in without ruining the cake’s surface. The positive feedback I received on the day of the party was overwhelming. One person didn’t even realise it was a cake until they got closer and thought a kid had just left their tagger on the table. That moment made me smile! This cake is definitely one of my favourites that I’ve ever made, and most importantly, my son ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!
Add 2 teaspoons of food flavouring (optional) and the desired food colouring, mixing it in until it's well incorporated. Gradually add the remaining icing sugar mixture, mixing until the buttercream has a nice, smooth, and fluffy consistency.
Lay the tagger template on top of the cake layers and carefully cut the bottom off of the third cake along the bottom of the handle. Now, place the cut pieces on either side of the handle to complete it, securing them with buttercream. Use a knife to cut out the handle and the trigger shape.
Once the layers are in place, replace the template and cut out the main shape of the cake. Slightly round the bottom edge and shape the top to form an almost ¼ circle at the front and middle.
The back should be cut at a straight angle to match the front shape.
This crumb coat helps keep any crumbs in place. Place the cake in the fridge for a bit to allow the crumb coat to set.
Take your time to smooth the buttercream as much as possible, ensuring the cake is even.
On the underside of a piece of baking paper, outline the template with an overhang of 6–8 cm all the way around to cover the sides of the cake.
Cut away the fondant from the centre of the handle. Now, roll out a strip of black fondant, approximately 2.5 cm x 45 cm, and wrap it around the inside of the handle. Smooth the join with the top and trim any excess fondant.
Repeat the process of adding two more halves of sponge on top of the main section of the cake using buttercream between the layers.
Use this as a guide for placing the other details, like the speaker grill, red camo piece, trigger, bottom rail, barrel sensor, and scope. Once all the pieces are in place, fix them securely using the finest layer of water brushed on the back of each wafer.
Be sure to use as little water as possible, as the wafer shouldn’t be damp. To position the scope, insert two toothpicks halfway down the top of the cake and rest the scope on them. Tape the underside of the wafer to the toothpicks to keep the scope in place.
Everyone will be thoroughly impressed. And the best part? It’s time to enjoy your creation!
P.S. Don’t forget to take a photo of your amazing cake and share it on social media! Tag it with #LaserTaginaBox so we can celebrate your awesome creation with you!
There you have it.
Step-by-step instructions on how to make a fabulous Laser Tag Cake.
A cake that's inspired by the Awesome Cobra Tagger.
If you download the Instruction Booklet, you will see we have included a "Shopping List". This list has links to where we sourced the special ingredients like the Black Fondant and the Specialty Wafers.
We hope you got a little bit of inspiration from this Laser Tag Cake.
If you bake your own we'd love to share it on social media. Upload your photos of your cake and tag us #LaserTaginaBox (be sure to set the audience to "public" so everyone can see it!).
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