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Is this cake embarrassing?

413 replies

Juststickitonthetopandcallitaday · 23/06/2026 14:29

This

Would you be embarrassed to serve it at a party?

Is this cake embarrassing?
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Yellow544 · Yesterday 22:08

ThisMellowCat · Yesterday 21:36

Have you asked your daughter what she thinks?
here’s some ideas to make it better.
✅ Smooth & tidy frosting gently

• Warm your metal spatula/knife under hot water, wipe dry, then lightly glide over ridges and messy spots — melt the chocolate frosting just enough to blend uneven texture without ruining flowers or toppers. Do sides first, then the top.

✅ Fix wobbly/leaning toppers

• Tuck a tiny pea‑sized dot of extra frosting/royal icing behind each capybara figure, candle ring, and the card sign to lock them upright and level; no need to lift them fully.

✅ Elevate the flowers

• Add 1 tiny dot of edible pearl/white sugar pearl, gold lustre dust, or contrasting sprinkle right on each flower centre — instantly looks polished. Lightly brush petal edges with a dry clean brush to wipe stray frosting smudges.

✅ Clean the base edge

• Run a toothpick wrapped in a tiny bit of kitchen paper along where cake meets plate to wipe smears; keep the bottom neat.

Why bother with the AI message? The OP asked for peoples opinions not an what Chatgpt thinks!

WhatcakeshalIbaketoday · Yesterday 22:12

omghereistrouble · 23/06/2026 14:42

my birthday in a few weeks and i would love this

Hint hint…..🤪

Plmnki · Yesterday 22:12

AdjectiveColourNoun · 23/06/2026 14:31

Of course not, it looks great and appropriate for an 8yo. Although maybe a bit small depending how many you are serving to. Is it so small you couldn’t fit an 80 on it, in which case it might be a bit babyish.

Thank goodness this isn’t intended for an 80 yr old birthday party then - eh? Anything else totally pointless you’d like to add?

FFSItsTooHot · Yesterday 22:34

Looks fine to me! What's embarrassing about it?

MoonWoman69 · Yesterday 22:38

It's ok for home made. Professionally made, then yes, embarrassing!

Mumtobabyhavoc · Yesterday 22:46

Yellow544 · Yesterday 22:06

Such an unnecessary unpleasant comment. I think the cake looks great and clearly so do the majority of other commenters.

Some people think a critique is requested... 🙄

Goldensilver81 · Yesterday 22:46

The cake looks delicious. But, presentation could be better. I hope you didn’t pay for that. A M&S cake would’ve have been better

Namechange902 · Yesterday 22:47

I would be more embarrassed at the massive quantity I would probably eat and how much I would get on my face.

Namechange902 · Yesterday 22:53

Just thinking with the heat, is it secure? You don’t want a layer sliding off if it starts melting when in display, if you haven’t already could you get some skewers to put through and hide them with the frosting?

Catpuss66 · Yesterday 22:54

My mom made one cake for me when I was 9 it was wonky it was a pink windmill. I never got to taste it but never forgot the effort she put in I licked the bowl. Sure your daughter will love it.

Rottweilermummy · Yesterday 22:55

If i had made it myself, I would be quite pleased with it. If i had paid to have a professional make it, then I wouldn't be so pleased , but would still serve it if too late to do anything about it.

GeoffTrotsky · Yesterday 23:08

It looks great- if someone is embarassed by it and they made it they should be encouraged and their opinion of their own work boosted. If the didn't make it and are saying they are embarassed about it, they have a spiteful and unpleasant attitude and need to be either challenged firmly or competely ignored and isolated

Ladamesansmerci · Yesterday 23:20

I hate the trend for professional cakes, especially for children's parties! It looks cute, OP, and most importantly, made with love. One of my fondest birthday memories is my mum's chocolate orange cake every year.

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