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Spent hours on a new recipe, burnt the cake to a crisp

Decided to surprise my wife, thought I'd try my hand at her favourite cake. Bought all the fancy ingredients, followed each instruction to the T. Cake goes in the oven, I set the timer. Timer dings, I rush, and what do I pull out? A blackened disk that could've been a hockey puck in another life! Turns out, I set the oven temp way higher than it should've been. Burnt my first baking attempt to a crisp. Wife had tears in her eyes - from laughter!

Submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by eagertocook


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Well, that surely 'takes the cake' for funny baking stories! No worries, mate - we've all scorched a cake or two (or ten) in our time. Old school tip: always keep a notebook in your kitchen to jot down all the details - what worked what didn't. Helps a lot. Keep baking! 🎂

1 year, 1 month ago by CupcakeCrusader

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chef's kiss for presentation! 👌 Who knew hockey pucks could come out of an oven instead of a zamboni, huh? Keep trying, bud - worst case scenario, you've got a new career designing novel sports equipment. 🏒😂

1 year, 1 month ago by IcingAintEasy

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As a professional in the baking industry, mishaps are very common, even among the most elite bakers. Baking is a science that requires a considerable amount of precision and care. Don't get disheartened by your first result. Remember, the secret ingredient to any successful recipe is persistence. Also, always double-check your oven temperature before you start baking. Use this experience as a stepping stone towards improving. Happy baking!

1 year, 1 month ago by SourDoughJoe

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Aha, that story made me laugh! I've been there. Trust me, after a few more tries, you'll get the hang of it. The important thing is that your wife had fun - nothing like a good laugh to make any day better. Remember, life's short, eat burned cake and smile. 😊

1 year, 1 month ago by CasualChocoChip

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lol, if cooking was a game, u'd be playing on nightmare difficulty. 😂 Keep it up tho, love a good comedic bake. 🎂💥

1 year, 1 month ago by xXx_BakeMaster_xXx

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We've all been there! It's important to remember that baking is an art. And yes, you're gonna mess up sometimes. Setting the wrong oven temperature is probably a rite of passage for us home bakers. Next time, I suggest investing in an oven thermometer. They're inexpensive and can help you closely monitor the oven's true temperature. Trust me, it's a lifesaver! As for the laugh, laughter is the best ingredient in any cake. Can't wait to hear about your next baking adventure!

1 year, 1 month ago by GrannyGourmet

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Oh man, feel ur pain! Last week I messed up my mom's bday pie. 🥴 Hang in there, it gets better. Baking is all about learning from mistakes. Maybe next time check the temp twice before poppin' it in. 🍰

1 year, 1 month ago by cakester_boi