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The average U.S. wedding cake costs around $350, according to Thumbtack. What does it tell us? Well, apparently not much.

Because no matter how much we adore those beautiful pieces of confectionary art we see in Instagram pics, family photos, and window displays, the reality is sometimes different. Not all cakes are worthy of compliments. Some look barely edible. Others send the wrong message. And the rest… are something you wouldn't feed your dog.

This hilarious Facebook group is a safe place to share these sweet food monstrosities and it’s called “Cake Shaming.” Below we wrapped up some of the funniest examples people shared there, so enjoy!

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JoMeBee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The eyes! The teeth! The noodle mane! This is definitely a " don't quit your day job" cake.

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No matter what the occasion, cakes have always been a staple of celebrations. From birthday cakes to wedding cakes, cakes have been enjoyed by people of all ages and cultures for centuries. From traditional favorites like chocolate cake and vanilla cake to modern creations like red velvet cake and rainbow cake, there’s something for everyone’s palate.

Cakes can be made from a variety of ingredients, from classic white, yellow, and devil’s food cake to fruit-flavored cake and gluten-free cake. Decorations for cakes range from simple frosting and sprinkles to more intricate fondant designs.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes things need to be shared for the greater joy, you're not horrible lol

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Bored Panda reached out to Lily Jones, the owner of Lily Vanilli, the creative East London bakery creating customizable dream cakes and bespoke wedding cakes, who shared some insights into the current cake trends, as well as shared the most unusual cake she created.

“We're seeing a huge trend for more artistic, asymmetrical, imperfect cakes, often with deliberately messy piping, misshapen and with fresh flowers artfully positioned/stuck into the cake,” Lily told us.

“This has been cool and strange to see in equal measure as they're very reminiscent of the cakes I was making for the first 5 years of Lily Vanilli (scroll right back on my Instagram to see). I had my first commission for one the other day and it was a really nostalgic experience."

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Lily also said that it's been interesting seeing this go full circle: “In 2008 I was making messy cakes in response to the perfectly piped cakes that were around forever, it was all fresh flowers and rough around the edges, then since 2018, we got hugely into retro piping, and now we're seeing the response to that again!”

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When it comes to ordering cakes for a special occasion, Lily said that the cake is such a statement that it's important to people that it reflects their unique tastes. “So they will consider the style and colors, all the way down to the tiny details that make it bespoke.”

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“Beyond that, the flavor is hugely important, and multiple tiers allow people to cater to all their guests' tastes,” she added.

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Found In The Wild... Someone Even Commented, "Nice...but Please Don't Quit Your Day Job"

Found In The Wild... Someone Even Commented, "Nice...but Please Don't Quit Your Day Job"

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#11

Posted In A Book Group Not Sure If They Made It Or Found It As Well

Posted In A Book Group Not Sure If They Made It Or Found It As Well

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This Feels Like The Fake Things Mortuary Students Practice On

This Feels Like The Fake Things Mortuary Students Practice On

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It's also important to consider how the cake will look in photos, Lily explained. “So positioning in the venue can be really crucial - it's always sad to see a spectacular cake with loads of story and thought behind it get placed in front of a speaker or worse, or somewhere it won't photograph well. Lighting is important too!”

When asked what was the most unusual cake Lily has ever created, she recounted her first book. “It was a zombie-themed, B-movie inspired, a comic book illustrated guide to cake decorating, so as you can imagine, for a while I was getting a lot of fabulously weird commissions. I've made a life-sized replica of someone's boyfriend's head, multiple heart and brain cakes, a cow heart cake for a music video, a dead pigeon... it's a long list!”

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In My Local Sell Group. She Owns Her Own Company And Does Custom Designer Cakes For All Occasions

In My Local Sell Group. She Owns Her Own Company And Does Custom Designer Cakes For All Occasions

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SewingStaffy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is awesome and the poster has obviously never seen sleeping beauty

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For anyone confused its the cake that the fairies make for aurora in sleeping beauty

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When was there an Aurora or fairies in sleeping beauty? Maybe phrase it properly. It's the cake from The New* sleeping beauty.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's brilliant!! That's not a fail! Watch sleeping beauty and see how awesome this cake actually is

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Ches Yamada
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, this one is Aurora's cake from Sleeping Beauty. It's kind of supposed to look like this. I've seen much better execution of it, but it's not bad.

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Mickysixxx
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good cake but I'm unsure of the occasion, is it hooray for chores?

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Panaeolus Dream
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is from a movie! Sleeping Beauty! Looks just like the movie!! Not a fail. The poster has a grudge against this baker you can tell by the post.

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Cassi Lyris
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, this would've required a lot of skill. I presume it is supposed to look like this.

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Emily Dotson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the "bad" cake the faeries made for Briar Rose. It's actually pretty good.

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Celesta
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy CANOLI that is AWESOME! It looks like it came straight out of the movie. The way they even got the candles going down the boom. Whoever submitted this is the one to be shamed.

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SobyKay
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is AWESOME! Its Sleeping Beauty's cake! How can this even be on this list???

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Wicked Adi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

looks on point to me, ahhh memories! Still one of my favorite Disney movies.

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Gabriela Cink
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is great. Must be hard to make it look like this and still be standing in one piece

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GlitterQueen541
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the cake from Disney's Sleeping Beauty and it is magnificent!!!

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SilverSkyCloud
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thats clever, for those who dont know, this cake is MEANT to look like this, its a reference to sleeping beauty where the fairies are trying to organise a surprise birthday party for Aurora

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Máté Jancsek
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is supposed to look like this. Its the cake from the Aurora Disney tale... isn't it?

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Kelly Mangus
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is PERFECT❣️ Isn't this the cake from Sleeping Beauty? The one the 3 fairy godmothers tried making without using their magic? 🥰

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A C
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg this is AMAZING! What fair tale does this come from?? It's reminding me of something, but I can't put my finger on it?

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Zander Porbanda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the kind of cake that is either deliberate and genius, or accidental and genius.

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Jessica S.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is the broom holding up the cake or is it the cake's intention to absorb the broom?

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Jasmine Gross
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is kind of cool but I don't get what it's supposed to be doing

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Hugh G. Beef
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn’t it supposed to be exactly like that? I sense whimsy. Perhaps not the prettiest whimsy, but whimsy nonetheless

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What’s wrong with this one? It’s not as clean and sharp as some versions of the Cinderella cake but still cute.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks so cute and pretty! It is actually quite small, like look at those crackers. Salty cakes are a thing, all right.

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#18

Op Said They Were Going For The “Cartoony” Look What Do Y’all Think?

Op Said They Were Going For The “Cartoony” Look What Do Y’all Think?

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#19

My Wedding Cake. 🫠 2016

My Wedding Cake. 🫠 2016

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww. This happened to us. It was a super hot day, and the venue's refrigerator stopped working. The cake melted into itself and looked awful. It still tasted great. The poor caterer was more upset then my wife or I (she was a guest and baked the cake as our wedding gift).

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#20

I Just Feel Like Somethings Off About That Cow

I Just Feel Like Somethings Off About That Cow

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like a cow and Davey Jones' (Pirates of the Caribbean) love child...

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#21

Seen For A Halloween Party. I Mean It Is Scary

Seen For A Halloween Party. I Mean It Is Scary

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#23

I Love A Good Frog Cake But What In The Weekend At Bernie's Is This

I Love A Good Frog Cake But What In The Weekend At Bernie's Is This

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#25

Now The Cupcakes Were Described As Blister Cakes

Now The Cupcakes Were Described As Blister Cakes

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#27

Its Meant To Be Gold

Its Meant To Be Gold

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Erin Fish
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What? Baby poop green is is very in for weddings right now, it's what all the celebrities use.

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#28

Am I Trippin? Cuz It’s Horrible To Me But She’s Very Proud Of It & Only Getting “Amazing Work” Type Comments In A Cake Decorating Group I’m In Lmao. Reminds Me Of Open Wounds, Like Gashes & Why Are The Roses So Thick & Wet

Am I Trippin? Cuz It’s Horrible To Me But She’s Very Proud Of It & Only Getting “Amazing Work” Type Comments In A Cake Decorating Group I’m In Lmao. Reminds Me Of Open Wounds, Like Gashes & Why Are The Roses So Thick & Wet

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The Caption Read ‘We Could Not Get Green Grapes So We Used Olives’ They Were Supposed To Be Tiny Yodas Surrounding The Border

The Caption Read ‘We Could Not Get Green Grapes So We Used Olives’ They Were Supposed To Be Tiny Yodas Surrounding The Border

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#31

Can Anyone Guess What The Strawberries Are Meant To Be?! Hint: It’s Related To The Most Successful Fantasy Series!

Can Anyone Guess What The Strawberries Are Meant To Be?! Hint: It’s Related To The Most Successful Fantasy Series!

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#36

This Is The Cake Of A Killer Bella

This Is The Cake Of A Killer Bella

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What or who is killer Bella? It's the second cake with caption like this and I honestly have no idea

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#39

I'm Feeling So Bad For The Wedding Couple... That's Is So Fkn Ugly!

I'm Feeling So Bad For The Wedding Couple... That's Is So Fkn Ugly!

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#41

What The [frick] Is Going On Here

What The [frick] Is Going On Here

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What, you don't remember the famous Star Wars sombrero? The one Luke wore in episode 5?

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#42

Stumbled Upon This Gem Today…

Stumbled Upon This Gem Today…

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#43

My Mum Got This Cake For My Brothers Birthday. £150 For This Monstrosity 😂🤦‍♀️why Does Micky Look So Angry?

My Mum Got This Cake For My Brothers Birthday. £150 For This Monstrosity 😂🤦‍♀️why Does Micky Look So Angry?

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#49

These Are All Cakes Advertised By The Same Baker On Facebook Marketplace, Yes They Are Charging For These Sad Creations

These Are All Cakes Advertised By The Same Baker On Facebook Marketplace, Yes They Are Charging For These Sad Creations

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#50

A Lady Was Looking For A LEGO Cake And Another Lady Chimed In To Recommend Where She Got This LEGO Cake For Her Son's Birthday

A Lady Was Looking For A LEGO Cake And Another Lady Chimed In To Recommend Where She Got This LEGO Cake For Her Son's Birthday

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