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When was the last time you baked a cake? Feels like it’s overdue? Why not try something completely new that includes ingredients like cursed, creepy, and a whole lot of threatening? Buckets of them. ‘Cause some folks sure have.

There’s a Facebook group that’s all about cakes with threatening auras, sharing some of the most oof cakes out there. So, we have to talk about it at this point.

#1

I Mean- They’re Pies But Hey

I Mean- They’re Pies But Hey

Katie Smith Report

#2

Biblically Accurate Angel Food Cake

Biblically Accurate Angel Food Cake

Emily Ann Report

#3

My Birthday Cake! I Loved It!

My Birthday Cake! I Loved It!

Cherish Ry Report

So, there’s a Facebook group called Cakes With Threatening Auras. Quite appropriately, it is dedicated to scouring the vast internetscape and pointing out all of the visually documented flour-based confections that, as soon as you see them, fill you with the understanding that you and your offspring have been cursed to not be able to unsee them as they peer into your soul… [snaps out of it] what just happened?

#4

Talk About A Lemon Party

Talk About A Lemon Party

Jerome Richmond Report

#5

My Mums Halloween Cake

My Mums Halloween Cake

Maria Burt Report

#6

I Made A Cheese Cake

I Made A Cheese Cake

Molly Fredericksen Report

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The group was formed 4 years ago and has since amassed over 250,000 members, only just recently crossing the quarter of a million mark.

Not sure if it’s an appreciation, critique or whatever else group, but you can’t help but admit one thing: you can’t stop giving these cakes attention because of how perfectly bizarre they are.

#7

Zombie Cake

Zombie Cake

Cabel Adams Report

#8

Every Year I Make Dirt Pudding For Halloween, But This Year I Changed Out The Gummy Worms For Marzipan Maggots

Every Year I Make Dirt Pudding For Halloween, But This Year I Changed Out The Gummy Worms For Marzipan Maggots

Kain Graybeal Report

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#9

In Honour Of My Middle Kid’s 12th Birthday Tomorrow, Here Is The First Cake I Made For Her

In Honour Of My Middle Kid’s 12th Birthday Tomorrow, Here Is The First Cake I Made For Her

Heather Norrgard Report

Now, when baking a cake, there are—no exaggeration—at least several dozen things that can go wrong. Artistic talent is definitely part of it, so put down the pastry bag if stick figures are your go-to art style.

It’s important to understand that baking is the art of chemistry and physics. Knowing how heat, pressure, mixing and all that jazz affect the ingredients is a huge part in making a cake that you want and not a summoning circle for cacklers.

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#10

This Belongs Here

This Belongs Here

Marie Grace Report

#11

Those Silica Gel Industry Big Shots Can't Tell Me What To Do

Those Silica Gel Industry Big Shots Can't Tell Me What To Do

Michael Bueltel Report

#12

Forg

Forg

Susiluola Darrell Report

So, where to start? Chatelaine has published 7 rules for baking a cake that will make you proud:

Grease the pan and line it with baking paper; allow the oven to fully preheat; bake in the center of the oven; bake in an appropriately sized pan; don’t double recipes; use fresh ingredients; and no substitutions.

#13

A Hercules Beetle Larva Cake

A Hercules Beetle Larva Cake

Hannah Stumpner Report

#14

My Halloween Cake This Year

My Halloween Cake This Year

Katie Wilson Report

#15

I Would Eat It

I Would Eat It

Jessica LeAnn Report

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The seven rules above should solve most of the problems, but there are more solutions if your cake doesn’t turn out the way you wanted it to.

Now, if your cake is too dense, make sure you’re measuring wet and dry ingredients with appropriate measures. Baking soda and powder ought to be fresh and used appropriately over temperatures because you can’t quicken or slow the process.

#16

The Force Is Strong With This One

The Force Is Strong With This One

Jen Hobbs Report

#17

I Love This

I Love This

Jordan Hawley Report

#18

Well Executed, But I Find Savoury Items As Cake Unsettling

Well Executed, But I Find Savoury Items As Cake Unsettling

Danni Cooper Report

If your cake turns out dry, try not to overly compress the flour and cocoa in the measuring cup as that makes more of it and creates a disproportion.

Also, overbaking is another issue, so look out for these three indicators that your cake is done: the cake should be slightly pulling away from the sides of the pan; putting a cake tester into the deepest part of the cake should come out clean; and the cake should spring back when pressed gently.

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#19

I Think This Is The Most Threatening And Funny Cake I Have Ever Seen

I Think This Is The Most Threatening And Funny Cake I Have Ever Seen

Cyrille Monte Report

#20

Yes I Am Threatened

Yes I Am Threatened

Autumn Rose Report

#21

Our Buddy Is Going To Federal In A Few Weeks So We Threw Him A Going-Away Party

Our Buddy Is Going To Federal In A Few Weeks So We Threw Him A Going-Away Party

Rhiannon Marie Heisey Report

If the cake turns out tough, try following recipes to the T. Sometimes, the order of things matters greatly because of the immediate chemistry when mixing. Another option would be to use the right kind of flour.

Heck, even mixing methods matter. If a recipe says hand mixing, then using a mixer might just lead to problems like holes and tunnels in your cake.

#22

Halloween Creation

Halloween Creation

Lynn Hunting Report

#23

A Friend Sent Me This Example Cake And They Would Like It For Their Brother's Birthday

A Friend Sent Me This Example Cake And They Would Like It For Their Brother's Birthday

Cake artist : Fiona Hugues Stylist

OKC Cake Lady Report

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#24

He Has Seen Some Things

He Has Seen Some Things

Kahlen Wachniuk Report

Baking is a certain kind of exercise in patience. It’s a well-planned-out process where every step is important and it’s all done on the cake’s terms, not yours.

Waiting for that sourdough to rise, whisking that egg white just enough—it all matters in the grand scheme of things and cutting corners is the worst thing you can do.

#25

My Son’s Birthday Cake

My Son’s Birthday Cake

Ressena Rodrigues Report

#26

Loving The Advice On This

Loving The Advice On This

Natalie Warren Report

#27

I Am So Uncomfy What

I Am So Uncomfy What

Tori Vazquez , bluevlvet_ Report

Patience also applies to mastering baking skills. And a huge part of it is practicing until it’s perfect. Yes, that means that failure will happen, but it’s important to embrace it, make it into a learning experience and draw conclusions.

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Hopefully, these conclusions aren’t based on cursed cake design that might just end up on Cakes With Threatening Auras.

#28

I Was Trying To Recreate Something With Cupcakes And Ended Up Making….him

I Was Trying To Recreate Something With Cupcakes And Ended Up Making….him

Angela Brummett Report

#29

Op Was Showcasing The Capabilities Of Their Newly Acquired Skull Pan

Op Was Showcasing The Capabilities Of Their Newly Acquired Skull Pan

Bekah Nicole Report

#30

This Is The Creepiest Thing I’ve Ever Seen

This Is The Creepiest Thing I’ve Ever Seen

Jordan Wagner Report

So, hopefully, this helps you avoid creating a cake that’s out to get you. And if you need more confectionery nightmare fuel, the Facebook group is out there.

So, what are your takes on any of this? Have some horrible cake stories of your own? Why not share them in great detail in the comment section below!

#31

He Is Once Again Asking Alexandra

He Is Once Again Asking Alexandra

Andi Mischok Report

#32

Supposed To Be Frog If Anyone Has Doubts

Supposed To Be Frog If Anyone Has Doubts

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#33

Noooooooo

Noooooooo

Alyssa Cording Report

#34

My Beautiful Bday Cake This Year

My Beautiful Bday Cake This Year

Tori Parrow Report

#35

Birthday Cake For My Pregnant Friend

Birthday Cake For My Pregnant Friend

boredpanda Report

#36

My 4 Year Anniversary Cake Lmao

My 4 Year Anniversary Cake Lmao

Brianna Malowney Report

#37

Tried To Make A Monster Cake And Failed

Tried To Make A Monster Cake And Failed

Madison Dorsey Report

#38

Made A Pie For A Halloween Party. He Looks More Jolly Than Anything

Made A Pie For A Halloween Party. He Looks More Jolly Than Anything

Anonymous member Report

#39

Tears Of Joy

Tears Of Joy

boredpanda Report

#40

Cake From My Coworkers For My Birthday

Cake From My Coworkers For My Birthday

Justina Orona Report

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#41

We Made A Baked Alaska For My Daughter’s Birthday. I Think Our First Attempt Is Quite Beautiful

We Made A Baked Alaska For My Daughter’s Birthday. I Think Our First Attempt Is Quite Beautiful

Holly Magiera Report

#42

Why

Why

Amy Grant Report

#43

At First I Thought There Was Actual Bacon And Then Mini Pancakes Peeking Out Underneath

At First I Thought There Was Actual Bacon And Then Mini Pancakes Peeking Out Underneath

Keena Taylor Report

#44

Homer Simpson As A Caveman

Homer Simpson As A Caveman

John WB Report

#45

This Was In Walmart Today

This Was In Walmart Today

Mag Gie Report

#46

What Fresh Hell Is This

What Fresh Hell Is This

Maevis Weiss Report

#47

Hairless Hello Kitty Cake

Hairless Hello Kitty Cake

Michele Enoch Report

#48

I Want Whatever He's On

I Want Whatever He's On

Aurora Beplate Report

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#49

This Is Fernando, My Amazing Hedgehog Cake

This Is Fernando, My Amazing Hedgehog Cake

Alara Livingstone Report

#50

A Relation Of Peppa Pigs?

A Relation Of Peppa Pigs?

Anonymous member Report

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