([syndicated profile] cakewrecks_feed Jul. 9th, 2026 01:00 pm)

Posted by Jen

When CW reader Jamie ordered a birthday cake for her husband Jim Bob, she encountered one of the funniest dilemmas I've seen yet - and that is really saying something.

The problem?

Her baker had never heard of the letter J:

And apparently thinks Birt and Hday are two separate words.

(Give it a minute.)

(Theeeere it is.)

 

Um....

Any guesses?
Anyone? Anyone?
Bueller?

 

Two of the most misspelled words I see on cakes are "congratulations" and "confirmation." So when someone is foolish enough to order a "Congratulations on your confirmation" cake, HILARITY WILL ENSUE:

Thank goodness the baker made up for it with all those great decorations.

 

Wrecky minion Tabatha was having a bad day, so she decided to swing by the discount rack at the bakery for a little pick-me-up. Then she asked the baker to write "Eye of the Tiger" on it, since we all know that's the best song for a bad day training montage. (I'm picturing slo-mo clips of rampant toe-stubbing, pink slip shredding, and bad haircut reaction shots.)

Anyway, as it turned out, Tabatha got an even bigger pick-me-up than she bargained for:

Greetings, from We of the Turkeys!

 

And finally, when it comes to baseball bats, this baker is ALL THUMB:

NAILED IT.

 

Thanks to Jamie, Ashley R., Sandi M., Tabitha G., & Amanda F. for knowing something was wrong with that last wreck, but not quite putting her finger on it.

*****

P.S. Friendly reminder:

Punctuation Saves Lives

:D

*****

And from my other blog, Epbot:

Posted by Daily Bunny

Thanks, Ayla and mystery bunny Blue! Ayla writes:

[This is] Blue, the blueberry goblin from the videos on Wild Backyard Buns. [See previous posts here and here.] He sits right next to the door and eats his treats every night which gives me an opportunity to sit only a couple feet from him on the other side of the glass and get some great photos. He's very regular! He shows up twice a day for a little nibble, although we suspect he's courting a lady bun in the next yard this week and the schedule is off. 

Look at those little feet! So demure!

([syndicated profile] cakewrecks_feed Jul. 8th, 2026 01:00 pm)

Posted by Jen

When I find my cake's in times of trouble

Cake Wrecks Jen, she comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom:

"Let it bleed."

 

And when my flower's oozing darkness

 

Or icing balloons spring a leak:

Cake Wrecks Words of Wisdom:

Let it bleed.

 

Let it bleed

 

Let it lean!

 

Let it seep,

 

Then let us see!

Cake Wrecks wants to laugh, too

So let us see.

HEEEEE!

 

Thanks to Sarah, Brandy R., Michelle L., Diane B., Adria P., Lisa J., Valerie O., Lisa P., Kerinsa M., & Ann for helping us COME TOGETHER for a DAY IN THE LIFE of wreckage IN MY LIFE. You CAN'T BUY ME LOVE, but you can buy cake, which is sort of the same thing.

*****

P.S. In case this post wasn't painful enough:

Exceptionally Bad Dad Jokes

There are a lot of "dad joke" books out there, but this one has awesome ratings AND the word "spiffing" on the cover, so it's a clear winner.

*****

And from my other blog, Epbot:

Posted by Daily Bunny

Thanks, Michelle and bunny Bashful! Longtime DB followers will remember Bashful’s several stints as the MIBitW - see here, here, and here (and those are only the posts I found right away!). Michelle writes, “Flashback to Bashful being the Most Interesting Bun in the World - inspired by the most interesting otter in the world on [yesterday’s] Daily Otter post!”

([syndicated profile] cakewrecks_feed Jul. 7th, 2026 01:00 pm)

Posted by Jen

"Hi, I'd like to order a birthday cake, but I want the lettering to be big. Can you do that?

 

"No, I mean really big."

 

"Hmm, ever done anything bigger?"

 

"Wowza. On second thought, how are you with smaller stuff?

"Not bad, not bad - but it's still not working for me. Tell you what, let's skip the writing entirely and just do a mini birthday cake, you know, something small and cute."

 

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Thanks to Sandy C., Jessica S., Katie B., Katrina S., & Meghan B. for the Mickey Mouse operation.

*****

P.S. Since we're talking about a variety of sizes, let me give a quick shout-out my favorite wire-free bra. I have three of these - just bought a fourth today! - and they're all I've been wearing lately:

Warner's Easy Does It Seamless Wireless Bra

Up 'til last year I ONLY wore wired bras - usually Warners - and it took buying-and-returning over a dozen different brands and styles before I found a wireless one I liked. This one averages $25-30 Prime, but I watch the listing and buy any color that goes on sale for less than $20. Today "Lilac" is on sale for $18, so I just snagged one of those.

I love the under-arm smoothing panel - no dig or pinch! - and like most Warners, these are incredibly comfortable. Be sure to check the image gallery for a better idea of how they look on larger tracts of land.

*****

And from my other blog, Epbot:

Posted by Daily Bunny

Via K-PIXEL-N, who writes:

The European hare (Lepus europaeus) is a mammal belonging to the hare family and is considered the largest hare species in Europe. Together with the snow hare, it is the largest member of this group in the region. A striking distinguishing feature from other lagomorphs are its long ears (‘spoons’), which have a characteristic black, triangular patch at the tips. Unlike the European rabbit, the European hare does not dig underground burrows, but rests during the day in shallow, well-camouflaged hollows in the ground, known as ‘sassen’.

([syndicated profile] cakewrecks_feed Jul. 6th, 2026 01:00 pm)

Posted by Jen

Note: This post is not appropriate for young children. And the older ones will be all, "Ooooohh! I'm gonna tell DADDY!!" so you might lock them out, too.

 

Spider-Man's dirty little secret revealed:

Now that's a Dynamic Duo.

 

Here's one of the lesser-known heroes, Essenem Man:

He may not be much of a fighter, but he is always on the ball.

 

GRRAAA!! HULK TENSE!!

HULK TRY RELIEVE TENSION.

 

The good news: little Ryder had no idea why his mom was in such a hurry to cut the cake.

The bad news: everyone else at the party did.

 

Liz D., Kristen C., Mark F., & Rebecca J., I would tell you who my favorite superhero is, but I'm afraid it's a three-way tie.

Note: If you're wondering, the second cake is supposed to be Batman. Obviously.

*****

P.S. Something about Ryder's cake reminded me of those shiny blue balls that keep your produce fresh. Have you seen these?

Blueapple Freshness Saver Balls

Just pop one in your crisper drawer and the other in your fruit bowl, and these will absorb the ethylene gas that quickens ripening, so all your fruits and veg stay fresh longer. Seems like witchcraft, I know, but go check the thousands of rave reviews: apparently they really work! Each set lasts 3 months, and you get 2 apples for $18.

*****

And from my other blog, Epbot:

Posted by Daily Bunny

Footage by Claire Moorby, via BBC Springwatch - they write:

Baby rabbits emerging from the warren 🐰🥹🌿

Female rabbits, called does, have a long breeding season of around 7 to 8 months, running from February to October! During this time, the mother can give birth every 5 weeks and have 3 to 7 kits in each litter! 🐰🐰🐰🐰

When the little ones are born, they are blind and completely helpless. They won’t come out of the warren until they are around 3 weeks old. The mother will suckle them until they are fully weaned at 4 to 5 weeks, but they will still stay close to the warren for safety ❤️

We think these small ones must be around 4 weeks old, given their size and that they are still feeding from mum!

Just gorgeous! 🐰🐾❤️

([syndicated profile] cakewrecks_feed Jul. 5th, 2026 01:00 pm)

Posted by Jen

Happy July, fellow Sweets lovers!

With America's Independence Day this weekend, you know I had to find some pretty red, white, and blue numbers:

(By Sugar Hero, who has a complete tutorial on her site)

 

Plus this one has a drool-worthy surprise inside!

WOWIE. Our flag has never looked more delicious.

 

And look how sweet this old-fashioned bunting is:

(By Wild Orchid Baking Company in New Hampshire, now closed)

 

Ahhh, but I have some goodies for my non-American friends, too. Check it out, rainbow fireworks!

(By Victorious Cupcakes in the UK)

So pretty! I like the abstract take on them, and the silhouettes are perfect.

 

I love the way Glory (yes, her name is Glory!) took these ice cream cookies:

...and stacked them to look like triple-deckers!

(By Glorious Treats, online only)

SO CUTE.

 

Oooh, I may have spoken too soon on that last flag cake; this one ALSO looks darn tasty:

(By For Goodness Cakes in Charlotte, NC)

I'm loving the thick textured buttercream on top; can't you just FEEL that crunching ever-so-slightly, then melting in your mouth?

Ooof, I really want some cake now.

 

Hang on, here comes another one that's not helping:

(By b. sweet dessert boutique, online only)

Alllll the grabby hands. Gimmie.

 

Of course I couldn't pass up a chance to feature another Captain America cake, right?

(By Chocomoo Cakes in Sheffield, inspired by Mighty Mugs)

Look how clean and perfect that fondant work is! So good.

 

Now, let's end this post with a bang:

(By Adrienne & Company Bakery in Jeffersonville, IN)

Fireworks cake! I love all those bright neon colors together.

 

This one looks like an oil painting:

(By Katja Seaton in the UK)

 

Look how the fireworks spill over the edge:

I think that's my favorite part; the way the fallout looks so shimmery near the bottom.

 

Big finale!

(Baker unknown; Google Image Search has failed me. Anyone recognize it?)

Simple, but wow does that pack a punch.

 

Happy Sunday, everyone!

*****

P.S. Need a cool gift for the person who has everything? Then how about a card that transforms into a bouquet:

Fresh Cut Paper Pop-Up Flowers

I sent this one to my Mom for her birthday last month, and it looks just like this! Even better, it ships free with Prime, so no extra postage needed.

*****

And from my other blog, Epbot:

Posted by Daily Bunny

Thanks, Laurel and bunny Chloe! Laurel writes, “Chloe is enjoying outdoor time on the back deck. All plants have been carefully placed to prevent Chloe literally getting into them. Dangling and drooping branches and flowers do get nibbled.”

([syndicated profile] cakewrecks_feed Jul. 3rd, 2026 01:00 pm)

Posted by Jen

Today, we celebrate Independence Day with...the American Flag.

 

O-oh, say can you SEEEE? BYYY the bakery light?
How so soundly they failed... to give our flag any meaning:

 

Those brown stripes and blob "stars" ARE a scurr-i-lous sight!

 

And the RED parts they botched... are so def'nitely leaning:

 

And what's that O-VER THEEEERE?!

[cymbal crash!!]

 

Did the BAKER NOT CARE?

[slide whistle!]

 

A goof, what a sight - it's more THAN I can bear.

(Yes. Really.)

 

No WAY does thi-is new-fangled airbru-ush yet blaa-aaaave!

[You know, "to blave?" It means "to bluff."]

[Now, someone fetch me an MLT!]

[Ahem]

 

For the BAND of the THREEEEEE (red stripes)...

 

And the hoooome...of theeeee....WAAAAAAAVE!

(Before you ask: all of today's wrecks were sold right here in the good ol' US of A, on or around American holidays. I also have LOTS more where these came from. [proffering tissue] Tissue, teachers?)

 

Thanks to ToniAnn B., Trace L., Stephanie P., Sarah C., Kelly S., Sharon E., Lori A., Lin Q., & Daniel K. for their flagging enthusiasm.

Happy Independence Day!

*****

P.S. I agree, you COULD do a better job yourself. So have you seen these new silicone "piping bulbs?"

8 Pc Bulb Decorating Kit

Y'all. Go read the reviews; these things are apparently total game-changers. Easy to fill, clean, no more leaking piping bags, AND they fit all the Wilton metal tips we already have! I don't do much cake decorating these days, but I do pipe caulking for crafts, so I'm excited to try these out.

Posted by Daily Bunny

Thanks, Liz and bunny Wee Moray! Liz writes, “After our warren relocated, WM had a gift to help him settle in - a hop and flop bed with a cardboard burrow to hide it in, but in true WM estyle he ignored the set up for the first two+ months, however, I think the recently captured evidence indicates he has given into the soft side once more.”

([syndicated profile] cakewrecks_feed Jul. 2nd, 2026 01:00 pm)

Posted by Jen

When the edible images only stick to icing, but you're too lazy to frost the whole cookie:

 

We don't talk about the first one.

 

I'm pretty sure they mean the soda, but tell me you don't want to drop this off in the break room when no one's looking:

::evil grin::

 

This next one isn't cake, but someone turned 4 pineapples into the members of KISS, soooo....

 

Please note Gene Simmons' tongue made out of watermelon rind.

That is all.

 

Thanks to Sarah A., Mike, John A., & Diane G. for the KISS and tell.

*****

P.S. For those of you who *haven't* kicked the habit:

12-Can Stackable Soda Organizer

These have LIDS, minions, so you can either stack them or use the tops for extra storage! Ahhh, this makes my organizing-loving heart so happy.

*****

And from my other blog, Epbot:

([syndicated profile] dailybunny_feed Jul. 2nd, 2026 10:09 am)

Posted by Daily Bunny

Thanks, Julie, Julie’s niece, and wee mystery bunnies! This post comes in two parts. First, Julie writes, “My niece, who lives in Buda, TX sent me some photos of a baby bunny nest in her yard. Her dog sniffed them out. She's keeping the dog on leash and has a camera set up to watch for mom's return to the nest.”

And now, for part two: the update!

Julie writes, “Well, mom didn't come back to feed the buns, so the babies are off to Austin Wildlife Rescue in Austin, TX.”

([syndicated profile] cakewrecks_feed Jul. 1st, 2026 01:00 pm)

Posted by Jen

This is a cake I posted back in 2009:

"Because crime doesn't pay, kids."

 

And this one I posted in 2011:

"It's kind of a mix between 'shushing' and 'churning.'"

 

Well recently, Deirdre M. sent me this cake:

Three wrecks of the exact same design, misspelled three different ways.

 MY LIFE IS NOW COMPLETE.

 

And to celebrate, I will now rehash a slightly dated meme for my own base amusements.

You're welcome.

 (Psst. Hey. You know you want to read this out loud.

Go on.  I won't judge. Much.)

 

Thanks to Jenn B., Mickie D., and Deirdre M.  for chursh... cursh...ah chrush...smashing crime.

*****

P.S. Here's one of the coolest gift ideas I've seen for a Batman fan:

Leather Bat Key Fob Case

How awesome is this?? The leather wrap keeps your keys from jingling and looks bat-ass while doing so.

*****

And from my other blog, Epbot:

Fandom 50 #19

The mid-'90s Celtic music craze is more of a temporal quirk than a geographic one. I know the US had its own moment, with this also only being one part of a larger "world music" trend that I'm assuming had a lot to do with how CDs were changing the game, and I have younger Canadian friends who don't even remember that this was ever a thing. But the fact that a large area of Canada has heavily Scottish- and Irish-influenced regional identities where Celtic music already dominated meant that a substantial portion of mainstream Canadian hits and the general CBC soundtrack ended up falling into this category in the '90s, making household names of artists like Great Big Sea, The Rankin Family, Loreena McKennitt, Spirit of the West, Natalie MacMaster, Leahy, The Barra MacNeils, Lennie Gallant, Bruce Guthro, The Irish Descendants, and whoever else was going to be on Rita and Friends that week.

And of course there was Ashley MacIsaac, whose rendition of "Sleepy Maggie" with Mary Jane Lamond on vocals lurked just shy of the top 100 south of the border but was a top 20 hit for the better part of a year at home, resulting in a lot of decidedly non-Gaelic-speaking Canadian schoolchildren memorizing the lyrics phonetically and swapping urban legends about what secret and scandalous things they might mean.

Sleepy Maggie by Ashley MacIsaac

Posted by Jen

Heppy Birthdey...

...toooo you!

 

HAPPY BIRtHYdAY

No, hang on.

 

Binthday?

 

Birinthd?

 

B?

Let's go with B.

 

Ahem hem hem.

 

HaRRy Brithdy

.

Er, I mean..

hPA PPy?

 

Wait, here we go:

BHIARY RHDPAYY

 

...dear Min-ionnnnnnnns!

 

TOOOOO

John: "Demon Llama?"

Jen: "I was going for 'ewe'. You know, 'eeeeewe."."

John: "..."

Jen: "WORK WITH ME HERE."

 

Thanks to Mitzi C., AK, Michelle H., Alicia J., Nicky M., Stephanie L., Adria P., Danielle M., & Tara D. for the

*****

P.S. I found the best birthday cake candles, minions. Lookie:

"Fancy That" Party Candles

I love how they look like balloons! Plus these are much safer than traditional number candles, since you don't have to ask the birthday girl her exact age. ;)

([syndicated profile] cakewrecks_feed Jun. 29th, 2026 01:00 pm)

Posted by john (the hubby of Jen)

Brandon wanted a Bunko-themed cake with three dice on it.

 

Danielle asked for "Linda" in white icing.

 

Francie ordered a 50th birthday cake for a friend, noting that she wanted to pick it up "today."

 

Kristin's friend ordered a cake that was supposed to read "Happy Mother's Day/Birthday" or "Happy Birthday/Mother's Day" - whichever the baker thought sounded best.

 

And finally, there were three choices of decorations on the order form: balloons, roses, or mums. Dee chose mums.

 

Thanks to Brandon M., Danielle J., Francie R., Kristin D., & D.R. for proving one does not simply order from a wreckery.

*****

And from my other blog, Epbot:

Posted by Daily Bunny

Thanks, Annie and bunnies Demerara and Cristál! Annie writes, “Demerara and Cristál definitely know the sound of the treats bag opening!”

([syndicated profile] cakewrecks_feed Jun. 28th, 2026 01:00 pm)

Posted by Jen

Shaped and themed cakes are awesome, of course, but I still drool and dream over more traditional wedding cakes, too. After all, they've come a long way from just simple tiers with flowers - even the simple tiers with flowers!

(By Sweet Life Patisserie)

Love this SO MUCH.

 

And take a look at this amazing "fabric" pleating:

(By Delectable by Su)

Hard to believe those tufted pinwheels and embroidered borders are all sugar. It's so perfect!

 

And check out the string work on this engagement beauty:

(By Hana of A Piece of Cake)

I love the curls on the top tier, and the piping on the bottom lace collar and upper level strings is simply awe-inspiring. Skill like this always renews my faith in cake artistry. :)

 

Here's a sweet dress-inspired design:

(By Jackie Nelson)

Look at the design at the bottom of the skirt ruffles!

 

And how's this for a modern twist on a classic?

(By Elizabeth's Cakes)

If you've never stacked or tried to support cakes in the shape of a ball before, let me assure you: it's hard. And all that detail! Totally swoon-worthy.

 

Another rounded design:

(By See-Through-Silence)

See that lace border on top? Someone piped that. Yeah. Respect!

 

And speaking of mad piping skills:

(By The Cake Gallery)

Whoah. This reminds me of the Victorian-themed Grand Floridian resort here in Orlando. Frills and bows and hand-piped lace, oh my!

 

Or, for a more modern touch:

(By Fleur de Lisa Cakes)

This has been one of my favorite designs since before I even started CW. I love the swirls and the bold flowers.

 

Or, how about John's favorite?

(By Sugarbelle Cakes)

WOW. Just...wow.

 

And finally, the cake that had me scooping my jaw off the desk:

(By Susan Trianos aka Peecheekeeno)

That's all *cake*, guys. Look at that tufted tier in the middle. LOOK AT IT. Now, tell me: how the heck do they DO that? Not to mention the perfect corset lacing, the bows, the ruffles, the porcelain-perfect gumpaste roses...seriously, I think I could stare at this all day. Just. Gorgeous.

 

Happy Sunday!

*****

P.S. Any fellow insomniacs here? Because I feel the call once more to sing the praises of my amazing sleep headphones:

Bluetooth Sleep Headphones

I listen to boring audio books on these every night to keep my brain from spinning out of control, which works wonders. Lately I've been wearing them like a sleep mask -  like the model here - and WOW, that's helped even more than when I wore them like a headband! These things have been a life saver: comfy enough for side sleeping, not too loud like some of my old speakers, and they only cost $16 Prime.

Note that they do run on the big side, but that works out great if you have a big head like me. :D

*****

And from my other blog, Epbot:

Posted by Daily Bunny

Happy Bunday! Thanks, Jordana and bunny Puffet! Jordana says that “Puffet [is] showing off her new molting furstyle.”

([syndicated profile] cakewrecks_feed Jun. 26th, 2026 01:00 pm)

Posted by Jen

Sometimes the stories you guys send in with your wrecks are so perfect they don't need anything more from me. So, Steph S., take it away!

It was my son's "half birthday" and he wanted a cake. Because I'm a modern mother, obviously I said yes, but "just half a cake." So, I went to the bakery and explained the sitch.

"Think you could make me a half a cake?"

"Well, nooo, 'cause then we'd like, have to throw away the other half."

"Well, it'll be special order so you can just make one cake layer, right? And then cut it in half and stack it. Like a layer cake!"

"I don't know what you mean."

{{ repeats previous statements with hand motions }}

"Ok, like, I have no idea what you're wanting here."

"Look, just bake one round cake, cut it in half and stick the two sides together for a layer cake. Makes half a cake."

"I think that'll be really messy."

"Sure. Ok, just... Whatever. Do what you've gotta do."

And here is the result:

Thanks to Steph for literally making me screech with laughter. Oh, and for next time: there ARE bakeries who sell half cakes all the time. In fact, some will even write "Happy Birthday" on it first before chopping the thing in half:

See? Now that's service!

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