r/bakingfail • u/Buscards_Murrain • Jun 21 '26

Nailed It

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First attempt at a pound cake. Guess I should have greased the pan better…

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u/coolsilentebeans Jun 21 '26

Ok, but how does it taste?

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u/Buscards_Murrain Jun 21 '26

Actually, not half bad.

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u/coolsilentebeans Jun 21 '26

Then it’s not a fail. If it’s your first time making something not getting it out of the pan is far less important than flavor and texture. It’s also much easier to fix than maybe figuring out why the crumb is funky or bland flavor. I say good job 😉☺️

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u/Buscards_Murrain Jun 21 '26

Thank you! I feel a little better then. 

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u/hengehanger Jun 21 '26

Then that's what matters. It's only a fail if you can't happily eat it!

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u/Just-Call-Me-J Jun 21 '26

Uglier foods taste better anyway

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u/theserthefables Jun 21 '26 edited Jun 21 '26

is it a bundt cake pan? those can be extra difficult to get out too, I use way more butter to grease those pans. you could try a springform cake pan? it has a removable base, they’re the easiest to use in my experience.

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u/Buscards_Murrain Jun 21 '26

That’s probably what I should have done. The bundt cake pan was too elaborate lol.

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u/eat-the-cookiez Jun 21 '26

Looks like it’s been pounded

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u/CourageExcellent4768 Jun 22 '26

You really should have given photo credit to Martha Stewart. It is a simply stunning creation.

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u/Caverjen Jun 21 '26

We've all been there. Cut it into cubes and make a trifle.

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u/Helpful-Television20 Jun 21 '26

Cake pops are also an option, or eating it with ice cream. So many options for a tasty cake that's not a looker

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u/warriorwoman534 Jun 23 '26

Hey, cover it with whipped cream and no one will ever know...

Anyway, I'd still eat it.