Playstation 5 Controller Cake Tutorial

Skill level: Intermediate

They may still be hard to get online, but the Playstation gaming system is a video game console near and dear to my heart. I have always liked the shape and design of the playstation controllers and was really excited when I got the chance to make this cake for a friend’s son.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to sculpt and panel out every section of the controller. Provided printable template make getting the proportions right very easy, and I break down the logo, buttons and joysticks step-by-step. This cake comes together quickly and easily and is another great option you can offer for clients that have eSports parties or gaming events.

50:37 Minutes of Instruction

What You Will Learn

  • How to make a cake that looks like a Playstation 5 controller
  • Learn how to make realistic edible transparent buttons
  • How to make the bottom of the controller glow

Cake sculpted to look like a playstation 5 controller

Tutorial Chapters

  1. Overview Of The Cake 0:30
  2. Stacking And Carving The Cake 6:19
  3. Making The Isomalt Buttons 18:00
  4. Making The Chocolate Analog Sticks 19:38
  5. Covering The Cake In Buttercream 21:45/li>
  6. Adding The Black Fondant 25:20
  7. Adding The White Fondant 32:06
  8. Trimming The Fondant 34:44
  9. Making The Triggers 40:02
  10. Adding The Chocolate Analog Sticks 40:52
  11. Adding The Triggers 42:27
  12. Adding The Buttons 45:11
  13. Detailing The Controller 48:08
  14. Adding The Lights 49:02