Expectations, crumbled: The comically awful birthday cake that left mum in shock
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Many of us go all-out to make occasions like birthdays extra special, from arranging elaborate parties to singing and dancing along with the family or doting on the grandkids.
One important highlight of the day has always been the perfect symbol of celebration: the birthday cake.
Imagine the shock and dismay, then, when a lovely blue-eyed mum who thought she'd made the perfect decision about her birthday cake received an unexpected monstrosity instead of a three-layered multi-coloured rainbow delight topped with a large fondant bow.
The original cake she ordered would make anyone's mouth water with its beautiful ombre effect, stunning cursive black icing spelling 'Happy Birthday,' and yellow, pink, and blue rounded lollies on top.
Alas, what arrived could not have been more disappointing! The cake was mouldy-yellow colour, single-layered, and adorned with a strange salmon-coloured bow.
To make matters worse, this so-called bow was stuffed with none other than paper towels! You read that right; paper towels found their way into the cake's decoration.
Fittingly outraged, this distraught mum turned to social media, where hundreds of people could not help but express their shock at the catastrophe before their eyes.
'I would be embarrassed to be a baker and send a cake off like that to a customer. There's no way I could do that. They have no shame, I guess,' one person wrote.
'I hope she didn't pay for it,' chimed in another.
'You ordered a gorgeous professional cake and received someone's first attempt ever at decorating a cake. Ouch,' sympathised a third user.
'Asked for a rainbow, got a dirty paper towel,' joked another, attempting to lighten the mood.
Delving deeper into the issue, one baker offered their own insight into the mysterious paper towel cake situation: 'The paper towels in the bow are to hold the shape until the fondant hardens - this is a step that should've been done before you picked it up. I have fears about how clean this baker's kitchen is. Grotesque.'
Every cake-eater knows that your cake should look as good as it tastes, but how do you ensure that your pick is guaranteed to make a statement? Here are a few things to keep an eye out for when ordering a cake for any occasion.
Firstly, it's important to be aware of the baker's track record. Previous customer reviews are great resources that can give you a good indication of their service and baking quality. If you come across reviews that aren't glowing or list any reservations, it's best to move on and find another baker whose integrity is guaranteed.
Another thing to take note of is the baker's punctuality. You'll want someone who sticks to their timeline and can manage any unforeseen hiccups. If they're slow to reply to your queries or requests or look to delay the process beyond schedule, that could be a sign of an unreliable business.
A great baker should also be prepared to focus all their attention on your cake. If they're juggling too many orders at once, your cake could get sidelined.
And lastly, be sure to enquire further about the decorations used on the cake. Be sure to get an estimate on how long it needs to be refrigerated and if it could at all be tampered with before it reaches you. You want the cake to bring beauty and joy, and not disaster to your special occasion.
Try and dodge these simple things and guarantee yourself the best cake to light up your special occasion!
While this poor mum's rainbow cake turned out to be more of a paper towel pie, it reminds us of the importance of choosing the right baker for our next big celebration, or better yet, that you can have a go at making the cake yourself!
With this in mind, we urge our members to carefully investigate both the bakers and their creations before placing an order - after all, nobody wants the literal taste of disappointment at their party.
Have you experienced a similar situation in the past? Perhaps a cake that didn't live up to your expectations or an online purchase that left you dissatisfied? We would love to hear about your stories! Share them with us by leaving a comment below.
One important highlight of the day has always been the perfect symbol of celebration: the birthday cake.
Imagine the shock and dismay, then, when a lovely blue-eyed mum who thought she'd made the perfect decision about her birthday cake received an unexpected monstrosity instead of a three-layered multi-coloured rainbow delight topped with a large fondant bow.
The original cake she ordered would make anyone's mouth water with its beautiful ombre effect, stunning cursive black icing spelling 'Happy Birthday,' and yellow, pink, and blue rounded lollies on top.
A woman shared a photo showing the original cake she ordered. Credit: Facebook.
Alas, what arrived could not have been more disappointing! The cake was mouldy-yellow colour, single-layered, and adorned with a strange salmon-coloured bow.
To make matters worse, this so-called bow was stuffed with none other than paper towels! You read that right; paper towels found their way into the cake's decoration.
Fittingly outraged, this distraught mum turned to social media, where hundreds of people could not help but express their shock at the catastrophe before their eyes.
'I would be embarrassed to be a baker and send a cake off like that to a customer. There's no way I could do that. They have no shame, I guess,' one person wrote.
'I hope she didn't pay for it,' chimed in another.
'You ordered a gorgeous professional cake and received someone's first attempt ever at decorating a cake. Ouch,' sympathised a third user.
What was delivered was vastly different. Credit: Facebook.
'Asked for a rainbow, got a dirty paper towel,' joked another, attempting to lighten the mood.
Delving deeper into the issue, one baker offered their own insight into the mysterious paper towel cake situation: 'The paper towels in the bow are to hold the shape until the fondant hardens - this is a step that should've been done before you picked it up. I have fears about how clean this baker's kitchen is. Grotesque.'
Every cake-eater knows that your cake should look as good as it tastes, but how do you ensure that your pick is guaranteed to make a statement? Here are a few things to keep an eye out for when ordering a cake for any occasion.
Firstly, it's important to be aware of the baker's track record. Previous customer reviews are great resources that can give you a good indication of their service and baking quality. If you come across reviews that aren't glowing or list any reservations, it's best to move on and find another baker whose integrity is guaranteed.
Another thing to take note of is the baker's punctuality. You'll want someone who sticks to their timeline and can manage any unforeseen hiccups. If they're slow to reply to your queries or requests or look to delay the process beyond schedule, that could be a sign of an unreliable business.
A great baker should also be prepared to focus all their attention on your cake. If they're juggling too many orders at once, your cake could get sidelined.
And lastly, be sure to enquire further about the decorations used on the cake. Be sure to get an estimate on how long it needs to be refrigerated and if it could at all be tampered with before it reaches you. You want the cake to bring beauty and joy, and not disaster to your special occasion.
Try and dodge these simple things and guarantee yourself the best cake to light up your special occasion!
For celebrating a special occasion like a birthday, nothing is more exciting than ordering the perfect, photogenic cake. Credit: Pexels/Marina Utrabo.
While this poor mum's rainbow cake turned out to be more of a paper towel pie, it reminds us of the importance of choosing the right baker for our next big celebration, or better yet, that you can have a go at making the cake yourself!
With this in mind, we urge our members to carefully investigate both the bakers and their creations before placing an order - after all, nobody wants the literal taste of disappointment at their party.
Have you experienced a similar situation in the past? Perhaps a cake that didn't live up to your expectations or an online purchase that left you dissatisfied? We would love to hear about your stories! Share them with us by leaving a comment below.
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