CookieRun: Kingdom Guide

SUBLIME CAKE TOWER

The definitive F2P guide to every tray of both the Decadent Choco Cake Tower and Endless Strawberry Cake Tower. Video walkthroughs, team comps, treasure picks, and boss strategies — all from Mythras.

Covering 295 total trays across both towers • 66 video guides

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

No Keys Required

Unlike the old Tower of Sweet Chaos, no Searing Keys or energy are needed. Attempt any tray, any time.

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Auto Level 70

All cookies are boosted to at least 4-star Level 70. Under-leveled cookies are viable — strategy beats stats.

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Systems Disabled

Bonds, Sugar Gnome Lab, Costume Sets, Guild Relics, Landmarks, and Topping bonus effects are all turned off.

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One-Time Rewards

Rewards don't refresh. Coins, Star Jellies, Crystals, and Chaos Cake Pieces are earned once per tray.

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45 Boss Trays

The Choco Tower is a boss rush — one powered-up boss per tray. Periodic damage bypasses the hit-shield.

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250 Wave Trays

The Strawberry Tower is a massive gauntlet with wave combat, boss fights every 10-20 trays, and bonus conditions.

CHOOSE YOUR TOWER

Each tower has its own dedicated guide with tray-by-tray breakdowns

FEATURED VIDEO GUIDES

Start here for an overview before diving into specific trays

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MYTHRAS TAKE

Editorial perspective

The Sublime Cake Tower is one of the best things DevSisters has done for CRK's endgame. Removing the key system was huge — it lets you actually practice and experiment without watching a timer. The auto-level-70 boost means your entire roster is viable, not just the five cookies you've been feeding resources for months.

The Choco Tower rewards game knowledge over raw power. Understanding boss mechanics, knowing when to use periodic damage to bypass hit-shields, and picking the right cookies for each encounter — that's what separates clears from failures. The Strawberry Tower is a marathon that tests both team depth and adaptability as the meta shifts every 20-30 trays.

My biggest advice: don't try to brute-force these towers. Watch the guides, understand WHY specific teams work for specific trays, and build your roster strategically. A level 70 cookie with the right matchup beats a maxed cookie in the wrong fight every time.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Sublime Cake Tower in CookieRun: Kingdom?
The Sublime Cake Tower replaced the old Tower of Sweet Chaos. It consists of two sub-towers: the Decadent Choco Cake Tower (45 boss-rush trays) and the Endless Strawberry Cake Tower (250 wave-based trays). All cookies are auto-boosted to at least 4-star Level 70.
Do I need keys or energy to play the Sublime Cake Tower?
No. Unlike the old Tower of Sweet Chaos which required Searing Keys, the Sublime Cake Tower has no energy or key costs. You can attempt any tray as many times as you want.
What is the difference between the Choco Tower and Strawberry Tower?
The Decadent Choco Cake Tower is a boss-rush with 45 single-boss trays. The Endless Strawberry Cake Tower has 250 trays of wave-based combat with boss fights every 10-20 trays. Both disable Bonds, Costumes, and other external buffs.
What cookies are best for the Sublime Cake Tower?
It depends on the tray. Key cookies include Stormbringer (Choco Tower), Pure Vanilla (healing/Injury removal), Burning Spice + Fire Spirit (Strawberry Tray 191-200), and Mystic Flour (Strawberry 171-180). Each tray has different optimal teams.
Are the Sublime Cake Tower rewards one-time or recurring?
All rewards are one-time only per tray. Unlike the old Tower of Sweet Chaos which had seasonal refreshes, Sublime Cake Tower rewards do not reset.
What replaced the Tower of Sweet Chaos?
The Tower of Sweet Chaos ended in January 2024 (Season 18) and was replaced by the Sublime Cake Tower in the Heaven-Splitting Lightning update (v5.4). The new tower features permanent one-time rewards and no key requirements.