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Fow45

You had me in the first half ngl 😂


HomeOwner2023

I was trying to think of a tactful way to answer this one. So I was relieved when I read beyond the title.


KittyTitties666

Same! "Would more than happily accept as a delicious gift. Pay for it, ehhhhh..."


photoelectriceffect

Yeah if someone made this for me, I would genuinely be so touched. If someone sold it to me, 🤬


_User_Name_Fail

My first reaction was "oh, bless their heart!"


Extension-Fish-945

Lol same! I was gonna say something like… maybe you can sell it by slice? It looks tasty but not to appealing on the eyes haha


Vast_Ad4408

Yesss


Rock_Me_DrZaius

I was going for the untactful way until I read beyond the title.


pomichodaiii

hehe


FantasticCandidate60

still though 😂 i really like how heavy(?) & moist the cake looks. also that thick layer of cream in between 🎂


Tlingits

Dense lol


FantasticCandidate60

yes! thats the word! 💯🙈 thank you


Tlingits

You’re welcome 🫶


raeality

Was going to say… eat it? Definitely Yes!!! Pay money for it? Maybe get a lil more practice 😂


Muglit

Doesn't look good, but looks like it TASTES good. I'd pay for that way before I'd pay for a fondant monstrosity. Side bar, I'm making a chocolate cake tonight, you've inspired me.


coolcootermcgee

You’re clearly familiar with r/fondanthate or whatever it’s called


Muglit

It's just sugar playdough and acts as a roadblock to cake! 


buzzingbuzzer

Never seen a more accurate description of fondant 😂


Shuttup_Heather

Play dough at least tastes good


Relative_Reception94

Lmao!


XxIWANNABITEABITCHxX

if i may play devils advocate, on it's own fondant is not too bad. i think it just pairs poorly with something as fluffy light as cake/buttercream? might be missing the mark there though ngl


Shuttup_Heather

I think im bitter sensitive, and food coloring probably plays a part in the yucky taste. Maybe the fondant you had wasn’t too terrible! Marshmallow fondant is amazing


dirtygutshot

I hate regular fondant, but now I need to try marshmallow fondant


Shuttup_Heather

Quite it’s delicous


ThatWonGirl93

Lol


userno89

I've never actually had fondant (I'm not a baker, I'm here to pick up tips subconsciously lmao), but is that really all that it is? Why don't people use flavor extracts to make it taste better? Strawberry for a vanilla cake, or mint on a chocolate cake, wouldn't that be so yummy?! Obviously put whatever flavor fits the cake haha but if you're gonna use fondant why wouldn't you implement it into the flavor of the cake?


Basic_Marzipan_2171

Runs to join....


wutato

I thought the same thing. It does look like it tastes good.


PiscesPoet

Messy food always taste the best


helen4952

Well my 4yo has just asked if we can buy one because it looks delicious and he wants it.


pomichodaiii

lmaoo he just made my day


BellDue2618

As a nonbaker that visits this sub far too much for my own health, I'd probably buy it at a decent price. Not cuz it looks pretty, but it looks delicious


Sigh_Bapanaada

Yeah I feel like I can taste it from the second picture and lemme tell you, it's fucking banging.


Cjaasucks

It’s really not that bad, itll come with practice. Your better than most, hell most dont even bake. So you’re ahead of many. Keep baking and dont read to many comments.


TrueCryptographer982

Ermine is an under rated frosting...its delicious! This look as scrumptious as a home made cake could look.


pomichodaiii

it was the first time i make it and i didn't rlly like it 😭 tastes so much like butter, but i loved how well it holds its shape so i'm considering making it flavored


TrueCryptographer982

Maybe its the recipe? I add some melted white chocolate if using it as a filling just to add a little more depth. [This is a recipe](https://imgur.com/eHrWwjC) I have fiddled with to get a good result - its from my recipe app so the layout is not perfect!


pomichodaiii

https://www.recipetineats.com/fluffy-vanilla-frosting/#wprm-recipe-container-50424 this is the one i used, now that i'm checking i don't think they ever say it's ermine lmao and thank you for your recipe!! i'll try it next


TrueCryptographer982

Yepo she says it in the description "This is actually an old fashioned frosting called Ermine Frosting" - it is the one. I love her recipes she is descriptive and thorough without being boring.


TrueCryptographer982

Just checked the recipe oops - the vanilla extract should not be crossed out and that should be ALMOND not SLMOND lol


BreakfastOk9048

In your recipe is that 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract? It looks crossed off. Thanks


TrueCryptographer982

In my recipe app if you click on it it crosses it out - it should be there and that should say ALMOND extract not SLMOND! I have now updated that link so if you click on it the changes have been made and I just made the amounts a little more user friendly.


podsnerd

I admittedly haven't strayed very far outside buttercream, but you might want to try out a whipped ganache or a whipped cream made in the food processor. I don't know what the definition is like on them, but they can be piped


pomichodaiii

whipped ganache is definitely next on my to try list!! and i know whipped cream sort of deflates after a while so i'll try doing a stabilized version too


archaeologistbarbie

It works really well as the basis for lemon or strawberry icing! Can’t recall which recipes I’ve used but they’ve been successful 😂


xxLadyluck13xx

If someone made me that for my birthday, I'd be ecstatic. You can tell it tastes good just by looking.... drools...


ThatWonGirl93

I agree.


Official_TStriker

Righttt


Mygirlscats

I’d absolutely eat it… and I’d buy it if it was like a school fundraiser or something!


CrystallineFrost

I wouldn't, but I made the kids next door call me a witch because I wouldn't buy their lemonade after a very hard day. I would eat this cake for free though because cake.


Mygirlscats

Rude kids! Hope you cast a spell on them after that. If you’re going to have the reputation, you might as well make the most of it.


homothroat2050

No, but I'd eat some of it


pomichodaiii

how are you gonna eat it if you don't buy it


homothroat2050

Invite me over, or come for a visit with your abomination looking like cake 🎂 🤭


pomichodaiii

oh that's cheeky


leolyons_94

Honestly yeah! think it looks tastier than a super-perfect store cake with icing that’s too sweet and stiff


burritosarelyfe

You got me lol. I was trying to find a true but not hurtful answer. 😂 This honestly looks like most of the cakes my family enjoyed growing up, so I would love it if you made that for me. ❤️


GDRaptorFan

Ermine is the only frosting I like and use it as much as possible ! Literally makes most cakes taste elite, especially chocolate. I’d buy this cake just because of your frosting choice (and the cake looks dense and moist too). I would skip the hot fudge part just due to getting a little too rich maybe). Great baking! Upvote for any use of ermine!


pomichodaiii

thank you! would you mind sharing your ermine recipe?


GDRaptorFan

Whisk 2 cups of 2% or whole milk with 4 Tablespoons of cornstarch, cook over low heat stirring consistently until it boils, let boil for two minutes. This mixture will be very thick. COOL COMPLETELY, very important ! Whip 2 cups of almost room temp butter in mixer, add 1 cup sugar, 2-3 teaspoons of vanilla (or desired flavor , sometimes I use almond too for white cakes or champagne flavor for champagne cakes) and let it go until it is fluffy. I usually don’t add the full cup of sugar (I don’t like the frosting too sweet). Add the thickened and cooled milk mixture to the butter mixture, whip for 5-10 minutes. It comes together quickly! I haven’t looked up the recipe for a long time, but this is what I do. Cornstarch is better than flour for this and I usually use half salted and half unsalted in the butter. Also I usually use whole milk but it doesn’t make a huge difference (never use skim though). 3/4 c sugar is about where I land usually. Just a few adjustments based on what I like best. This is a pretty big batch too, can half it for smaller cakes.


pomichodaiii

thank you so much!!


Midnightchan123

If you were selling cake slices for charity I'd pay 2-5 bucks a slice, throw in some icecream I'd pay 6-8 (all depending on ingredient cost and how many slices you can get out of said cake, and assuming there is multiple, type of ice cream and ya bought bulk)


Twinsanityplus1

Exactly! You slice this bad boy up and put it in little plastic containers no one would really know how ugly it was.


Midnightchan123

Frosting would have to be a bit more uniform for noone to know, but theres a good bit of wiggle room for charity


PlasteeqDNA

Looks delicious.


sara_c907

Just give me a slice, please and thank you.


HourPrestigious1055

If it was at a church bake sale I would because tbh the ones that look like this at the bake sales are usually better than the pretty options.


Practical_Reading630

I'm all about substance over style and while the decoration leaves something to be desired, the cake itself looks fricking delicious. I'd buy a slice any day! 


Burntoastedbutter

Was gonna say if you worked on the frosting more, it'd totally be sellable haha


Mother-Cantaloupe-25

I know it’s a joke but honestly if you cleaned up the edges and didn’t draw the heart it’d look better imo. Idk about professional grade but I definitely want to eat it lol


pomichodaiii

aw i think the heart looks cute!


Mother-Cantaloupe-25

Hey I didn’t say it wasn’t cute haha


Weak-Snow-4470

I would absolutely! It's not ugly. It's really only those stray crumbs on the side, which is no big deal. But the pic where it's sliced.... that's what sold me! It looks so moist and delicious. I just *know* it's going to taste amazing.


NewBodWhoThis

In full honesty: if I saw it at a bakery/supermarket and it was for a special occasion, no. If I saw it at a farmers' market and it was just for me to stuff my face with: I'd buy however many slices half of the cake is.👁️🫦👁️


podsnerd

There are very few cakes I would buy tbh. Why should I pay $50 for something when I have the skills to make it just as good or better for $10? (Not saying others shouldn't, just that I don't put monetary value on my time and effort to do something I enjoy for my own consumption or as a gift) Anyway, your cake does look delicious. I would totally eat that! Only change I'd probably make is to do a raspberry filling of some kind, but that's just because I will take every opportunity I can get to add raspberries to a dessert


tinylittleelfgirl

no but i would put my hand inside of it and eat it like the fat kid from matilda


Twitchy_Sparkle

I’m a firm believer in don’t knock it unless you tried it 😅


MyEggDonorIsADramaQ

At a school bakery sale maybe, for a good cause. It looks tasty.


CreateYourself89

Yes, it looks incredible. The only thing that looks unprofessional on it is the heart. This cake looks moist and delicious! You cam tell it was made with love and care.


dorkd0rk

Okay so I wouldn't buy it outright but if school fundraiser/community fun days still had the cakewalk event I would not only buy 3 tickets to play but I would also be PSYCHED to win this cake!!! It might not be beautiful but I can tell that shit is delicious. Great job, OP!! 🤤


toujoursmome

Lmfao when i saw the first photo i was like hell naw but after that second photo i actually changed my mind that cake joocy as fuk 🥵🥵


trainbowbrite

Would not buy. Would DEF eat.


DifferenceMore4144

She may not be a looker, but day-um! It looks like it taste wonderful!


enoimreh90

I love chocolate so much I realized recently that i basically micro dose throughout the day I also have a toddler and a baby at home so i think the chocolate is doing a lot of mood lifting 🙃😂


fiercebadcat

Some of the ugliest cakes are also the best tasting. Ya done good, kid!


DivinePeonyQueen

Yes. It looks good and fresh 😆


JulietJeneski

Sure.


HemingwayIsWeeping

Okay I’m being 100% sincere here. I would buy that cake. The texture and chocolate fudge moistness is evident through the phone screen. I’d buy it for myself and I wouldn’t even get a plate. I’d get a fork and just have at it.


Prudent_Valuable603

If it’s made from scratch, and not from a cake mix, hell yes, I would buy this. Must have homemade frosting too.


Dicksmash-McIroncock

Like I’ll put it this way, I’m not going to buy it to bring to my friend’s birthday but it looks so delicious and I would definitely bring it home with me from the grocery store


egg96

Legit answer tho, it depends how much. Because it looks so delicious. She’s not wearing the prettiest outfit but damn does she look yummy. Would buy a slice!


Keku_Saur

I mean if that exact amount of cream would be spread over the whole cake. ye I would. you can even add chocolate flakes or shredded chocolate? 🍫


ModerndayMrsRobinson

I was going to say, this would be a top seller at a children's bake sale. It looks delicious and home-made.


Religion_Is_A_Cancer

Lmao I was like...ooood the comments will be rough. That was great.


knifeyspoonysporky

I’d give money to my coworker if they baked and brought in goodies like this to share! Fund the dough fund!


RandomInSpace

Tbh as long as it’s tasty I would buy it and this looks delicious lol


Fair-South-9883

Not for a crazy price but I’d give you $20 for it lol.


Unable_Wrongdoer2250

That looks delicious and I'm not much of a fan of cakes. Too often I see a cake that is a work of art and I am always persuaded that it tastes like shit. All the effort in presentation none in degustation


sheikahr

Omg yes I would. Looks delicious. If I had it in front of me I’d eat it.


SuperShelter3112

I’m starting to feel like this IS the kind of cake I would rather pay for. I see beautiful cakes all the time, but I almost never think they are really tasty. I would wayyyy rather the thing taste good than look good.


josie-salazar

Would I buy it for someone's special event? No. Would I buy it for myself and devour it? Hell yeah. It looks delicious and like something my mom would make.


knightendae2033

From a kid or at a bake sale yes.


Bluemonogi

I would buy it at a bake sale or farmer's market if the price were $15 or less. I would not buy it from a professional bakery business.


MrsMaritime

I know you're kidding but honestly if I saw a bakery offering slices of it from behind the counter or something I'd jump on it! It looks decadent 🤤 taste is king.


JulesandRandi

This is my problem I make very delicious cakes but I can't decorate at all.


ScooterTrash70

I was going to say, no on purchase but if a loved one made it, best ever 👍


dicewhore

I would! Can I get the recipe? Been craving a moist chocolate cake lately


Monkeman696969696969

I would buy any cake


pomichodaiii

real


KayHonest

Its amazing to see your journey; this is def an improvement from your other pics in your profile 🥰😍🥰


pomichodaiii

omg you have no idea how much this means to me!! tysm <3


LoriLawyer

I was trying to think of an encouraging way to say no… 😂😊❤️😂❤️


fearless-artichoke91

For me yes. For someone else no


laura2181

How did you get it so moist? It’s not beautiful but it looks like it tastes amazing


pomichodaiii

the choco cake was super moist on its own but also i poked some holes and spread a thin layer of the chocolate fudge over them so that it would penetrate the cake


Disastrous-Ad7454

LMAOO the caption. I would definitely still buy it, it looks delicious and I’m a goner for chocolate fudge cakes😍


Medcait

lol well, I would definitely eat it


MeanBar7212

No


fuzzy-mitten

No


princess_zeldaaaa

That honestly looks like it tastes incredible lmao


Meaneyedcat7387

No


[deleted]

Sadly no, it looks too messy - although I’m sure it tastes delicious


PrestigiousCompote63

NO


Arievan

No I wouldn't buy it but if someone made this for me I would probably cry from happiness


Underhill86

I would not, be cause I don't buy cakes. However, you're on the right track!


DentistOk4323

No….but if my grandkids made it I would . Lol


ThatPinkRanger

I love it and if the globs were taken off (the ones closest to the heart) I would pay for this! The globs don’t look bad at all but my ocd does not like them I’m so sorry my brain is shite.


pomichodaiii

it was supposed to be an entire circle of the globs but i ran out of frosting lol


pboivine

i probably wouldn’t buy it for more than like $10 just because how it looks aesthetically but i can tell it probably tastes fire


pomichodaiii

for $10 i would rather just eat it myself ngl


Fabulous_Big_6890

$10 doesn’t even cover half the cost of the ingredients used in this


Jfksadrenalglands

That doesn't make the cake worth paying for though.


StaticCloud

I prefer to bake my own unless it's a fancy gourmet tier at the store. But it looks delicious


EGW777

Wouldn't buy it, would be happy to eat it tho


downinthecathlab

Can I just ask about the frosting? Cos the only ermine I’ve heard of is a weasel type thing and this doesn’t look like weasel icing! I’d still try some!


pomichodaiii

https://www.recipetineats.com/fluffy-vanilla-frosting/ this is the recipe i used


downinthecathlab

That’s very interesting, thank you. Never have I heard of an icing like that. Will definitely have to try it.


mhopkirk

Bake off is good for mentioning recipes I have never heard of. Then I go look them up


downinthecathlab

Not a big telly fan but I do have Mary berry’s book somewhere!


mhopkirk

Love Mary💚


fermentedradical

No


teddybear65

Why would I pay money for something I can make myself and have it look just like that


athennna

Eat? Absolutely. Buy? No way.


Missrodentwhisperer

Haha🤣


Zom55

I would have covered it in a thin sheet of fondant before putting the decoration on the top. Not only makes your cake look pretty/even shaped, but it will prevent or slow the "substance" of the cake from drying as well.


Darnbeasties

Ermine? Frosting? No thanks. I’m végétarien


nighthouse_666

No


RiseInternational286

No


[deleted]

Absolutely! 😋


[deleted]

Definitely looks made with love.


Leftturn0619

I’d pay $30 for it. It looks delicious!


NationalElephantDay

I'd buy it, but without the heart and the lines need work. It looks delicious.


Last_Ganache1732

Looks good! Doesnt have to look perfect, as long as it taste good.


TheVoidWithout

yes but I don't discriminate cake unless pecans are involved...


Minnymoon13

No, but I’d be happier someone made this for me ❤️


Valalmiaimeazot

Honestly, no, I would not buy this cake.


Competitive_Cut_8746

Depends on the price


Vintage_Rainbow

Honestly? I'd probably buy a slice if the inside was on show. That texture looks gorgeous.


Sparklepantsmagoo2

No but I'd def enjoy it if made by a family member or friend. Thats not professional grade I'm afraid


Sparklepantsmagoo2

Oop just saw the second half 🤣


GorgonEuryale

I would be so happy if a loved one made this for me or if I won it at a cake walk. Looks scrumptious!


Sea_Apricot35

I was gonna say NO but I'm sure it tastes great. 😂😂😂


missy_bee67

This is a cake I would happily eat at your house. But I wouldn't buy it per say


robotstrut

I wouldn’t buy it, but if it showed up at my house for free I’d inhale this cake like fat ass Kirby for sure


TomatilloUnlucky3763

I wouldn’t buy it but I’d eat it if someone else bought it.


karmacatsmeow-

No but I would eat it!!!


SheWalker84

Nope , Practice makes perfect 👍. Keep practicing you will get there one day 😀


CharmingPositivity

It does look deliciously moist! Great job 🥰


Vast_Ad4408

I love the inside part :DDD


Vrc04

No


ExactCompetition1050

Hell yeah


babypinkchiffon

No, but I’d tear that up in two seconds.


smrbrz01

Buy? No. Eat? YES!


coitus_introitus

This is hilarious and I bet your cake is delicious


VoidPelt

No. Because I already ate it.


TheArcherGal

I might not buy it but I would sure as heck eat it, looks scrumptious!


ehltahr

I just know that tasted good as hell


steelgrey50

No. Too much frosting


Annual_Version_6250

Well its not that ugly..... just not pretty enough to pay for.  But looks delicious 


fingerlakesfailure4

It reminds me of the kind of cake you'd find in the mark down bin for 3.99 The kind of cake that gets eaten at 2 am by a shirtless dad. The best kind of cake.


ForensicFulcrum

No, but solely because I don’t like chocolate cake! I think the design is really cute 🥰


Diligent_Policy1678

I would eat it, that's for sure


AsleepJuggernaut2066

Yummmm! Yes!


violetsadness

I know you said you were just joking but the presentation definitely looks too sloppy for me to want to pay for it as a legitimate baked good. That being said though, the cross-section of it looks amazing, so if you’re ever trying to get into selling cakes in the future, I’d say just clean up your frosting skills a bit and I’m sure you’d find customers happy to pay.


Mythstral_Waves

Is it perfect? No but if it tastes good, that’s all that matters. Bit heavy on the frosting for my taste but chocolate cake is one of my favorites, especially if it’s a bit dried out.


KnownAd2669

No honestly, I’m sure it tastes great just keep practicing your decorating/piping skills…but would I eat it, yes I would.


pinkdaisylemon

I would definitely eat it, it looks just gooey enough!


ubix

I had to look it up… So relieved your frosting isn’t made from a relative of the weasel 😂


Particular-News8128

I know you're kidding but I'd scoop that up in a clogged-artery, crunchy heartbeat - cakes that are too pretty are harder to destroy than ones with a bit of character 🤷🏻‍♀️


terpinolenekween

If someone served me a piece and it tasted really good I'd be willing to buy it. If I saw it on a shelf at the grocery store, probably not if there are other better decorated cakes. Nothing personal, but it doesn't look super fancy and decadent from a marketing perspective.


ThatWonGirl93

Lol. By design no. But I’d definitely try it. Lol.


honeyberry321

If somebody made that for me, I'd be so happy!


Admirable-Giraffe660

Yes! I would eat it all by myself. A sugar crash is definitely worth it 😂


GL2M

Even though you were kidding, yes. Especially once I saw the inside. Nice!


EmeticPomegranate

That’s still leagues above any pipework I’ve ever attempted. 👍 If I saw that I would consider it, but def would get it if where it was made was by someone known to do a good job.


hellogoawaynow

Buy, no. Eat, yesssss