In Kirby: Squeak Squad, what dessert does Kirby chase after it is stolen?

In Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby chases a stolen slice of strawberry shortcake. The missing dessert is the comical spark that launches his Nintendo DS adventure across Dream Land.

Kirby initially assumes King Dedede stole the snack and confronts him, but the real culprits are the treasure-hunting Squeaks, a gang of mouse-like thieves. They also steal other treasures, sending Kirby after them through multiple worlds and eventually to their hideout at Ice Island.

The cake remains tied to the plot even as the story becomes more dramatic. A treasure chest thought to contain Kirby’s shortcake passes between Kirby, the Squeaks, and Meta Knight. The chest ultimately contains a dangerous dark entity rather than dessert, making the opening snack theft a famously absurd Kirby premise. Apple pie, chocolate cake, and Maxim Tomato are not the stolen treat.