The world is full of incredibly talented individuals who are overflowing with fab and artistic ideas. While some decide to become pro musicians, dancers, or painters, others turn to the world of food to share their creative spirit. 

The friendly and supportive r/Baking subreddit is home to some of the finest bakers in the world, veteran and amateur alike. We’ve collected some of their most beautiful and delicious-looking projects to show you the limits of what’s possible, dear Pandas. Scroll down to feast your eyes! But don’t blame us if you feel inspired to bake something immediately afterward!

#1 I Run A Baking Business From Home And Make Buttercream Flowers From Time To Time

Image credits: PepsiColaPussy7860

#2 I Made An “Anne Of Green Gables” Tart Filled With Raspberry Cordial Ganache And Raspberry Cordial Whipped Cream

Image credits: inspiredtotaste

#3 What's Cuter Than Highland Cattle Cupcakes!?

Image credits: Home-baker87

To say that the r/Baking subreddit is popular would be a bit of an understatement. The online group has been growing by leaps and bounds over the years.

Back in 2021, the first time Bored Panda covered this fab community, it had 642k members. Now, at the time of writing, the community boasts a jaw-dropping 2.3 million members. It goes to show how a supportive space and gorgeous photos can create a thriving niche on the internet.

#4 Someone Requested A Sloth Cake And I Absolutely Thought It Would Be A Disaster But I'm So Pleased With It

Image credits: cinnamonpicnic

#5 My Girlfriend Made This Cute Comic Cake

Image credits: Tox_Vampire

#6 I Made A Space Whale Cake!

Image credits: kristina-dolnyk

The subreddit presents itself as a place “for all your baking needs.” From recipes and ideas to questions and anything and everything related to baking. “Cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, muffins, scones, breads, rolls, biscuits, cheesecakes, snack bars, etc. are all welcome!” the moderators share. They also invite anyone who wants to help them manage the community to reach out to them via Reddit.

#7 I Made A Little Red Riding Hood Cheesecake

Image credits: inspiredtotaste

#8 I’m In Love With The Cake My Fiancée Made Me For My Birthday

Image credits: mewtwoDtwo

#9 My Gingerbread House This Year. I Won 2nd Place

Image credits: viktor72

Even though the community is incredibly welcoming, all the members are expected to uphold a very high standard of conduct. For example, there’s to be no spam, no self-promotion (though YouTube links are allowed once per week per user), no posting memes, and “no glorifying, praising, or promoting stand mixers.”

The rules are very clear, and they help keep the subreddit healthy and focused on the topic we’re all there for—baking!

#10 Croquembouche I Made For My Sister-In-Law’s Wedding

Image credits: viktor72

#11 Been Years Since I Made Buttercream Flowers, But I Don’t Think This Turned Out Too Bad:)

Image credits: SuspiciousRaptor

#12 Sunday Dessert: My Mom Picks It, I Make It For Her - Strawberry Vanilla Crepe Cake!

Image credits: reddit.com

A while back, Bored Panda spoke to talented Canadian cake designer Darci, the founder of ‘Kake by Darci.’

During an earlier interview, she explained to us that it is important to understand the established rules of baking first and only then start breaking them. In short, if you’re serious about the craft, it really helps if you first learn how every ingredient you add affects the baking process.

#13 Honestly, One Of The Best Tasting Things I've Ever Made. French Lemon Tart

Image credits: Bake_Across_Europe

#14 Made Myself The Cutest Strawberry Cake

Image credits: F00dventures

#15 My Wife’s Sugar Cookies

Image credits: Ecstatic_Impress_852

“Baking is a science. Every ingredient has a purpose. Leaveners provide lift. Gluten/flours provide structure. Eggs [act as] binders. Liquid/oils [provide] moisture. Sugars [give] tenderness and sweetness,” Darci listed how some of the different ingredients can affect the end result of whatever you’re trying to bake. 

#16 My Cookies, Peeps That Hate You Right Back ? (I Love Peeps Though)

Image credits: cupcakesobviously

#17 Gravity Defying Sleeping Beauty Cake

Image credits: abbythorn

#18 Peter Rabbit Baby Shower Cookies ?

Image credits: Asiulad

Cake designer Darci also pointed out to Bored Panda some of the main mistakes that she believes beginner bakers often make. According to her, one of these errors is adding the ingredients in the wrong order. “All of these small factors can make or break the cake!” she said that it’s essential to be patient and precise.

#19 Was Given Design Freedom By Customer To Make 75 Cookies For A Friendsgiving Set.. Became One Of My Favorite Orders To Date.. Happy Thanksgiving

Image credits: Asiulad

#20 Decided To Try The Hershey's Back-Of-The-Cocoa-Box Chocolate Cake Recipe, It Didn't Disappoint

Image credits: faith_plus_one

#21 Some Cupcake Bouquets I've Done In The Last Few Months

Image credits: ninja002

On top of that, the cake designer said that you have to carefully weigh your ingredients. Moreover, you should do your best to neither over-mix nor under-mix your ingredients. Darci from ‘Kake by Darci’ said that she personally prefers simple designs and details.

“I feel like you can have a beautiful cake and go overboard with too much—flowers, candy, colors, textures. It can be a fine line between too much and not enough,” she said.

#22 Cake For My Buddy's Landscaping Business!

Image credits: Hicoria

#23 I Made Something Pretty Today And Now It's One Of My Favourites!

Image credits: niikie

#24 My First Ever Bake, From Nov 2021. The Bread Itself Was A Total Fail, But Golly, They Were So Cute To Me ?

Image credits: reddit.com

The key thing to remember is that no matter what new skill you’re starting to learn, whether that’s baking or juggling or horse-riding, try not to take your mistakes personally. Mistakes are a part of the learning process. You have to do your best to embrace them and learn from them.

If you’re ever feeling overwhelmed or overstressed, a good dollop of humor always helps. There’s nothing like laughter to pick you up after your latest baking disaster leaves your ceiling covered in dough.

Then, there's always a friendly online community or two you can turn to vent or ask for advice!

#25 Made My Daughter This For Her Ice Cream Themed Birthday Party Tomorrow

Image credits: dreadedmama

#26 A Cartoon/Comic Cake I Made! ?

Image credits: Mama-bear-2

#27 I Usually Shy Away From Shaped Macarons But These Were A Big Hit!

Image credits: aleighslo

Which of these fabulous baked goods caught your attention and made your stomachs gurgle the most, dear Pandas? Which pics would you love to take a big bite out of if you could reach through your screens? What do you personally love baking the most at home? What are your go-to recipes?

We’re always happy to hear from you! So, if you have a moment to spare, why not scroll down to the comment section and share a few thoughts with everyone?

#28 I Made Apple Pie

Image credits: Public_Aerie8654

#29 Put My Heart And Soul Into These Fruit Shaped Pastries

Image credits: reddit.com

#30 I Got A Customer Request For “Girly, Pastel Science Themed” Cookies! What Do You All Think About Them?

Image credits: Dark_Matriarch_86

#31 Macarons For My Son's Bear Themed Birthday

Image credits: papamacarons

#32 I Picked Strawberrys At My Local Farm Then Used Them To Make A Delicious Strawberry Cake!

Image credits: No_Angle2760

#33 The Cut Of Our Birthday Cake

Image credits: JellyBozz

#34 I Made My Little Brother's Wedding Cake This Week!

Image credits: Rrroxy

#35 In Defense Of My Gingerbread House And A Photo Of The Winner As Requested

Image credits: viktor72

#36 Taught A 12yo How To Decorate Cakes This Week. This Is What She Turned Out As Part Of The Lesson

Image credits: Mimidoo22

#37 Blackberry White Chocolate Tart

Image credits: intospace123

#38 My Cookie Box 2023

Image credits: MusicianZestyclose31

#39 My Buttercream Turned Black Overnight, What Did I Do?

Image credits: letthesmokefly

#40 Made A Cranberry White Chocolate Tart This Year. I Don’t Have A Tart Pan, So I Made It Work

Image credits: 9021Ohsnap

#41 My Little Baby Turned One Today. We Didn’t Have The Money To Spend On An Expensive Smash Cake So I Made It For Her Instead And I’m Pretty Happy With How It Turned Out!

Image credits: kaiszaa

#42 I Made These Cookies A Couple Days Ago With Royal Icing, And They Smell…eggy? Serving Them At A Party Tonight - Am I Going To Make These People Sick?

Image credits: BishSaidWut

#43 I Didn’t Want To Spend $17 On A Costco Tuxedo Cake So I Spent Way More Making One Myself ?

Image credits: QueenSC11

#44 Made Another Pie. Got Covid. Bon Appétit

Image credits: heeeah

#45 My Daughter Requested An Oreo Ice Cream Cake With Stitch For Her Birthday. I Tried My Best

Image credits: Nickidemous420

#46 Not Perfect, But Very Excited With How My Strawberry Roll Cake Turned Out! First Time Trying A Patterned Cake

Image credits: straubsberry19

#47 I Made My Husband A Vasectomy Cake! It’s A Lemon Cake With Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Image credits: neuronjam1

#48 I Got My First Tart Pan Recently, White Chocolate And Cranberry Tart

Image credits: f4cev4lue

#49 I Made My Own Birthday Cake!

Image credits: softdiveofoblivion

#50 Custom Ordered Cupcakes For A Us Navy Promotion. Congrats!

Image credits: traanne21

#51 Surprising My BF With A Number Cake Tomorrow For His 25th!

Image credits: dammitxx

#52 Dessert For A Family Gathering Last Weekend! ?

Image credits: Pale-Assistant-9561

#53 Attempted To Make A “Cartoonish” Cake Slice. My First Time Working With Fondant As Well And I Made Marshmallow Fondant

Image credits: Illustrious-Yard-871

#54 No One In My Office Touched A Single One But Went Nuts Over Some Costco Shortbread. My Feelings Are Hurt

Image credits: 2h0t2d8

#55 Practicing For My Own Cake Business One Day

Image credits: AdDistinct2419

#56 How To Replicate This? Tips And Tricks Would Be Greatly Appreciated!

Image credits: sillysask

#57 Is This Worth $175?

Image credits: LillyMarquette

#58 How Much Would You Pay For This Cake? I Ordered This 4 Inch Cake And People Are Telling It Was Overpriced But I Think It Was A Good Price For What I Asked

Image credits: Fun_Ad_4433

#59 Cookies!

Image credits: lletita

#60 Buttercream Flower Cake I Made For Me And My Twin’s Birthday!

Image credits: Bakrbabbies666

#61 My Husband Thrifted Me This Vintage Cake Stand So I Knew What I Had To Do

Image credits: NeverMeant125

#62 My Bake Compared To The Inspiration Photo

Image credits: aitsandtass

#63 What’s A Fair Price For This When I’m Just A Hobby Baker?

Image credits: scoopofpll

#64 I Made A Cranberry Curd Tart

Image credits: sugar36spice

#65 Today I Celebrated Turning 10000 Days Old With A Frog Cake!

Image credits: fnattisnattis

#66 Every Year I Bake A Ton Of Cookies For Friends And Family. Here’s All 1500+ Now That They’ve Found Their New Homes!

Image credits: SmallGingerLady

#67 My 4-Year-Old Requested A “Grown Up Girl Wedding Cake” For Her Family Birthday Party. I Thought I Did Great, But She Was Disappointed That It Didn’t Look Like “Stacked Hats.”

Image credits: whisky_dick

#68 It's My Mycology-Loving Husband's Birthday! I Baked Him This Caramel Cake With Whipped Chocolate Ganache And Meringue Shroomies

Image credits: yr_momma

#69 My Friend/Coworker Quit To Go Back To School And I Feel A Way About It ?

Image credits: Resident-Sherbert-63

#70 My Halloween Apple Pie

Image credits: l0l4sca

#71 Watermelon Inspired Bread

Image credits: F00dventures

#72 Finally Tried My Hand At Making Brimstone Bread!

Image credits: DJP91782

#73 My 4yo Decorated This Cake ?, She's Got An Eye!

Image credits: caterpillarjumper

#74 Instead Of Binge Drinking, I’m Finding Joy And Creativity In Baking. I Made An Apple Pie To Quietly Celebrate 95 Days Sober

Image credits: heeeah

#75 Cake My Wife Made For My Daughter's 13th

Image credits: DiscoStu303

#76 The Only Things I Bake Are My Kids Birthday Cakes, I Attempted The Very Hungry Caterpillar For My Daughter's 4th Bday!

Image credits: alwaysiamdead

#77 Spent A Couple Years Homeless, Until Recently. I'm Not Much Of A Baker And This Isn't Nearly As Impressive As A Lot Of Posts Here. But Now That I Have Access To A Kitchen, Here's My First Chocolate Chip Banana Bread In Quite Some Time

Image credits: willows_closet

#78 Made A Blueberry Pie And My Dad Said It’s “Good, But Not A Traditional Pie”. He Said It Should Be Sweeter And More Syrupy And Should Be Much Taller. Basically He Wants Canned Filling And For It To Look Like The Pie Slice Picture On The Can. Can’t Please Everyone But I Think It’s Absolutely Perfect!

Image credits: coffee-addict32

#79 My Birthday Cake This Year! It Took Me A Little While And A Lot Of Wafer Paper, But It Was So Worth It

Image credits: reddit.com

#80 My BF Casually Made Me The Hardest Cookie To Make With Zero Experience Baking And They Came Out Perfect ?

Image credits: MyDadLeftMe11

#81 It Turned Out 100x Better Than I Was Expecting! Really Proud!! (All Chocolate Inside)

Image credits: niikie

#82 Gave Away This Cake As A Grand Prize At Bingo Last Night. The Lady Who Won It Asked For Something Else…

Image credits: dstenersen

#83 Ideas For Edible “Sand”?

Image credits: ThirteenthSun

#84 Baked This Entire Wedding Dessert Table On My Own!

Image credits: stoneandphlox

#85 I’d Like To Present This Cake For My Cake Day

Image credits: underthepeachmoon

#86 My Friend And I Made The Cutest Cupcakes For Earth Day!

Image credits: SpookiBat

#87 I'm Starting To Use Baking As A Coping Skill Instead Of ?, Peppermint Mocha Cookies. Don't Judge Them Too Hard, I'm A Newbie

Image credits: throwaway228796

#88 Donuts!!! Boston Cream, Maple Bars, Raspberry Jam And Classic Glaze

Image credits: absentmindedhappy

#89 Three Layer Vanilla Cake With Mixed Berry Coulis, Peach Jelly And Buttercream Frosting. I Forgot To Water My Coworker’s Plant When He’s On Leave

Image credits: stephcherie

#90 Our Buttercream Garden

Image credits: ohheysarahjay

#91 Why Spend $3 On A Pack Of Oreos When You Can Spend Many Hours Making Your Own Instead?

Image credits: boopboopster

#92 My Grandma‘S Christmas Cookies

Image credits: kartoffelfee

#93 Made More Mooncakes. There Are Filled With Homemade Pineapple Paste. I've Added A Photo Of Them Cut In Half Too This Time!

Image credits: Time-Document-135

#94 Attempted Sheep Shortbread Cookies

Image credits: F00dventures

#95 I Started Pastry School Last Week Here Some Things I Made

Image credits: Lehmann_Ave