Do you think the person who made this cake is a complete amateur?

[Melloplan]

Just that really. Curious as I got a funny comment.

Not a serious post at all. My feelings won’t be hurt. In full transparency the buttercream did not have time to set. Lunch was earlier than planned so the buttercream wasn’t entirely firm. Still tasted good. Sponges weren’t slipping apart of anything.

Made in an air BnB without piping bags, mixer etc.

I wouldn’t pay for it. But if brought to a family or friends event would happily try it and only care about the taste.

It looks like a very nice homemade cake to me, not professionally made, so yes amateur, but that's not a bad thing.

I’ll also say this is the crap side. We gave the birthday girl the “good” side 😂

Well, it doesn't look like a professionally made cake. But it does look like a lovely home baked cake. I'd be very happy if someone made me that for my birthday.

It looks homemade, but I like that. Looks tasty!

Not a complete amateur as the cake is solid! Plus it looks delicious.

I assume that you are an amateur? Looks perfectly fine for something a friend brought around.

It's obviously a home made cake, but the sponge has a good rise and I would definitely have a big slice of you are offering!

I think it looks great and just the type of homemade cake I would enjoy!

It looks yummy. It’s homemade cake 🍰 always the best sort of cake imho 🥰

It looks lovely and if it tasted nice, that's all that matters.

Okay maybe amateur isn’t the right word but complete novice

Yes. A professional would have ensured consistent raspberry placement.

I am very very amateur and reckon I could give that a go.

If this isn't to your usual standard, like you say, you're in an Airbnb without your usual equipment etc - don't let it bother you.

It's a lovely homemade cake. Really not keen on the idea that we all have to be professional level bakers or else pay a pro.

If I made it a anyone was a whinging twat about it I wouldn’t let them have any 😆

I'm an amateur and I've made a better looking cake while completely hammered 😁

That said, when it comes to cake I don't think it matters that much unless you're being paid, as long as it tastes good!

It just looks like your average home-made cake.

Not 'professional' but still lovely.

I think it looks really good 👍

What was the funny comment? It’s a completely acceptable home made cake, I’d be happy cutting into that.

It looks delicious!

I think a novice could make that cake, it's just a sponge. Again, that doesn't make it bad.

What is it that was said, perhaps you'd be better off posting about what actually happened?

Is there any left?
(Passes plate.)

Looks like a homemade cake.

Is that an issue in your circle of family and friends?

Yes, it’s clearly a home made cake but still looks lovely.

I’d expect a bought cake made by a professional baker to look absolute perfection in comparison.

I have a couple of friends who make amazing cakes at home for family but they’re still not going to be as good as someone who has spent years training professionally and perfecting their skills. 🤔