Block by Block: Crafting the Ultimate Minecraft-Themed Birthday Party
Is your child a Minecraft enthusiast? Bring their favorite digital world to life with a Minecraft-Themed Birthday Party filled with pixelated adventures and, of course, a Minecraft-inspired cake that's sure to wow the gamers in attendance. Here's your guide to crafting the ultimate Minecraft celebration.
Decorations
Pixelated Paradise: Use pixelated tablecloths and decorations to mimic the blocky style of the game. You can find printable Minecraft-themed decorations online at places like My Party Box and Discount Party Supplies
Cardboard Cutouts: Place life-sized cardboard cutouts of Minecraft characters like Steve and Creeper around the party area.
Block Balloons: Consider square and cube-shaped balloons in various Minecraft colors, such as green, brown, and gray.
Glowstone Lighting: Use glow-in-the-dark or LED lighting to mimic the game's iconic glowstone blocks.
Activities and Games
Minecraft Scavenger Hunt: Create a scavenger hunt with clues that lead kids to "find" various Minecraft-themed items.
Pin the Tail on the Enderman: A Minecraft twist on a classic game, where players attempt to pin the tail on the Enderman.
Minecraft Bingo: Print out Minecraft bingo cards and play a few rounds with Minecraft-themed prizes for the winners. You can download for free here.
Building Challenge: Provide plenty of building materials (cardboard, boxes, colored paper) and have a building challenge where kids create their own Minecraft-inspired structures.
The Hero Recipe: Minecraft-Inspired Cake
A Minecraft-Themed Birthday Party wouldn't be complete without a cake that captures the essence of the game. Here's how to create a Minecraft-inspired cake:
You will need:
1 x 1kg boxes Woolworths Party Pack Mud Cake Slices 24 Pack
1 x 85 g Aeroplane Original Lime Flavour Jelly
1 x 85 g Aeroplane Original Berry Blue Flavour Jelly
1 ¼ cup shredded coconut
1 x 465 g Betty Crocker Vanilla frosting
1 x 465 g Betty Crocker chocolate frosting
1 x 110 g packet Kellogg's LCMs Split Stix Yoghurty Bars 5 Pack
Decorating: Minecraft figurines
How to make:
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1 On a 40 cm x 40 cm ( or suitable sized) cake board. Begin to plan out your cake blocks. Note the existing icing will be covered as the cake is built.
- 2 Use the chocolate frosting, dab on sides of cake to stick the cake squares to the cake board and each other, building the bottom layer (see plan attached).
- 3 The bottom layer consists of x 4 -short side & x 6 -long side cake blocks with 2 whole cakes split in half horizontally to create the pool cavity. Follow with the second layer and third layer and half layers as directed in plan.
- 4 Cover the built fortress, excluding the pool opening generously with chocolate frosting. Use a small offset spatula dipped in hot water to spread the frosting without tearing the cake. Manipulate frosting to create sharp edges.
- 5 Line the pool with the vanilla frosting, this helps the berry blue pool to really pop. Refrigerate for an hour to set.
- 6 In a small jug combine 1 cup (250 mL) of boiling water and the Berry Blue jelly crystals, stirring to combine well. Set aside allowing to almost set but still be pourable.
- 7 In a medium microwave proof bowl combine 1/3 cup (80 mL) boiling water and the lime jelly crystals, stir well to dissolve. Microwave on HIGH for 20-30 sec to ensure the crystals are dissolved well. Add the coconut and stir well to coat evenly. Spoon onto a baking paper lined tray and spread out evenly. Set aside for a few minutes until the mixture is at room temperature. (Too warm and it will melt the chocolate frosting).
- 8 Using a fork to tease the mixture out, place the coconut on top of the cake blocks as indicated in the plan.
- 9 Gently pour the berry blue jelly into the pool cavity to the top. Open the LCM bar packets and press into place as per the plan.
- 10 Top with Minecraft figurines of your choice. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
More Food Ideas
The Minecraft-Inspired Cake is a sweet nod to the beloved game, and it's sure to delight your little gamers.
Creeper Pizza: Create square or rectangular pizzas with green and black toppings to resemble Minecraft's iconic Creeper character.
Redstone Ore Jelly: Make Aeroplane Jelly Strawberry or Raspberry Jelly in square containers and cut them into small cubes to represent Redstone Ore blocks.
Minecraft Potion Drinks: Create colourful drinks that resemble Minecraft potions. For example, a red drink can represent a "Potion of Healing," while a blue drink can be a "Potion of Water Breathing."
Creeper Crunch: Make a snack mix by combining green M&M's, chocolate chips, pretzels, and Chex cereal, then call it "Creeper Crunch."
Piggy Pops: Create cake pops in the shape of Minecraft's cute Pig character.
Minecraft Melon Slices: Serve watermelon or rockmelon slices and call them "Minecraft Melon Slices," just like in the game.
Steve's Carrots: Display carrot sticks as "Steve's Carrots." Serve them with a side of hummus or Tzatziki.
Minecraft Brownies: Bake brownies and cut them into square shapes. Decorate them with green icing to mimic Minecraft grass blocks.
Chicken Nuggets: Offer chicken nuggets as "Minecraft Chicken." You can even serve them in a bucket or basket.
With a Minecraft-Themed Birthday Party, you'll be crafting a real-world adventure that mirrors the blocky landscapes your child loves in the game. So, get ready to dig, build, and explore with your child and their friends as you celebrate a birthday in true Minecraft style.