Layer-Cake Desert

Layer-Cake Desert is the desert world of New Super Mario Bros U.. The world lies north of Acorn Plains, northwest of Soda Jungle and Sparkling Waters, and southwest of Frosted Glacier. The world's appearance is different from the typical pyramids of previous games, and instead includes various desserts, including giant cakes and melting ice cream.

There are 9 levels in this world. 6 are normal stages, 1 is a secret stage, a Tower Level, a Castle level, two red Toad Houses and a green Toad House. After completeing the world, the player has a choice to travel to either Frosted Glaicer or Sparkling Waters.

Levels
Layer-Cake Desert 1: Stone-Eye Zone

Layer-Cake Desert 2: Perilous Pokey Cave

Layer-Cake Desert 3: Fire Snake Cavern

Layer-Cake Desert 4: Stoneslide Tower

Layer-Cake Desert 5: Dry Desert Mushroms

Layer-Cake Desert 6: Blooming Lakitus

Layer-Cake Desert 7: Morton's Compactor Castle

Layer Cake Desert-Ice: Piranha Plants on Ice (Secret Level)