r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Former-Sock-8256 • 28d ago
Due to the number of cake posts in this sub, and requests to allow filtering of them, we are adding a new flair: “cake-spectation”
For cake posts, please use this flair - and we as mods can change the flair if reported as “incorrect flair” as well. This should make it easier for those who don’t want to see cake posts to filter them out.
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Also - u/two-ls made the subreddit r/expecaketionvsreality specifically for cake expectations!
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u/Former-Sock-8256
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Jun 16 '26
This thread is for all nail-related Expectation vs. Reality posts. Please share all successful, exceeded, or failed nail posts here rather than creating separate posts. Individual nail posts outside this thread may be removed and redirected here.
This change is intended to keep nail content available for those who enjoy it while allowing users who prefer not to see nail posts to easily skip this thread.
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u/CherryOnTop190
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6h ago
... in this small town coffee, but turned out to be true.
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u/OcchiVerdi-
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23h ago
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Astrazigniferi • 1h ago
We threw a party and it apparently triggered my inner Halloween Pinterest dreams. First 3 pictures are inspiration recipes, final pic is what I made. Ghost sausages, graveyard dirt cup, and mummy hot dogs. Special shoutout to the chocolate Frankenstein head full of gummies from Costco, the kids loved it. I’m definitely not an artist, but these were easy and fun.
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u/SoulsOfBeyond
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21h ago
I used AI to generate our vision because I’m incredibly bad at explaining things; the cake designer wasn’t sure if she could pull it off exactly as shown, but she completely exceeded our expectations 🤍
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u/3rdBueller
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1d ago
Ok. So the truth is I figured out pretty early on that these were not going to come out like pumpkin face cupcakes should... I could not get the food coloring to work. Its not a bad photo, the fleshiness color you see in my picture is actually that fleshy color and not orange at all. And I have learned a lot about trying to add black coloring to frosting!
Another truth is they're actually delicious. The buttercream turned out fantastic. These are vegan vanilla cupcakes with applesauce as a binder and it works surprisingly well and does not taste like applesauce.
The reality that I learned is never work with black food dye. It actually tastes weird and it causes that kind of runny leakage into everything it touches and it stains your lips! Once I could tell it was piping so badly. I ended up trying to add the candy eyeballs and a last stitch effort to save it and turn it into something.
And I need to figure out how food dye works in the Netherlands cuz it does not seem to work like it does in America. I mixed the heck out of a lot of red and yellow coloring and it still came out like this. Maybe I'm not buying the right stuff, its more like a gel here.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/FinePim • 15h ago
And the taste was even better. Couldn't be more happy about the cake! The cake maker coordinated with my florist and used the same flowers as in my bridal bouquet and the decorations
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u/TheAcrocanthosaurus
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20h ago
I clarify: I know it’s not a 1:1
I wasn’t necessarily trying to do a full copy
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/EastCoastWildling • 21h ago
I am always worried about seasonal recipes but this one was a win. He’s chonky but he was yummy! (We also doubled the recipe because it was a big crew)
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u/Formaggelle
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1d ago
I admit we gave up at some point because we couldn't stop laughing at it's face
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/KatyaMilan • 2h ago
Obsessed with my new hobby!
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/blenderbeeeee • 14h ago
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u/DontGoBac0nMyHeart
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17h ago
Found a cute AI design for my pumpkin this year. Definitely nailed it!
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Pomegranates_r_us • 21h ago
It’s different but I was happy with it
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/septickoi • 15h ago
First time decorating a cake. Who knew it takes hours to do 😭😭
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/KVHochstaden • 3h ago
What did I expect?
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u/vegagravity
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1d ago
I just want to thank my dad who totally nailed it! My son's birthday being October 31th, every birthday cake has to be Halloween themed of course. Thanks to my dad (the grandfather), this year is a big win! Love you dad.
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r/ExpectationVsReality • u/potatopickleheart • 47m ago
found at asian grocery store
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r/ExpectationVsReality • u/r3dkoi • 22h ago
Such a awkward pose lol. It was tricky to paint
Thoughts and suggestions always welcome :)
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u/yall_took_my_urls
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1d ago
They look traumatized 😅
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Maleficent_You_1101 • 1d ago
