Want to know how to make a Minecraft cake? Of course you do! A Minecraft cake is a great source of food when you’re exploring the deserts, badlands, and jungles of your world, but has a few other unique uses too. Speaking of jungles, that’s the Minecraft biome adorable pandas call home, and another fun fact about them is that cake is one of their favourite foods and therefore an essential component to befriending them.

Since the Caves and Cliffs 1.17 update, you can even put a candle on top of a Minecraft cake, making the perfect birthday gift for your friends while playing one of the best PC games in multiplayer – or even just for your pet Minecraft horse or dog in your single-player world. As for its main use as a food source, a cake works in its own distinctive way. Instead of simply munching on it – like a panda does – you can instead place it down, taking a slice at a time. This means you can make it last and save inventory space while you’re at it. Here’s what you need to know about the Minecraft cake recipe and the best way to celebrate birthdays in the sandbox game.

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