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Is this cake embarrassing?

421 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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Locutus2000 · 23/06/2026 17:31

The dead fish is an interesting choice, but looks amazing overall.

Is this cake embarrassing?
Daisydoesnt · 23/06/2026 17:32

Juststickitonthetopandcallitaday · 23/06/2026 17:28

They are edible

I think by edible flowers the PP meant actual flowers that are edible, like viola or borage.

sesquipedalian · 23/06/2026 17:33

OP, I guarantee the DC will love it. You are worrying unnecessarily.

Duvetdayforme · 23/06/2026 17:35

I think it looks great! Well done!

stichguru · 23/06/2026 17:35

If if was a professionally made cake that I had decided to order and pay to have professionally made, that would in no way be good enough, but if it was a hobby baker then it's fab!

Juststickitonthetopandcallitaday · 23/06/2026 17:36

Locutus2000 · 23/06/2026 17:31

The dead fish is an interesting choice, but looks amazing overall.

😂Is that what it is?

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Juststickitonthetopandcallitaday · 23/06/2026 17:37

Daisydoesnt · 23/06/2026 17:32

I think by edible flowers the PP meant actual flowers that are edible, like viola or borage.

For a kids cake 🤣

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Shufflebumnessie · 23/06/2026 17:37

I think it's adorable. If someone lovingly home made this for me, I'd be delighted (& I'm 47!!). I know my 9 year old DD would love it too. Very cute & not embarrassing.

Theworldsgonemadagain · 23/06/2026 17:39

I think it's great you made the effort it looks fine and it probably will taste lovely. I made my son a sonic cake once, it looked a bit shit but he was well pleased with it. It's mad to spend £££ on a cake.

Superscared · 23/06/2026 17:39

Please stop overthinking this - it’s a great homemade cake made with love for your daughter ♥️

NewGoldFox · 23/06/2026 17:40

Just to add, it’s a lovely cake you should be proud that you have spent the most precious commodity (time) on making something for your daughter.
Ignore the snarky comments, there are some real dingbats on this thread.

Rubyupbeat · 23/06/2026 17:43

It's really nice

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 23/06/2026 17:53

I thought they were guinea-pigs until I put my other glasses on ( though TBF , guinea-pigs are poundshop capybars Grin )
No offence guinea-pigs , DD and I kept loads of them.

But , eight pages and no-one posted this :
Not sensitive image but it'll make you go squeeeeee Grin

Is this cake embarrassing?
Anyahyacinth · 23/06/2026 17:53

No it’s adorable ♥️

Juststickitonthetopandcallitaday · 23/06/2026 17:55

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 23/06/2026 17:53

I thought they were guinea-pigs until I put my other glasses on ( though TBF , guinea-pigs are poundshop capybars Grin )
No offence guinea-pigs , DD and I kept loads of them.

But , eight pages and no-one posted this :
Not sensitive image but it'll make you go squeeeeee Grin

Cuteness!

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AgentPidge · 23/06/2026 18:00

What? It's great!

CoffeeIsMyLove · 23/06/2026 18:01

It's lovely! Homemade ones are always the best. My son turned 5 earlier this month and he's also capybara mad.

ETA it's meant to be a capy hot tub 🤣

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PurpleReindeer2 · 23/06/2026 18:04

It's lovely OP 🥰

Phonicshaskilledmeoff · 23/06/2026 18:04

My 9 year old would be thrilled with that (and proud of me for making it!)

user293948849167 · 23/06/2026 18:06

It looks lovely

Peterdottir · 23/06/2026 18:06

Juststickitonthetopandcallitaday · 23/06/2026 16:59

Why?

Because I think I'd make a right hash of it!

Mumandcarer80 · 23/06/2026 18:06

It’s just a little lop sided. As long as it tastes good it wouldn’t bother me.

canklesmctacotits · 23/06/2026 18:09

It’s very cute and looks intentionally so! And from someone who also lives in an area where birthdays are often ridiculously OTT, I bet you’ll be doing lots of people a favour in making this OK. Nobody likes spending £300 on a kids’ birthday cake…

foodyum · 23/06/2026 18:11

Fuck me that looks tasty 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

Juststickitonthetopandcallitaday · 23/06/2026 18:15

I’m wondering if I should put some Maltesers around the bottom of the cake

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