“Sweet Gesture or Recipe for Disaster? Hobby Baker’s $250 Wedding Cake Gift Sparks Family Feud!”
Ever found yourself torn between the joys of a culinary hobby and the pressures of personal expectations? Picture this: it’s a lazy Sunday, you’ve got your apron on, and the sweet smell of freshly baked goodies fills the air. Ah, bliss! But wait—what happens when that passion for baking turns into familial obligation? That’s exactly what a hobby baker wrestled with when their cousin requested a wedding cake. Rather than whip up a masterpiece and risk turning their joyful pastime into a high-stress job, this baker decided to set some firm boundaries. However, they soon found themselves questioning whether they were being too harsh… Join us as we dive into this delicious dilemma, hear the full story from Reddit, and gather insights from professional cake designer Katie Lake Volcof of Malarkey Cakes.
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Baking can be an extremely relaxing hobby. When you have a free Sunday afternoon or you’re going to visit a loved one the next day, there’s nothing better than donning your apron and whipping up something delicious. Turning baking into a career, however, can quickly zap the fun out of the experience. Suddenly, you’re on a tight deadline, and stressed out clients are pressuring you to work faster than humanly possible.ÂÂ
That’s why one hobby baker refused to make their cousin’s wedding cake. But after setting a firm boundary, they began to wonder if they were too harsh with their relative. Below, you’ll find the full story that was recently shared on Reddit, as well as a conversation with Katie Lake Volcof, modern wedding cake designer and creator of Malarkey Cakes.
This person enjoys baking cakes purely as a hobby
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But when their cousin requested that they make her wedding cake, the baker was adamant that they don’t take orders
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“There is a massive difference between a professional baker and a hobby baker”
