Doesn't Pinterest make it look like we're all capable of creating magic in the kitchen? With just a few ingredients, some elbow grease, and a little bit of love, we can all make perfectly Pin-worthy dishes and desserts, right? Not so exclaim these brave Pinterest testers who prove that these seemingly simple recipes are not always what they seem!
1. Watermelon Cake
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2. Spaghetti with Jellyfish Style Sausage
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3. Stained Glass Cookies, Fruit Turkeys, and Chocolate Cake
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4. Deviled Chicks
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5. Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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6. Tinkerbell Pancake
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7. Peanut Butter and Jelly Rolls
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8. Nutella Mug Cakes
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9. Pretzels
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10. S'more Cookies
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11. Turkey Cookies
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12. Rubber Ducky Cakes
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13. Neon Splatter Cake
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14. Minecraft Creeper Cupcakes
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15. Sour Patch Kid Cake
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16. Rainbow Pancakes
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17. Skeleton Cookie
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18. Police Call Box Cake
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19. Rainbow Cake Roll
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20. MInion Cake
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21. Heart-shaped Bacon
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22. Christmas Cookies
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23. Another MInion Cake
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24. Eggs in Peppers
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25. Decorative Chocolates
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26. Rainbow Cupcakes
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27. Caramel Escargot
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28. Easy Mini Panda Cupcakes
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29. Runner Cake
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30. Smiley Face Bread
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31. Sausage Stuffed Cornbread
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32. Cookie Monster Cupcakes
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33. Peeps Cake
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34. Mouse Pancake
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35. Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies
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Have you ever tried a Pinterest recipe?
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are common Pinterest food fails?
- They often include recipes gone wrong, like baking disasters or presentation mishaps that look very different from the original photos.
- Why do Pinterest food fails happen?
- Many fail due to differences in skill level, ingredient substitutions, or unclear instructions.
- How can I avoid food fails from Pinterest recipes?
- Read the entire recipe carefully, watch tutorial videos if available, and use recommended ingredients.
- Are Pinterest food fails always due to cooking errors?
- Not always; sometimes it's about unrealistic expectations set by professional food styling.
- Can food fails be funny to share?
- Absolutely! Sharing them can be a fun way to bond over kitchen mishaps and learn from mistakes.
- Should I trust all food tutorials on Pinterest?
- It's best to cross-check recipes with reviews and comments before trying.
- How do I fix a failed recipe?
- Try identifying what went wrong—like baking time or temperature—and adjust accordingly next time.
- Is it normal to have food fails when baking?
- Yes, baking can be tricky and even experienced cooks face failures sometimes.
- Can I still eat a Pinterest food fail if it looks bad?
- Often yes, as long as it tastes good and is safe to eat despite its appearance.
- What's the best way to learn from Pinterest food fails?
- Use them as a learning experience by analyzing mistakes and trying again with improved techniques.