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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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#1
Hmmm
JoMeBee 2 years ago
The eyes! The teeth! The noodle mane! This is definitely a " don't quit your day job" cake.
natie marie 2 years ago
Honestly I'd be absolutly thrilled if I got this for my birthday. Ahaha that face...
Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
I like it too! Those itty bitty eyes are just precious!
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OwenHasADHD 2 years ago
Waltuh, waltuh put your confidence away Waltuh, I’m not baking with you right now Waltuh
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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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#2
Well Looks Like Hell Has Finally Frozen Over
OwenHasADHD 2 years ago
It looks like if two pints of mint chocolate chip ice cream took a dive onto the cake
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Klondike Penguin 2 years ago
That looks like Frozen, if it was a horror movie about demented souls that makes your colon prolapse when you look into their eyes.
Jack 2 years ago
My thought too! Maybe because she didn’t have a mom to show her how to apply makeup? (Sorry, please don’t downvote me)
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TonyTee 2 years ago
My eyes and my taste buds are in cahoots with each other, my eyes are mortified and don’t wanna see any more cake while my taste buds are growing sick and losing their taste for it!
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GoGoPDX 2 years ago
Well, it looks like it was for a 3 year old, and I am sure that they lived it regardless because 3 year olds are ready to impress, and I guess that is all that matters in in the end.
Barbara Kelly 2 years ago
Agree! 3-year-olds are not as picky as some older people.
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Hmmm
Mickysixxx 2 years ago (edited)
Sometimes things need to be shared for the greater joy, you're not horrible lol
BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
I took it as she called him a horrible husband 😅😂
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Marina Rocha 2 years ago
I am surprised bored panda didn't blur the whole thing. Clearly a male genitalia
Betty Vanderhooven-SchmaaSchmaa 2 years ago
I too thought it was a man tool.
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GlamourGhoul 2 years ago
Hours?? It's a bunch of brownies with Pocky sticks shoved in it. 🤦🏻♀️
tl gmc 2 years ago
Same I didn't think it was that bad till I read the description
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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."
#4
Hmmm
That Bi Book Lover 2 years ago
I genuinely feel like there was a way to save this, y’know? Like, this isn’t a badly made cake, it had potential. You carve some things here and there, and maybe… just maybe…
sayanything 2 years ago
The, the pieces are all there, just gotta figure it out.....
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#5
A Duck Cake, Or Paralysis Demon...?
Bradley Curthoys 2 years ago
Duck cake! Am I the only parent who saw this and immediately thought of Bluey?
secretly a kitten wallflower 2 2 years ago
It looks like the frosting is made of the cheese from a box of Kraft MacnCheese… Also, I’m %99 sure that the eyes were drawn on with sharpie
SaraBee 2 years ago
hope u know u made me belly laugh at work over this comment
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HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
I dunno… it seems like the idea of a duck sleep paralysis demon is possible :)
Hakuna Matata 2 years ago
That is from bluey my little siblings watch it and it looks like that cause it was all messed up but one of its eyes was falling off but nice you did what they did
Judes 2 years ago
The cake is actually from the Australian Women's Weekly Birthday Cake book which was first published in the 1970s or 80s. Most families have/had a copy---including Bluey's family (the book they use in the TV episode has the same cover and everything).
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#6
Found This One In "Just Disney"
Best Behave 2 years ago
My daughter made something very like this with her friend. They had such fun doing it. WTF is it with cake shaming?? People are having fun make stuff to eat. Why is that something to look down your nose at??
wv10014 2 years ago
Only if they don't have a sense of humor about their cakes or are attempting to sell them! Otherwise a crazy/ugly cake is all in good fun!
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Upstaged75 2 years ago
This has been WAY over done. I've seen this concept tons of times. And they all gross me out.
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!”
#7
He Might Be A Little Beyond Help
TonyTee 2 years ago
Yeah it’s really something how all the others were the Despicable ones huh? 😆
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Shankshaw Redeemer 2 years ago
He looks pretty good compared to some of the others posted here.
TonyTee 2 years ago
Shiiit out of all the ones I’ve seen this one is the best, fr
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BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
actual advice, add more cake to the top and round it out with a knife, then reposition the eyes and hair. Or you could take off the overalls and move them lower then carve the hard if you wanted it round!
#8
Hmmm.... Pickle Cheesecake With Pretzel Crust
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
People of the Earth and beyond, we shall unite against this absolute horror of an idea
#9
Ummm....what? This Unicorn Has See Some Things In Life
Anne Jones 2 years ago
Actually this is lovely. I’d be thrilled if I was given this on my birthday.
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.”
“Beyond that, the flavor is hugely important, and multiple tiers allow people to cater to all their guests' tastes,” she added.
#10
Found In The Wild... Someone Even Commented, "Nice...but Please Don't Quit Your Day Job"
fair_weather_rose 2 years ago (edited)
It took me way too long to figure out this was supposed to be a car.
Amanda Rose 2 years ago
It's clear that they tried to hurry up and frost the cake while it was still warm, that is why it looks runny/melted.
Argie Smith 2 years ago
...and they forgot the cornstarch as a stabilizer
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#11
Posted In A Book Group Not Sure If They Made It Or Found It As Well
Reenzy Bennington 2 years ago
Reminds me of handsome Squidward for some reason. Handsome Squidward with an Edward wig. Absolute perfection LOL
#12
This Feels Like The Fake Things Mortuary Students Practice On
Lisa H 2 years ago
It does look like it tastes good, though. But, yeah, not very pretty. Like, at all.
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fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
Geode cakes are usually pretty cool, but why would you make it those colors?
BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
yea .. Any other colors and it would've looked at least okay
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Tamra 2 years ago
Mmm...tastes like Frankenstein's monster. Chocolate, with hints of persecution and sadness.
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
That kinda looks like my failed attempt at a crystal cave themed cake
Rahim Carlock 2 years ago
I'm seeing necrotic tissue without enough discharge. Hand me the spatula please.
Hill Branda 2 years ago
a cake really shouldn't remind you of a dissection done during anatomy class
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!”
#13
Found In A Marketplace Listing
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
Yeah, reaaaaaaallly cute. *slowly backs away to what I deem a safe distance*
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Amanda Rose 2 years ago
They are supposed to be bathing in the kitchen sink.
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glowworm2 2 years ago
So how much of this cake is actually edible? The faucet and the dolls certainly aren't.
That One Quiet Kid 2 years ago
their* I'm so sorry, I'm a grammer nut. Love your comment, have an upvote!
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#14
First Of All…. What Is It? Second, $75?
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
Ah but what about a 3,068 year old hedgehog alien?
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Upstaged75 2 years ago
I really wish people would stop stealing their grandpa's dentures for these cakes!
#15
In My Local Sell Group. She Owns Her Own Company And Does Custom Designer Cakes For All Occasions
Strawberry Champagne 2 years ago
An incredible Sleeping Beauty Cake in fact.
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SewingStaffy 2 years ago
This is awesome and the poster has obviously never seen sleeping beauty
~lophiiformes~ 2 years ago
For anyone confused its the cake that the fairies make for aurora in sleeping beauty
morticia_b85 2 years ago
That's brilliant!! That's not a fail! Watch sleeping beauty and see how awesome this cake actually is
Ches Yamada 2 years ago
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.
#16
I Wanna Cry
Tinderella 2 years ago
Less disturbing than a Congrats cake for a 16 year old mom. It’s actually kinda funny.
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Gardener of Weeden 2 years ago
Happy? thought. Maybe there is a family history of teens getting pregnant, and she was careful enough not to.
Rougarou Cher 2 years ago
Or they're from Louisiana. (super high teen pregnancy rate here)
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#17
Hmmm
Me 2 years ago
That's not really a cake but rather cracker toppings arranged as a cake. I think it's rather clever.
#18
Op Said They Were Going For The “Cartoony” Look What Do Y’all Think?
Paulo Freitas 2 years ago
Not a fail if the idea was " cartoonish" i personaly would have used black piping instead of milk chocolatte brown, but still not a fail.
BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
those cupcakes are quite beautiful! I say they just need to work on piping cleaner lines on the cake
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#19
My Wedding Cake. 🫠 2016
RafCo (he/him) 2 years ago
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).
Lauren S 2 years ago
The… the… the fly!!!! Icky. But I think this one is miles above the others. Just unfortunate circumstances rather than a horror show.
Notthatbored 2 years ago
I agree! The cake has some issues but the fly is very realistic. Is it fondant or a 3D print on rice paper? 😁
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#20
I Just Feel Like Somethings Off About That Cow
JoMeBee 2 years ago
Looks like a cow and Davey Jones' (Pirates of the Caribbean) love child...
BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
highland cows have hair grow over their eyes, which is kinda weird now that I think about it. But they're adorable and this cake isn't even that bad
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I think this would look great if the colors were closer together and it was a smaller piping tip!
#21
Seen For A Halloween Party. I Mean It Is Scary
BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
so uh Fozzie Bear is from muppets but I can't tell if you were trying to make a joke or sincerely forgot so here's my upvote lol
Load More Replies... Reenzy Bennington 2 years ago
Is it just me or this cake actually looks epic xD Let me show this to my brother real quick, my birthday is in March LMAO
Marie Dahme 2 years ago
Mashed dog food resembling a dog ? Lol. I know, I’m sorry…the frosting just looks so off.
#22
A Friend Of A Friend Paid For This
fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
Well, guess there's a new form of your. You'r, as in "you'r an idiot who can't spell."
Loki's_Lil_Butterknife 2 years ago
Somebody really needs to work on their grammar and cake-writing skills.
RandomHumanBean 2 years ago
i think my 4th grade sister wrote that lol it looks like her cursive handwriting
Jennifer Checki 2 years ago
What’s interesting is that getting frosting that smooth takes skill. The writing, otoh….
#23
I Love A Good Frog Cake But What In The Weekend At Bernie's Is This
Amused panda 2 years ago
I think someone might have been at the mushrooms before they decorated the cake
#24
A Drake Cake
Amanda Rose 2 years ago
The chain makes me think of the white swirls on these cupcakes. hostess-cu...85fb65.jpg 
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
Ironically, "Drake Cakes" competed with Hostess.
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Do non-Americans and young'uns get this joke? Are Drake Cakes international? Are they still a thing? (They used to compete with Hostess for personal-sized, frosting-filled cakes.)
Tinderella 2 years ago
I’m in my mid-late 30s and American. Never heard of a drake cake.
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#25
Now The Cupcakes Were Described As Blister Cakes
karen snyder 2 years ago
Look like these were rose cupcakes with sugar "glass" domes, but the sugar glass melted. I've done similar, snow globe cupcakes. The sugar glass domes only last a day in the fridge; then, they look like this. I imagine the baker was going for a Beauty and the Beast kind of, rose in glass, thing
CrazyCatLady 2 years ago
Under the sugar things it seems to be really nice
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#26
Hmmm
Phoenix-Phaedrana 2 years ago
The really funny thing is they got the fur and body alright they just .. chose not to apply the nose and eyes correctly I guess
Load More Replies... Reenzy Bennington 2 years ago
The cake itself isn't bad but why did they overdo the face? Literally just two pieces of chocolates and a pink candy. That was the easiest part.
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
The biggest crime is substituting what looks like a bargain-brand of M&Ms for jelly beans.
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 2 years ago
That's actually the only win in this. (And it's normal M&Ms, you can see the m on them)
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Chickens are fluffy 2 years ago
This would have been fine if they cake artist made the ears more big and found. Used a black candy instead of googly eyes for eyes and didn't add the whiskers
GingerPanda 2 years ago
The sad thing is that they actually went to more trouble to add the eyes and whiskers when it would have looked cuter with just black candies for the eyes and a pink one for the nose.
#27
Its Meant To Be Gold
Erin Fish 2 years ago
What? Baby poop green is is very in for weddings right now, it's what all the celebrities use.
Junior Farrell 2 years ago
No wonder celebrity weddings are always c**p /jk
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Isabelle Lamarque 2 years ago
The cake not being gold is the failure here.. nothing like that dress situation. 😅
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Rapunzel With The Loced Hair 2 years ago
If anyone's interested: Gold luster dust (edible of course) combined with brandy gives a nice gold and can be used by either airbrushing the liquid combination of the 2 or hand brushing it onto the cake. Just to be very very clear, hand brushing works mostly on fondant or on a buttercream frosted cake where the buttercream has had time to set and somewhat harden in the freezer.
BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
yea but this looks.. warm. Weirdly warm. I feel like most people who would be using it would know that.. right? I wonder what exactly went wrong here
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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
fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
I kinda like it, the open wounds create a nice contrast to the overall elegance!
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
It looks yummy, but what are the crystals made of? They look like giant pomegranate seeds
AbsintheMinded 2 years ago
Flashbacks of when Han uses Luke’s lightsaber to cut open the tauntaun.
Paulo Freitas 2 years ago
Ever heard of black figs? Because thats exactly how they look if you Open One.
#29
Away In A Manger …
#30
The Caption Read ‘We Could Not Get Green Grapes So We Used Olives’ They Were Supposed To Be Tiny Yodas Surrounding The Border
KitKatss 2 years ago
As much as I adore olives, I have to agree with this because they taste quite different
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Mickysixxx 2 years ago
WTF happened! It went from green cake to let's throw f*****g everything at it and see if it makes it better
Reenzy Bennington 2 years ago
Looked pretty Shrek-level decent before the Oreos and that baby Yoda straight out of Mogwai Hell on top.
#31
Can Anyone Guess What The Strawberries Are Meant To Be?! Hint: It’s Related To The Most Successful Fantasy Series!
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
Do you have a moment to talk about our lord and savior, Lord Voldemort?
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#32
Hmmm
SaneMinotaur (she/her) 2 years ago
That amused me so much, have an upvote, Micky!
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#33
Might Be The "Rope" That Does It For Me Lol
Kel_how 2 years ago
I think the cowboy is riding those horses on a stick. Like the toy kids play with that's just a horse head and a broomstick. But I have no explanation for the rest of this PTSD-inducing nightmare
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Wendy Kubas 2 years ago
Um, that "rope" looks more like intertwined umbilical cords, then "Rope", lol
SaneMinotaur (she/her) 2 years ago
The mass genocide of Native Americans?
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Hmmm
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
A wound with a tree trunk stuck into it? Oh, right, a pumpkin
Mickysixxx 2 years ago
I did not see a pumpkin until I read your comment haha
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Barbara Kelly 2 years ago
Looks like an attempt at a pumpkin cake (Bundt cake with a chocolate cucake/cylinder cake for the stem). Not sure why the foliage sticking out of it, buy....hey!
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Ok, it's not the WORST cake on this list, but I can see how some people are seeing a bûttplug.
#35
Hmmm
The crushinator 2 years ago
That sounds like a very wise, ancient German saying.
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Kristina French 2 years ago
I love that all the comments are just people trying to figure out what it says.
#36
This Is The Cake Of A Killer Bella
Kensi 2 years ago
What or who is killer Bella? It's the second cake with caption like this and I honestly have no idea
Zoe Vokes 2 years ago
It’s from Twilight. The book cover is two pale hands holding a red apple. I don’t know why.
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Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
If by inflamed you mean prolapsed, then yes. I see it too.
Load More Replies... fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
What is this supposed to be? I see either some sort of red blob on some kind of skeletal joint, or two cartoon hands holding an apple from above.
Wren Hard 2 years ago
two hands holding an apple, like the cover of the book Twilight (where the quote is from)
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#37
Hmmm
#38
Okay Probably A Joke But Still
Ovata Acronicta 2 years ago
It's visually very interesting. If they're lightly flavored I'd probably enjoy them the most. Bland sweets can be appealing sometimes.
devotedtodreams 2 years ago
I hope there really is a cake buried beneath all those wafers, otherwise there is nothing to taste here...
#39
I'm Feeling So Bad For The Wedding Couple... That's Is So Fkn Ugly!
Lindsay Harless 2 years ago
Looks like 3 giant macaroons stacked on one another… maybe their goal?? Probably not though lol
Barbara Kelly 2 years ago
Fondant gone wrong and color- clashing with the flowers...probably still edible, though
The Other Other White Meat 2 years ago (edited)
Just... throw it at the bridesmaids like a bouquet.
#40
Stitch Or Glitch?
Dina Lubman 1 year ago
Cannot unsee it now! Please come to my house and clean up the water you have caused me to spill, would be quite appreciated since I can't stop laughing long enough to clean
Load More Replies... I'm.Just.A.Girl 2 years ago
I don't mind this one as much as some of the others. His ears are way off but he looks cute.
BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
I think it's cuz it's a pull apart cupcake cake
Load More Replies... SaneMinotaur (she/her) 2 years ago
I quite like this one, don't think it belongs on this list.
Ovata Acronicta 2 years ago
I'm not a fan of cupcakes decorated like this but also I would like a Stitch cupcake-cake.
Cassidy Moore 2 years ago
You know what? This honestly isnt that bad, sure its not perfect but I bet that 10 year old loved it. Way better than anything I could do
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Naw, not that bad. It's lumpy looking because it's cupcakes. Total pass for this one.
#41
What The [frick] Is Going On Here
![What The [frick] Is Going On Here](https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/funny-cake-shaming-63d3d124e7500__700.jpg "What The [frick] Is Going On Here")
Erin Fish 2 years ago
What, you don't remember the famous Star Wars sombrero? The one Luke wore in episode 5?
LovingKnuckle 2 years ago
I gotta give this one some respect. It looks like a little kid really wanted a Star Wars cake and mom gave her best effort to make them happy. That is the narrative I am keeping in my head.
Rumina Io 2 years ago
Yeah I love this one! It may not look professional but at least it doesn't look gross
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#42
Stumbled Upon This Gem Today…
ISeeWendiGo 2 years ago
Squirrels are my automatic go to thought when I have my butter pecan ice cream and caramel sauce!
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Zoe Vokes 2 years ago
I don’t hate it, except for the pasta tree. Why is it that colour and texture?
GingerPanda 2 years ago
It's icing. OP used a flat piping tip with wavy teeth to get that texture.
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The Other Other White Meat 2 years ago
Could have just gone with a couple leaves, intricately placed into a dab of green icing, minus the gloopy diarrhea puke ropes.
#43
My Mum Got This Cake For My Brothers Birthday. £150 For This Monstrosity 😂🤦♀️why Does Micky Look So Angry?
Not-a-Clue-What-to-Call-Myself 2 years ago
There IS something a bit weird about the facial expression, but it's extremely well executed and clear what it's meant to be!
Terry Tobias 2 years ago
They didn't place the eyes straight up and down like Mickey's. It is well done though.
Load More Replies... SewingStaffy 2 years ago
So all that's happened is his face has slide down. Not enough 'glue'. Otherwise it's a really good cake
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 2 years ago
This is REALLY good. Maybe the Mickey is a bit grumpy but the whole cake is very well made. Very smooth texture and no wrinkles or whatnots. So seriously, that is probably worth the money.
Amanda Rose 2 years ago
I think he looks a little more deflated rather than angry. Like he's exhausted.
Jenna 2 years ago
Heck yes! I'm 51 and LOVE that mouse. "The real trouble with the world is that too many people grow up."--Walt Disney.
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CrazyCatLady 2 years ago
The eyes just need to be put a bit further away from each other to fix that
Loki's_Lil_Butterknife 2 years ago
Mickey Mouse's lesser known cousin twice removed, Ricky Rat.
#44
Someone Tried To Make Bluey
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago (edited)
Well, they did try, and you can almost tell who it is. I bet the kiddo loved it anyways.
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
Platypus, but that was my thought too
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Coffee Fueled Mama 2 years ago
It's like Bluey and Perry the Platypus got melded together and this was the result.
#45
Hmmm
Cerise Hood 2 years ago
I wouldn't call this a fail, the color scheme is actually decent here.
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
This is the best fail of the Princess line of decorating. At least she's not some hideous troll.
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
If they would've done some piping along the bottom and around the edge this wouldn't have been bad.
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Nope, this is actually pretty cute. I bet a lucky kiddo loved it. Total pass.
#46
What's Goin On Here?
#47
Hmmm
Not-a-Clue-What-to-Call-Myself 2 years ago
I only realised it was meant to be Mickey at all from your comment!
Load More Replies... bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
It's for a 1 year old, I'm sure they were thrilled or unaware. Plus, probably a smash cake.
fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
What... what is this demonic creature, and what is it doing out of its interdimensional prison cell?
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Ok, so I would've made this a baby Mickey cake and used the #1 candle in his mouth like a binky/dummy. A new mom tried, that's what counts.
#48
Bakery Posted This
Notthatbored 2 years ago
The character molding is amazing! But why is she sinking into the cake?
steampunk dandelion 2 years ago
ayo?? why were you looking at her breasts?? 😳
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Della 2 years ago
It doesn't may, looks like the mafia is getting ready to let her swim with the fishes
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These Are All Cakes Advertised By The Same Baker On Facebook Marketplace, Yes They Are Charging For These Sad Creations
Zoe Vokes 2 years ago
I was thinking that it’s a okay cake for a parent to make, but they’re charging for it? They’re charging more than $10 for it? They’re charging $1,234 for it? 🤯
Mabelbabel 2 years ago
No, on Facebook Marketplace you have to put a price otherwise it won't post the advert, so £1234 is commonly used as a 'placeholder' price. In the body of the advert it'll state something like "price depends on the size of the cake' or "contact me for details of pricing"
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Celesta 2 years ago
Yes. I see it a lot when it's either multiple things listed under 1 listing, or an obvious scam/money scrub listing
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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
David 2 years ago
Could be lego. Might be a elbo or a kneeo Kind of hard to tell. And the lower right dot looks like a kid ran two fingers through it.
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Not amazing, but not half bad for an amateur. They just need to learn how to level their cakes before frosting.
David 2 years ago
well, the 'bad part is it is not shaped like a lego. A 4 dot lego is a square. A rectangle shaped brick is at least six dots. It's nice and conveys the general idea but if you are making it for a lego enthusiast they are pretty likely to notice. A lesser, general issue is the top of the cake is rounded, not flat. A professional baker would have shaved off a bit to make the surface flat, same as you might plane a board when making a project you don't want to be warped. It is fine for a home cake but a bit short of the quality you would expect from paying to have it made.
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#51
Hmmm
Lord Mysticlaw 2 years ago
I guess someone found "horny cow" offensive. The cake is awesome.
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Not-a-Clue-What-to-Call-Myself 2 years ago
Beautifully done and if it's what the customer ordered then what's the problem. Personally, I'm not offended by the wording but it would very much depend on the context (eg it wouldn't be appropriate if children might be present at the occasion) and who ordered the cake for whom.
#52
Posted In A Cake Hack Group. Taking Cake "Hack" To New Levels
#53
Hmmm
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
I don't care what it looks like, if it's a Ripple cake I'm eating it! I made a gluten free one this year, but used gingernuts instead of chocolate ripple biscuits, and put pomegranate seeds, cranberry sauce and pistachios on top.
Bored Trash Panda 2 years ago
It probably wouldn't look so bad if it didn't have all the brown and green powdery c**p on it.
LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
Without that title I honestly wouldn't have guessed it was a cake.
#54
Hmmm
BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago (edited)
okay that's not that bad. They just need to yk, cut the tops off the cakes so they're not round. And use a thinner icing for the drips
#55
Posted On An Aquarium Page…
SaneMinotaur (she/her) 2 years ago
You can see how much thought and time went into it; it's not like this was made by a professional pastry chef, sheesh. Nana did great! I'd have loved to have a grandma like this.
Not-a-Clue-What-to-Call-Myself 2 years ago
I completely agree. There's a huge difference between a home-made cake for a loved-one who will appreciate the care that's gone into it, even if it's not perfect, and a professional cake someone is expected to pay a lot for.
Load More Replies... Panaeolus Dream 2 years ago
I made an axolotl cake for my minecrafter's bday. It was so difficult. I think this is cute and Grandma was rocking!!
#56
I Ordered This Cake For My Husbands 10 Years Cancer Free
And I told them I wanted it black with orange for Halloween vibes. And this is what I picked up. Needless to say I didn’t pay for it. I don’t get where the problem was considering I chose a cake off their website. Just changed the color. Tasted just as it looks
Amused panda 2 years ago
Erm, have I missed something. They would have had to pay the balance when they picked it up. Unless the bakery realised they couldn't re-sell, and gave it to OP for free, how does OP know it tasted just as it looks?
BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
they probably refused to pay for it, and bakeries can't normally resell that. It's not what they ordered. And they probably posted this after they ate it
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Annabelle Derowitsch 2 years ago
Yeah, you don't like it but take off with it anyway? What a piece of sh*t
#57
I’m Howling
Seabeast 2 years ago
I guess it's safer than dowels if someone wants to push someone's face into it? That's all I can think of.
Load More Replies... Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
Do they know they aren't supposed to leave the cardboard between the layers?
BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
some bakers do! It's for support. You aren't supposed to see it tho 💀
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I’m Sorry If You’re In This Group But I Believe The 11 Year Old You Made This For Could Have Done Better
fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
This could've been a little neater, but it's not bad. At least you can tell what it's supposed to be!
ForKINGAndCOUNTRY_FAN 2 years ago
Hey it’s not bad! It’s easy to tell what it’s supposed to be!
#59
Found In The Comment Of A Mom Group I’m In! She Said “It Was A Two Day Project”
Robert Craig 2 years ago
That looks awesome I don't know what's wrong itj some of these posters
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
I believe this took 2 days. Look at all those little balls on each letter. Then, to assemble them. WOW!
#60
My Brother And His Wife Are Avid Campers And Decided To Have A Small Ceremony In The Bush Where We Camp. I Gifted Them The Cake And Thought Camping Theme Was Perfect. I Didn't Even Notice Until My Sister In Law Pointed It Out, Anyone Else See What's Wrong With The Tent "Flaps"
Cassidy Moore 2 years ago
Wouldnt have even thought something was wrong unless of course someone makes it inappropriate, over all good cake though
Robert Craig 2 years ago
Tell sil go get some from her hubby and she won't see that in everything
#61
These Are All Cakes Advertised By The Same Baker On Facebook Marketplace, Yes They Are Charging For These Sad Creations
Domi 2 years ago
That price? Really? I don't know what the prices are in the USA, but I calculated it according to the exchange rate (in euros it's €1131.57), for which I could buy, for example, an electric bicycle.
Toni Ahlgren 2 years ago
I suppose with a lot of these marketplaces, one needs to insert a a price, like any price and the real price will be negotiated later. People usually put the price at 1234 as those numbers are neatly next to each other, which also signals the others that this is indeed a fake price.
Load More Replies... LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
A little far down for people to see this but unless you're joking, stop commenting on the price 1234. It's a Facebook placeholder price if you don't put the actual price in.
#62
Hmmm
Paulo Freitas 2 years ago
Heavy breething in " Van Gogh "... Where is the fail here? This is stunning.
Rae Ramirez 2 years ago
I don’t think this is a fail. I think you did a very good job. I knew exactly what it was.
#63
Hmmm
fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
I see nothing wrong with this. Just your average, everyday demon egg casings. The black goo means they're going to hatch soon! Not sure why it's on a post about cakes though...
#64
At Least It Wasn’t A Customer Order…? Mmmmkay
RoanTheMad 2 years ago
yep, that's a "thanks for the frosting" and "will 100% do this again" eyes
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#65
Hmmm
Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
Spots are too round and at least one needs to be draped over the edge.
2WheelTravlr 2 years ago
Gosh, I don't know, maybe look at some photos of cows? I know, it's tough to find cow images, but hey you're a professional...right??
MongoMarcia 2 years ago
So what is a cow/train cake supposed to look like? Is that even a thing?
BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
I assume she also ordered a different train cake
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Left: The Ops Request. Right: The Local Bakery's Interpretation
Toni Kay 2 years ago
For custom orders, I would assume you pay when you order it or maybe half?
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Your Killing Them
Bored Trash Panda 2 years ago
Looks like they didn't put supports in it so the weight of the layers is squishing itself.
LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
I appreciate the effort but there's too much fondant. And again, it's well done but if I gave that to my nephew, he'd start crying.
Klondike Penguin 2 years ago
Joshua may be three years old, but he is definitely more talented at making cakes than the parent(s) that made this abomination.
#68
Found In The Wild On My Fb Feed. People Are Saying It's Amazing... I Think It Looks Like 💩 😬 😳
Liz Clarke 2 years ago
That's the colour of a highland cow though (gingery brown), I think it looks fine.
Load More Replies... Bored Trash Panda 2 years ago
Definitely needs to be a different color... if it was, it might look better. The flowers look good though.....
LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
More cows? Or an excuse to use icing? I'm just throwing this out there but its a cake, you don't need to be based in reality. Give it pink or blue fur or something.
#69
She Was Laughing At Herself In The Tiktok. I Thought It Was Too Funny Not To Share. It’s Supposed To Be Her Dad Relaxing In His Chair
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago (edited)
Deadpool vibes. At least he wasn't shirt cockin it!
#70
My Friend Typically Makes Great Designs, But The Literal Screwdriver Took Me Out
Lou Cam 2 years ago
Ah it's just a cookie cake. My kid gets these because she can't stand actual cake. It's just a large cookie and there's only so much you can do with the icing really. Bet it still tastes nice.
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#71
😬
Cerise Hood 2 years ago
Most of the cakes on this thread only have a terrible color scheme. Had there been more thought in the coloring, then they won't look as ugly.
Currentlylost 2 years ago
Some of these aren’t bad, like just a tiny few, like this one. Idk why they’re here
#72
Just Because They Have A Business Doesn't Mean They Should Be Making Cakes/Desserts
Bored Trash Panda 2 years ago (edited)
If it was a little smoother it would be better, but its cute and not bad at all.
LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
This is really good, the fork and the frosting and whatnot. But I would have found little plastic figurines instead of just paper printouts.
#73
Someone Commented That It Was Good For A Novice And She Replied That She’s A Professional Baker
Panaeolus Dream 2 years ago
What bothers me is it smooth or is it textured?!?! If I had one or the other this would be so so amazing. The top drips throw it off for me.
LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
I really love this but the definition of professional is that you are getting paid for what you do. I've seen cakes from people who have been making and decorating cakes for YEARS, they come up with stuff you couldn't dream of doing.
Terry Tobias 2 years ago
I thought it was ok until I realized that the gold decorations were ready-made stick-ons. A professional baker would be able to make decorations themselves.
#74
It’s A Campfire…… Cute Idea, Poor Execution In So Many Ways
devotedtodreams 2 years ago
The flame itself looks more like a flower, but I like its vibrant colors.
#75
Hmmm… (Posted In My Local Marketplace)
Cassidy Moore 2 years ago
This is the best one, im sorry I know it can be better but this is for a 1 year old and I absolutely LOVE the Lorax
#76
Hmmm
Living Example 2 years ago
It's an artifact called a record turntable. It was used to extract sounds from a vinyl disc. I happen to have one and find the results quite likeable.
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Panaeolus Dream 2 years ago
I know what a record player is/does and still had to look at the comments to see what it was supposed to be....
KeKe The Panda 2 years ago
Love your user! I'm a huge fan of them too, they are my absolute favorite and I even have all of their albums! So happy to see a fellow fan on bp!
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My husband may possibly like this... at least the concept, lol
#77
Noice
fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
This is way better than I could've done on a first attempt. Or a 6th attempt for that matter.
Shark Lady 2 years ago
The Baker didn't put enough supports in each tier to take the weight of the top layer.
Panaeolus Dream 2 years ago
The only thing really wrong is it is slightly crooked. The fondant work is pretty good and the piping is tight. I don't see this as a fail.
#78
My Personal Favorite Is The Line Of Green Frosting That Just Doesn’t Go At All
Craftyparrott 2 years ago
This was definitely a scrape cake. As in the original design wasn't selling so they scraped off the original design but it must haven't come off very good so they did this to it. Yuck
#79
Hmmm
#80
0 Points For Gryffindor
~MushroomFrog~ 2 years ago
Since this is number 70 it looks like this is saying 700 points for griffindor
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
On the bright side, the broom doesn't look like a giant wenis
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#81
Hmmm
Wendy Kubas 2 years ago
Why? Just....why? Whatever your reasoning is, the only appropriate reply is "No." No to the cake, NO, to the name. No No No No. Smh...that poor kid.
Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago (edited)
I'm already mentally listing all the humiliating nicknames the bullies are going to give this kid when he reaches school age. "P.i.s.s" is one of the nicer ones.
Zoe Vokes 2 years ago
Would you tease a child when his parents are gun obsessed?
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Giulia Fortunati 2 years ago
I'm wondering if the gun for the topper is a real gun, but I'm afraid of the answer...
fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
Why? Why would you name a child pistol? Although I think my cousin gave his daughter the name he gave one of his many guns, so who am I to talk.
#82
Hmmm
Couldnt_find_a_decent_name 2 years ago
No it’s not the best cake but it’s definitely not the worst one I’ve seen
Kiss Army 2 years ago
And the person who ordered it was happy, so what's the problem?
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Tamsin Boldick 2 years ago
Spherical cakes are hard - buttercream on spherical cakes is a whole new league! Fondant would have been easier to work with but I think the baker did well & it's obvious what it's meant to be.
~MushroomFrog~ 2 years ago
The reason this one is bad is prob because it's hard to make round cakes.
#83
Hmmm
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 2 years ago
The fact that she tried and you can still tell what it's supposed to be... I see nothing wrong with this one.
#84
A Coworker Of Mine Is Is Starting Up A Side Business Selling Cakes. She Just Did This Cake And Cake Pops For A Baby Shower
fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
First glance: "it's a little lopsided, but it's still cute" second look: "what in gods name is wrong with that baby?!"
Mommy Panda 2 years ago
I think it looks really good! (just don't zoom in to the babies face though)
Screaming Pumpkin guts 2 years ago
Top one is really good it's just the baby that's a little wonky
#85
Local Baker [he Does It As A Side-Job] Just Posted This Cake & His Caption Appropriately Describes My Thoughts About The Cake!
![Local Baker [he Does It As A Side-Job] Just Posted This Cake & His Caption Appropriately Describes My Thoughts About The Cake!](https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/funny-cake-shaming-63d3d16cc6298__700.jpg "Local Baker [he Does It As A Side-Job] Just Posted This Cake & His Caption Appropriately Describes My Thoughts About The Cake!")
#86
Ordered A Cake At Giant For My Friends Baby Shower, Ordered It Out Of The Book They Had At The Bakery. Left Is What I Ordered, Right Is What They Gave Me. Obviously Not What I Ordered At All
Amused panda 2 years ago
Anyone would think the bakery didn't look at their own book to see how they were supposed to decorate it.
#87
It Still Tasted Delicious, And The Writing Gave Us A Really Good Laugh. I Think Some Poor Unprepared Soul Was Thrown Into The Cake Writing Job! Happy 8th Birthday Kadin
Rae Ramirez 2 years ago (edited)
Some poor soul was probably forced into writing on it because you didn’t order a cake and you got one from the case probably after the decorators, or the bakers had already left!!!! As a pastry chef and former grocery store cake decorator I speak from experience. I also used to have to try to train these kids who worked at night how to write on a cake with no knowledge or experience whatsoever.
#88
Hmmm
#89
But Is It Though?
Corvus 2 years ago
I suppose they were going for Captain Rex... like what would happen to him, if he fell into an incinerator.
whodunnitfan2013 2 years ago
Noooo! Captain Rex! I loved Captain Rex as a kid!
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Found This In My Local Buy And Sell
devotedtodreams 2 years ago
It looks alright, but I daresay I'd prefer a real turkey over a cake that looks like one. But hey, similar visuals for both dinner and dessert!
#91
From A Professional Baker. Who I Almost Booked For My Wedding
#92
The Lashes Too
Theoretical Empiricist 2 years ago
I'm just picturing it being revealed with its ears on fire.
LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
OK, using actual false eyelashes was a misstep but otherwise, not bad. Bottom layer needs more frosting.
#93
This Poor Wedding Cake…
#94
Hmmm
Marie Dahme 2 years ago
Okay as I unicorn 🦄 lover, I approve! Very pretty and doesn’t belong on this list.
Mary Kelly 2 years ago
a little kid would be thrilled with this cake, even if an adult would judge harshly
Currentlylost 2 years ago
It’s um… that’s one way to do it.. unique take on how horse legs work
#95
I Think This Person May Not Like Their Daughter In Law All That Much 🤢
Biofish23 2 years ago
This just looks like a basic homemade cake, the only thing shame worthy here is the dirty background.
Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
Well. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. 🤢
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LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
It's the thought that counts (and the flavour and taste) and I'm not afraid to wreck some artwork. Gimmie!
ForKINGAndCOUNTRY_FAN 2 years ago
Is that a baby changing station? It looks like there was an accident made on the wall…
#96
Hmmm
patricia patricia 2 years ago
Grey is a really unfortunate colour choice for a cake. It looks so unappetising!
#97
Sloppy. Posted On Professional Bakery Website. $75!!!!
Paulo Freitas 2 years ago
Maybe " sloppy " was the idea, because 1st it looks intencional, 2nd it looks gorgeous.
Lyone Fein 2 years ago
Not sloppy really. This abstract style is the way they are teaching high end cake design these days.
Panaeolus Dream 2 years ago
I love the duel layer the green separated from the cow print is really neat! I love this.
LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
It's fine. But not worth 75. Nor even at today's inflation for ingredients. Was the cow figurine from schleich? That would explain some of the price.
#98
Saw This Cake Today Omg Looks Like A Kid Did It
morticia_b85 2 years ago
OP has never seen the destruction kids cause. No child would produce this. Defo not a fail
#99
For Context: The Rectangle Cake Is What Was Advertised And The Circle Cake Is What Was Delivered 😂
Tara Moov 2 years ago
If they didn't have the ability to draw by hand they shouldn't have advertised the cake on the left on their website, which is drawn in frosting and not printed in edible ink on edible paper (which isn't tasty at all). And that generic red printed lettering is straight-up Dwight Schrute!
Not-a-Clue-What-to-Call-Myself 2 years ago
Not bad, but not as advertised. I'd have been disappointed as well.
Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
They could have at least edited out the writing on the original cake. What a crappy cop out.
#100
These Are All Cakes Advertised By The Same Baker On Facebook Marketplace, Yes They Are Charging For These Sad Creations
Purple Sprinkles 2 years ago (edited)
It's not acctually the price, it's a place holder on Facebook Marketplace. They usually do that when the price varies by size and style.
Load More Replies... Ches Yamada 2 years ago
Yeah but this doesn't really look like Molang other than it's a white bunny. Molang is round, so it doesn't transfer well to a cake this way. Should have done it as a decoration, not make the cake on the side.
#101
At A Local Wedding Venue. Even For A Grooms Cake It’s Awful
SewingStaffy 2 years ago
There is literally nothing wrong with this cake. May not be for everyone but it's hardly a fail
Marie Dahme 2 years ago
Can anyone tell this is a redneck wedding? Look for muddin games, camo and orange wedding dress, and of course instead of an ice sculpture: there will be a Velveeta cheese carving ! Imagine your own tacky redneck wedding monstrosities lol. (Been to a redneck wedding so yeah…this happens)
Panaeolus Dream 2 years ago
I think it is a good groomsman cake. My sister's father had a set of boobs as his grooms cake!
#102
My Local Bakery
Amused panda 2 years ago
Other than the placement of the letters, I don't see anything wrong with this. They would have been better starting Happy above Charizard's head.
Marco Marques 2 years ago (edited)
It´s quite good, actually, and doesn't deserve to be on this list (apart fo the letters placement, i mean!)
Reenzy Bennington 2 years ago
Pretty sure you can take the letters off and rearrange them but the cake is awesome!
#103
Hmmm
Craftyparrott 2 years ago
Whenever I see black icing on a cake that's a pass for me. Black icing uses a lot of food coloring. Don't get me wrong it's a great black color but no
#104
What They Wanted And What They Got
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
After looking at it for 5 minutes, the horn on the top is way bigger and the mane was done in rainbow icing, as opposed to layering rainbow colors. If a five year old notices this and makes a big deal, parenting fail not a cake fail. If they knocked a little off the price, I'd be cool.
Qia Munther 2 years ago
But very bad piping. Why post pictures of a design if you can"t replicate it?
#105
One Of The Kardashian Kids, Birthday Cakes. What Poor Execution
RedMarbles 2 years ago
Yeah, I don't know. Apparently there are a lot of cake critics here who wouldn't be caught dead in the proximity of anything less than an impeccable, high-priced work of fine art to cut up and eat.
Load More Replies... Not-a-Clue-What-to-Call-Myself 2 years ago
I mean, it's not terrible by any standards, but you might expect someone that wealthy to have something completely perfect.
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
HOW TRAUMATIC! I'm sure it was given to them for free anyway. So deserving, those Kartrashians.
Bored Trash Panda 2 years ago
I don't get why some of these are on this list... Not perfect, but not a fail.
#106
Saw This Posted This Morning
Panaeolus Dream 2 years ago (edited)
I almost made one like this for my daughter. She changed her mind last minute and wanted Mulan and flowers. This is super cute.
#107
This Baker Usually Makes Really Beautiful Cakes, But I Feel Like This One Was A Miss. Supposed To Be Disco Themed
Tardis42 2 years ago
I think there's a difference between, "this is not a well done cake" and "this cake doesn't meet the requirements." It's a lovely cake overall. I can see this being really nice for a baby shower, or birthday party. Buuuuuuut, if this is supposed to be a DISCO theme, it does fall short. The pink, purple, white and blue bulb on the bottom should have been silver. If you asked, what's the theme of this cake, Disco wouldn't come to mind for me.
Serenity Now! 2 years ago
This one is not bad at all; just not sure why a dog would go along with a disco theme.
#108
It’s The Eyes For Me
Marie Dahme 2 years ago
I dunno, this took some effort. If Ariel is not a doll and she’s made out of fondant and gum paste…I’d say that’s pretty dang nice.
Screaming Pumpkin guts 2 years ago
WTF come on people nobody cares about freakin EYES this most definitely does not belong here
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Alexandra Davis 2 years ago
Most of these are not fails! Yes they may not be professional level cakes, but for home decorators they're great! I'd rather have a home made cake that some I love has taken their time and energy to make for me than a cake that's cost £100's! You should be celebrating that so many people want to try and make cakes for people. When I was a teacher, I had a rule that I would make a birthday cake for each child in my form group (same group of kids I saw each morning before lessons started). Lots of kids (11-16) would tell me they'd never had a cake home made for them before ever and some kids would cry as they'd never had any birthday cake before- home made it shop bought! Having 16 year old kids crying happy tears because they had blown out candles on a birthday cake if their own for the first time in their life was both upsetting and rewarding. Thank your self lucky you have any cake and even more so that someone you love made it instead of laughing because it's not cake boss level
GoGoPDX 2 years ago
It looks like a lot of these were made by people who are not professional, or maybe even great at it, but they were made with love for someone. Cakes are expensive, and sometimes it is fun to try and make a special cake for your loved ones celebration. I would much rather have a far from perfect cake that my mom put the time and effort into making over a perfect store bought cake anyway. I refuse to shame 98% of the cakes in this list because even though they may look silly or weird or whatever, someone worked hard to try and make someone else's day special.
Linda Lee 2 years ago
My friend was across the country and alone for his birthday during covid. I baked him a birthday cake and sent him a picture. My right arm was in a sling due to a dislocated shoulder. The cake looked awful but he loved it because of my efforts.
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VonBlade 2 years ago
Today on BP, for reasons that utterly escape me, we'll be pointing and laughing at people trying their best.
Suzy Creamcheese 2 years ago
I'll lay odds that most of the commenters trashing these efforts couldn't do better.
RoanTheMad 2 years ago
all joking aside, Stop being so judgy about cakes. The taste matters FAR more than the appearance imo, not to mention not everyone here is professional, they are just starting out. You're not just suddenly an expert at something.
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
Alot of these cakes are decent if not really good. The others though definitely make me feel better about my abilities
Alexandra Davis 2 years ago
Most of these are not fails! Yes they may not be professional level cakes, but for home decorators they're great! I'd rather have a home made cake that some I love has taken their time and energy to make for me than a cake that's cost £100's! You should be celebrating that so many people want to try and make cakes for people. When I was a teacher, I had a rule that I would make a birthday cake for each child in my form group (same group of kids I saw each morning before lessons started). Lots of kids (11-16) would tell me they'd never had a cake home made for them before ever and some kids would cry as they'd never had any birthday cake before- home made it shop bought! Having 16 year old kids crying happy tears because they had blown out candles on a birthday cake if their own for the first time in their life was both upsetting and rewarding. Thank your self lucky you have any cake and even more so that someone you love made it instead of laughing because it's not cake boss level
GoGoPDX 2 years ago
It looks like a lot of these were made by people who are not professional, or maybe even great at it, but they were made with love for someone. Cakes are expensive, and sometimes it is fun to try and make a special cake for your loved ones celebration. I would much rather have a far from perfect cake that my mom put the time and effort into making over a perfect store bought cake anyway. I refuse to shame 98% of the cakes in this list because even though they may look silly or weird or whatever, someone worked hard to try and make someone else's day special.
Linda Lee 2 years ago
My friend was across the country and alone for his birthday during covid. I baked him a birthday cake and sent him a picture. My right arm was in a sling due to a dislocated shoulder. The cake looked awful but he loved it because of my efforts.
Load More Replies... VonBlade 2 years ago
Today on BP, for reasons that utterly escape me, we'll be pointing and laughing at people trying their best.
Suzy Creamcheese 2 years ago
I'll lay odds that most of the commenters trashing these efforts couldn't do better.
RoanTheMad 2 years ago
all joking aside, Stop being so judgy about cakes. The taste matters FAR more than the appearance imo, not to mention not everyone here is professional, they are just starting out. You're not just suddenly an expert at something.
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
Alot of these cakes are decent if not really good. The others though definitely make me feel better about my abilities
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