134. A Blast
Est. Cost: $5*
What Happened: The mug cake got out of control
Chocolate mug cakes are the best way to satisfy the random sweet cravings you get in the middle of the night. The cake is easy to make and will provide you with a delicious dessert in a matter of minutes. This person was just trying to have a sweet bite when their cake batter decided to flow out of the cup.
A Blast @boredpanda/Pinterest
Even though the fail didn’t cost much, cleaning up will be a pain. All that batter will leave a sticky residue that is tough to get out and often attracts ants to wherever it’s spilled. We would not want to be in this person’s place!
135. A Bunny Murder
Est. Cost: $5*
What Happened: The person ran out of cooking chocolate
Mother’s Day is one of the sweetest celebratory days because it gives you the chance to acknowledge all the efforts your mother makes for you every day. These kids just wanted to do the same when they realized they were out of cooking chocolate.
A Bunny Murder @VlogdaSonia/Youtube
Maybe none of them had the time to make a run to the store, so instead, they decided to grab a chocolate bunny and toss it in the milk. This isn’t a typical ‘fail’ moment because their hack did solve the issue; it just seems a little eerie because they felt like they were killing a bunny in the process.
136. Bombastic Side-Eye
Est. Cost: $10*
What Happened: The bunny’s eyes slid sideways
Fashioning a bunny out of bread is not something you see every day, so it’s a treat for the eyes when witnessed. The only problem is that this bunny has many weird things going on with his face.
Bombastic Side-Eye @bamgermanbakery/Facebook
First of all, the eyes slid sideways as the bread was cooking, so it looked like the bunny had some sort of weird facial condition. The second issue is the strange placement of the front teeth, which doesn’t seem true to the image of a rabbit. Some viewers likened this creation to Sid from Ice Age, and that might just be a more accurate fit for it.
137. Tinkerbell, Is That You?
Est. Cost: $10*
What Happened: A Tinkerbell pancake didn’t turn out as intended
If you couldn’t figure out what this was at first glance, you’re in the same boat as us. In fact, no one could crack the code unless they had the reference picture in front of them. The intended goal was to make the pancake into Tinkerbell, but it looks as far from her as possible.
Tinkerbell, Is That You? @teamjimmyjoe/Pinterest
We have to admit that it was probably too ambitious to create something like this. Fashioning a pancake to resemble Tinkerbell might be something that a professional chef could do, but it’d be a tough job for a home cook. Regardless, we can at least appreciate the effort this person put in.
138. Blown Out Of Shape
Est. Cost: $20*
What Happened: The plastic bowl was mistaken for glass
In this person’s defense, they weren’t trying to reek up the house with the smell of plastic; they just thought this bowl was made of glass. However, if you can’t tell glass from plastic, it might not be the best time for you to start cooking.
Blown Out Of Shape @boredpanda/Pinterest
And even if you thought the bowl was made of glass, putting it directly over the stove isn’t the recommended course of action. A billion different things could go wrong, so you’d be better off using an actual pot meant for the stove.
139. Fire Alarm Fail
Est. Cost: $50*
What Happened: Someone almost burned down the house
This hilarious picture was shared by a man claiming that this is how he found out his girlfriend was cooking. The broken fire alarm can be recognized by anyone who has ever gotten close to burning down the house while being on one of their cooking adventures.
Fire Alarm Fail /TikTok
The only good thing is that the smoke alarm caught stuff before it got worse, and real damage was caused. It’s easier to replace a smoke alarm than to fix an entire burned-down house.
140. A Little Bit Of Flavoring
Est. Cost: $5*
What Happened: Too much pepper on the salt
A little bit of salt and pepper always helps those who don’t like the taste of eggs by themselves. However, this person seems to have accidentally dropped the whole shaker on his morning egg, which seems like a horrible way to start your day.
A Little Bit Of Flavoring @mleewashington5334/Youtube
Not only will you feel the amount of pepper in your nose and ears, but it’s literally impossible to even consume an egg that’s seasoned this much. Whoever made this will probably just have to throw it away and start from scratch.
141. A New Barbeque Technique
Est. Cost: $10*
What Happened: A hack for when you don’t have skewers lying around
College students often have to come up with unique ways of doing things because they’re too broke to buy all the actual materials needed for a particular task. However, sometimes those hacks are so genius that they should be considered a win rather than a fail.
A New Barbeque Technique @DATARTrecenze/Youtube
This person wanted to enjoy some barbeque but didn’t have access to skewers, so he decided to go with a hanger instead. We would just advise everyone to be a little careful about not burning yourself or ruining your grill, but other than that, this seems like a great hack.
142. The Cookie Fights Back
Est. Cost: $20*
What Happened: The frosting melted
The cupcakes from the first picture look like the perfect creation for a kid’s birthday party, but the ones in the second picture look like the stuff of nightmares. The frosting has melted entirely, making the cupcakes look untidy and the opposite of appetizing.
The Cookie Fights Back @booyah/Pinterest
A problem like this occurs when you bake with the frosting or put it on when the baked cupcakes are still warm. This is one of the first things you need to know about baking frosted cupcakes, and it’ll save you a lot of trouble in the kitchen.
143. Cooking Buffalo Wings
Est. Cost: $100*
What Happened: The buffalo wings exploded
A recent TikTok trend has given rise to the popularity of buffalo wings from your local fast food joint. They’re the right mix of tangy and spicy, making them widely famous amongst Mukbang creators as well as regular customers.
Cooking Buffalo Wings @kookoojune/Twitter
This has also led to people trying their own take on these popular wings, but it doesn’t always go as intended. This attempt ended with the whole cooking range being blown up through the cupboards above it, which is a hefty damage to repair.
144. Don’t Forget To Plug In
Est. Cost: $40*
What Happened: Someone put an electric kettle on the stove
Electric appliances have made life a lot easier, especially for those who have busy mornings. Instead of waiting around a stove, you can just rely on one of these appliances to do the task for you.
Don’t Forget To Plug In @Bonnie Cook/Pinterest
But this person still wanted to go the other route, or maybe they just forgot that this was supposed to be an electric kettle. When you place an electric appliance directly on the stove, it’s a sure-shot way to render it useless for future use.
145. All In
Est. Cost: $0*
What Happened: The person had no idea what each spice looks like
Transparent labels or labeled containers can make things a lot easier for those who keep forgetting what each spice looks like. But if you accidentally place the wrong label on a spice, things could get really messed up.
All In @boredpanda/Pinterest
This person was cooking and took off all the lids simultaneously, which created a problem for them after they were done using the spice. If you ever want to get into cooking, it’s good to have a basic understanding of what different spices look and smell like so you don’t find yourself running into issues like these.
146. Broken Veggies
Est. Cost: $20*
What Happened: The pot broke on the stove
This was another cooking failure that happened due to a lack of understanding regarding different materials. Cooking is not just about throwing a few items into a pot; you also need to figure out the intricacies of how various things work.
Broken Veggies @FunnyDatingJokesAndMemes/Facebook
Placing ceramic dishes directly on the stove is a horrible idea because it will always cause them to blow up like this. Because these dishes need an even heat distribution throughout the pot, they should only be placed inside an oven.