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When I have a free Sunday afternoon or stormy weather has forced me to stay inside, the first thought that crosses my mind is, “What should I bake today?” And while I’m more than happy to spend a few hours in the kitchen whipping up something tasty, I am by no means a professional, especially when it comes to decorating.

But if you’re interested in viewing some of the most stunning creations bakers have shared online, feast your eyes on the list below! We took a trip to the Baking subreddit and compiled photos of sweet treats that are almost too stunning to eat. From perfectly frosted cookies to whimsical wedding cakes, enjoy scrolling through this list, and be sure to upvote the delights that you’d love to sink your teeth into!

#1

Got Asked To Make A Cherry Blossom Cake - Turned Out Way Better Than I Expected!

Got Asked To Make A Cherry Blossom Cake - Turned Out Way Better Than I Expected!

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#2

Celebrating 10 Years Sober Today With Cake!

Celebrating 10 Years Sober Today With Cake!

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#3

Made A Wedding Cake With A Cute Surprise On The Side!

Made A Wedding Cake With A Cute Surprise On The Side!

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My mom does not cook. I knew this as a child, and I never cared. If she doesn’t enjoy chopping vegetables and stirring stews, why should she spend hours behind the stove when she can easily just heat up something frozen that she knows her kids will devour? To her, cooking meals from scratch was a waste of time and energy. And although I developed a love for cooking as an adult, I can’t say I blame her.

Baking, on the other hand, was her specialty. It seemed like we almost always had some fresh, tasty treat on the counter in our home. Banana bread, brownies, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, sheet cake, you name it! My mother is an excellent baker, and she definitely passed her love of baking on to me. That’s why I had such a great time visiting the Baking subreddit for this article. With over 3 million members, this community is a treasure trove of gorgeous creations and scrumptious recipes.  

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#4

My Husband Talked Me Into Making A Shoebox Cake To Go With My Chocolate Shoe

My Husband Talked Me Into Making A Shoebox Cake To Go With My Chocolate Shoe

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#5

Panda Cake For My Son's 7th Birthday

Panda Cake For My Son's 7th Birthday

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#6

Made A Cute Little Deco Roll For My Strawberry Obsessed Daughter ❤️🍓

Made A Cute Little Deco Roll For My Strawberry Obsessed Daughter ❤️🍓

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While some people can’t think of anything more stressful than having to bake croissants from scratch or spend an entire day in the kitchen, others consider baking to be a form of stress relief. And when it comes to why bakers love whipping up sweet treats so much, Matthews Cotswold Flour shared a few ideas on their site.

First, they noted that baking can help you communicate your feelings for someone. If it’s your best friend’s birthday or your partner recently landed a new job, your first instinct might be to bake them something special to show how much you care about them. Cooking for another person can certainly be a labor of love, and baking something with someone else in mind might be one of the sweetest (figuratively and literally) things you can do for them. 

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I Present To You, My Toad Bread

I Present To You, My Toad Bread

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Baking can also be a great way to express your creativity. You can experiment with countless flavors, and if you decorate your creations, you can turn them into anything from an adorable pumpkin to a portrait of your beloved cat. Seasoned bakers may try out different forms of flour, different sweeteners, make healthier substitutions and more to unlock a new world of flavors and possibilities. Sure, they might not all turn out perfectly. But experimenting in the kitchen can be so much fun! 

#10

Birthday Cake My Husband Baked For Me

Birthday Cake My Husband Baked For Me

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#12

My Girlfriend Started Baking In February And This Is What Shes Been Up To!

My Girlfriend Started Baking In February And This Is What Shes Been Up To!

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Baking also allows us to explore all of our senses. There’s nothing better than the scent of brownies baking in the oven, and we all know that finally getting to taste them can be magical. But baking often requires working with your hands as well, which can be soothing for many people. Whether you’re kneading bread or frosting a cake, there’s something about getting out of your head and working with your hands that can be incredibly relaxing.

#13

Today’s Cupcake Bouquet… I’m So Obsessed With These 😍

Today’s Cupcake Bouquet… I’m So Obsessed With These 😍

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#15

One Of My Favorite Sets Of Cupcakes That I Have Made

One Of My Favorite Sets Of Cupcakes That I Have Made

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At the same time, baking can enhance your focus. Most of us spend about 7 hours per day staring at screens, and it can be incredibly difficult to focus for more than a few minutes. But spending time in the kitchen making sure that your dough is the right texture, your cookies are the perfect shapes and the piping on your cake is exactly how you imagined it can work wonders for your focus. Plus, baking requires a lot of thinking ahead and following specific instructions, or the entire batch might completely flop.    

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#18

I Made T-Rex Sandwich Cookies That Spew Strawberry Ganache And Sprinkles

I Made T-Rex Sandwich Cookies That Spew Strawberry Ganache And Sprinkles

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If you’re interested in dipping your toes into the wonderful world of baking but you’re just not sure where to start, don’t worry, pandas. Jenn at Once Upon a Chef has shared some of her best tips for beginner bakers on her blog. First, she recommends weighing your ingredients with a scale rather than simply using measuring cups and spoons. This will ensure that you get the exact amount of each ingredient needed. She also recommends investing in a high-quality mixer if you’re going to be doing lots of baking.   

#19

Finally Made A Cheesecake With Enough Crust For My Liking 💀

Finally Made A Cheesecake With Enough Crust For My Liking 💀

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#20

The Prettiest And Ugliest Cake I’ve Ever Made

The Prettiest And Ugliest Cake I’ve Ever Made

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#21

Lemon Cake I Made For My Mom's Birthday🎂🍋

Lemon Cake I Made For My Mom's Birthday🎂🍋

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Next, Jenn says room temperature ingredients can be a game changer when it comes to baking. She suggests leaving them out overnight on the countertop if possible, but understandably, most of us forget to do this. On the subject of temperatures, you should also make sure that your oven temperature is accurate. You may need to get an oven thermometer to ensure that you’re baking at the right temperature, so nothing comes out over or underdone.    

#22

Cake I Donated To A Local Organisation Helping Mothers & Mothers To Be. It’s A Four Layer, 6 Inch Vanilla Sponge Filled With Raspberry Jam And Vanilla Buttercream 🍰

Cake I Donated To A Local Organisation Helping Mothers & Mothers To Be. It’s A Four Layer, 6 Inch Vanilla Sponge Filled With Raspberry Jam And Vanilla Buttercream 🍰

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#23

Girlfriend Baked A Cake After Being Sent An Inspiration Photo And She Got Lukewarm Responses From Her Friends When She Shared With Them This Same Pic. Any Input?

Girlfriend Baked A Cake After Being Sent An Inspiration Photo And She Got Lukewarm Responses From Her Friends When She Shared With Them This Same Pic. Any Input?

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#24

Worked For Hours On This Stegosaurus Only For My Toddler To Be Mad It Isn’t A Triceratops

Worked For Hours On This Stegosaurus Only For My Toddler To Be Mad It Isn’t A Triceratops

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As far as your pans go, Jenn says light-colored metal pans are better than dark ones. Apparently, light pans distribute heat more evenly, while darker pans will be more likely to create excessive browning or uneven baking, Jenn explains. And before sticking your pans in the oven, it’s best to line them with parchment paper or nonstick foil. This will allow you to effortlessly remove cakes, brownies and more from their pans without worrying about anything getting stuck. 

#26

Best Designed Sponge Cake Yet!

Best Designed Sponge Cake Yet!

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R Sravanthi
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought it was a printed doormat because of the texture! It's so realistic!👏

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#27

First Attempt At Cinnamon Rolls👍

First Attempt At Cinnamon Rolls👍

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We hope you’re enjoying these stunning photos of mouthwatering creations, pandas! Keep upvoting the ones that you’d love to devour, and let us know in the comments below what the most amazing thing you’ve ever baked was. Then, if you’d like to check out even more gorgeous baked items, we recommend reading this Bored Panda article next!

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#28

I Had A Funeral For My Youth For My 30th Birthday. I Made An All Black Cake With Black Cocoa Powder. One Of My Favorite Bakes I’ve Made!

I Had A Funeral For My Youth For My 30th Birthday. I Made An All Black Cake With Black Cocoa Powder. One Of My Favorite Bakes I’ve Made!

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Kristal
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wah? 30s is still youthful, the black funeral cake usually isn't pulled out until 40th and retirement

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#29

Macaroni And Cheese Birthday Cake

Macaroni And Cheese Birthday Cake

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Kristal
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

.... I can't decide if I would be disappointed or not that it wasn't actually Mac & cheese

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#32

Made A London Fog Inspired Tea Cake. Earl Grey Tea Cake With A Honey Lavender Glaze

Made A London Fog Inspired Tea Cake. Earl Grey Tea Cake With A Honey Lavender Glaze

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#34

My First Time At Ombre Rosettes- For My Moms Birthday!

My First Time At Ombre Rosettes- For My Moms Birthday!

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#35

Homemade Circus Animal Cookies For A Friend

Homemade Circus Animal Cookies For A Friend

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#36

Minecraft Cake For My Daughter’s 9th Birthday!

Minecraft Cake For My Daughter’s 9th Birthday!

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Lost Panda
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's awesome! Makes me miss when the kids were little and enjoyed these types of things

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#37

I Posted An Ad For 8 Cookies For $35 And Someone Ordered 24 For Her Son’s Birthday

I Posted An Ad For 8 Cookies For $35 And Someone Ordered 24 For Her Son’s Birthday

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#38

Homemade Confetti Cake For My Uncle’s 🥳

Homemade Confetti Cake For My Uncle’s 🥳

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#39

First Attempt At Making Doughnuts!

First Attempt At Making Doughnuts!

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#40

Lime/Strawberry Entremet For My Grandmother’s Bday!

Lime/Strawberry Entremet For My Grandmother’s Bday!

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#41

Finally Tried A Vintage Cake! 💖

Finally Tried A Vintage Cake! 💖

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#42

I Made Giada De Laurentiis' Italian Cherry Pound Cake

I Made Giada De Laurentiis' Italian Cherry Pound Cake

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#43

Colleague In An Agricultural Technology Company Is Going On Maternity Leave, And I Was Asked To Make A Cake

Colleague In An Agricultural Technology Company Is Going On Maternity Leave, And I Was Asked To Make A Cake

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#45

Cutest Cupcakes I’ve Ever Made

Cutest Cupcakes I’ve Ever Made

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#47

What Was Intended To Be A Joke For My Husband's Birthday Turned Out Looking Mildly Threatening

What Was Intended To Be A Joke For My Husband's Birthday Turned Out Looking Mildly Threatening

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#48

I Made Soot Sprite Cookies!

I Made Soot Sprite Cookies!

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#50

Couldn't Pass The Pie Detector Test At The State Fair 😄💁‍♀️

Couldn't Pass The Pie Detector Test At The State Fair 😄💁‍♀️

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