Birthdays and celebrations rarely come without drama. Friends and relatives forget to call, elderly family members reunite and argue over whose health conditions are deadlier, and sibling rivalry is at its worst. To top it all off, you might get a mean-spirited, poorly crafted, creepy, or tasteless cake, as if the disappointing day hasn’t burned you enough. Or your nickname might be POTUS, and you could be spending your birthday thanking Russia for issuing that commemorative stamp.
Regardless of the series of misfortunes facing you, you’re better off laughing at your problems than complaining about your otherwise special day. If you’ve ever received a repulsive, hurtful, or unusual cake, you’ll appreciate our slideshow of disastrous dessert creations. Here are some cakes that had the potential to be delicious and heartwarming but instead caused heartburn.
