Some Of These DIY Cakes Turned Out Better Than Others

There’s a saying that “cooking is an art, but baking is a science,” and as a passionate home baker, I totally agree. Some cakes are made so perfectly they look more like art pieces than something you’d want to eat.

But for every stunning cake masterpiece, there’s one that looks like it was decorated by someone who was either blindfolded or slightly tipsy. Sometimes, it’s just wiser to leave the decorating to the pros.

Happy 21st Birthday

Most girls probably recall playing with Barbie dolls during childhood, only to trade them for bottles of alcohol as they grow up.

This baker decided to celebrate that shift with a friend’s birthday cake. If a Barbie doll looking like she’s had too much, paired with a bottle of Fireball, doesn’t make an impression, nothing will.

The Tropics Are Calling

When you picture a wedding cake, you likely imagine multiple tiers covered in white fondant, adorned with soft pastel pink flowers. This cake breaks all those expectations.

Made for a wedding, it’s crowned with macarons, vibrant flowers, and bold shades of red, yellow, and orange, finished with a striking gold drip. It’s making me crave a piña colada, a beach lounger, and a slice of this cake as I watch the sun set.

Ice Cream Is In On It Too

It turns out it’s not just regular cake we have to watch out for—ice cream cakes are adding a whole new kind of stress to our lives.

Is your dog actually a dog, or will he start melting if he’s left out in the sun?

Miles Is Not A Fan

Picture someone honoring you by baking not just your favorite cake flavor, but also a cake shaped to look like you.

Now imagine you’re a cat—and this is what they bring out. Yep, this right here is exactly why cats can’t stand humans.

Fun With Florals

Ideal for spring, this cake is adorned with beautifully piped flowers and delicate sprigs of greenery. Known as a “wreath cake,” it’s so lovely it could easily double as a decoration on someone’s front door.

Honestly, I’m not sure which is more impressive—their talent with floral piping or their handwriting.

An Untraditional Baby Shower

Instead of the usual pink or blue for a baby shower, this novice baker took a more unique approach.

Covered in multiple shades of green buttercream, accented with a white drip, and topped with gold sprinkles, this cake is sure to wow every guest. Its stunning appearance might just tempt any expectant mom to devour the entire thing in one bite.

Eat My Pants

The Simpsons have long been celebrated for their vibrant characters and memorable catchphrases that remain hilarious even decades on, like “Everything’s coming up Milhouse!”, “Me fail English? That’s unpossible!”, and “…I was saying boo-urns.”

While Bart’s iconic “Eat my shorts” is a fan favorite, it seems this aspiring cake decorator didn’t share the same enthusiasm for the show.

The Resemblance Is Uncanny

Cake decorating isn’t an exact science—it’s an art that demands patience, proper tools, and a steady hand. Bless his heart, this husband had none of those.

That said, credit where it’s due: he did manage to capture He-Man’s iconic flowing locks.

A Daughter’s Birthday

Hiring a professional baker is often the simpler choice, but some parents prefer to put in extra effort to make their child’s birthday truly special.

This parent definitely falls into that category. With rainbows, My Little Pony toys, and vibrant balloons, their daughter is bound to think her parent is the world’s greatest baker.

Walt Disney Does Not Approve

Who is this cheerful little creature meant to represent? Why, it’s none other than the beloved cartoon duck who famously goes without pants—Donald Duck!

However, this version doesn’t quite have Disney’s charm. Instead, he looks like he’s been through a wild three-day binge and is now paying the price—or maybe he just crawled out of the depths of hell. Honestly, it’s hard to say.

The Buttercream Queen

This husband is so impressed with the incredible cakes his wife makes that he can’t help but brag about her skills to the world.

At this point, if she hasn’t started her own bakery, she definitely should.

Perfect For A Bridal Shower

With its vanilla flavor, white chocolate decoration, and adorable rosé wine bottle accents, this cake seems like the ideal treat for a bridal shower or bachelorette party.

It brings together the two greatest loves of my life: cake and wine.

Flower Power

Piping buttercream flowers might seem tricky, but with some practice, anyone can get the hang of it, and it’s a breathtaking way to embellish an otherwise simple cake.

This amateur baker has clearly mastered the technique, and their flower cakes are truly artistic. If their cakes are this beautiful, I can’t help but wonder how gorgeous their garden must be!

A Thing Of Beauty

With its stunning decorations, flawless candy melt drips, and vibrant frosting layers, this cake is so beautifully crafted that even Willy Wonka would be impressed.

Are they available to make my next birthday cake?

Paleontologist Meets Artist

While baking itself is a science due to the complex intertwining of ingredients during the baking process, decorating the desserts is a true art.

Not only is this user a talented baker, but they’re also a phenomenal artist. As a kid, what’s cooler than a dinosaur-themed birthday cake?

Don’t Hurt Mommy’s Feelings

Unfortunately, sometimes DIY cakes backfire spectacularly, and in this case, the saying “it’s the thought that counts” definitely applies.

Whether it was supposed to be Bulbasaur from Pokémon or maybe a green cloud with legs, we’ll never know. But this photo is so spectacular this family needs to proudly display it on the fireplace mantle. The longer he smiles the more he dies inside.

Get Out Of My Swamp!

So this person tried to do their friend a solid and bake them a Shrek-themed cake for their birthday. The operative word here is “tried.”

This cake is so hilariously decorated that even Shrek thinks it’s ugly (and he’s an ogre).

A Very Friendly Hedgehog

What was supposed to be a hedgehog chocolate cake soon turned into the stuff of nightmares. It looks like it wandered straight out of a Tim Burton movie. I want to know the person who looked at this cake and thought to themselves, “You know what this cake is missing? Teeth.”

If I can’t ever unsee this photo again then neither can you. Sweet dreams.

Let’s Play A Game Of Leap Forg

Now I’m no animal expert, but I don’t think that’s what frogs actually look like, and I doubt the person who made this cake has ever actually seen a frog.

Somewhere, Kermit the Forg is wondering why they massacred his brethren like this.

Red Velvet Ribs

We’re usually more of a smokey barbecue or honey garlic ribs kind of person, but red velvet with lemon cream frosting probably wouldn’t be the worst flavor for a rack of ribs, right?

Outback Steakhouse should add this to their dessert menu.