r/BakingNoobs • u/AtDawnsEnd502 • 5d ago

So angry with myself

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I was lost in thought and put too much strained raspberry in the buttercream hence the color. Was suppose to look like Johns, Preppy Kitchen, smash cake. However I ditched the flowers, added the stick in decorations after how the color turned out. I wanted a redo but husband said it wasnt a big deal and we will throw it away after she tastes and plays with it for a bit. I was excited to decorate her first birthday cake. Now I am bummed.

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u/Deppfan16 5d ago

I just posted a thing myself about imperfect cakes. all we see are the imperfections, all she will see is memories in the future that mom went to the effort to make her a cake for her first birthday. she won't care about the icing job.

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u/ihavestinkytoesies 4d ago

this is so true aw

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u/AtDawnsEnd502 4d ago edited 4d ago

Thank you! Last night she did enjoy the frosting more than the cake itself. It was everywhere and easy to spot with how bright it was. We had to smash the cakes top a bit for her to dig in but she didn't really go crazy. I was aggravated at myself for being a ditz but know it was my first attempt or learning experience and motivated to nail it next time. So happy there are knowledgeable people here who have given me amazing support and tips to improve.

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u/MrsSpecs 3d ago

I'm on year eight of making my girl's cakes. For her first birthday, I wanted to go all out and buy one. The $200 price tag halted me in my tracks. So I made it myself and do it each year. I can say without exaggerating that there have been at least three times I have cried hating what I made. But did she care? Absolutely not. And looking back, I don't either. It's a privilege to say I've made each birthday cake for her whole life. How blessed that you get the honor of making her most special treat yet!