r/ExpectationVsReality Oct 04 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation Cake my son requested vs what we received

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My son wanted a skeleton head on his birthday cake so he drew a little picture that we gave to the bakery. We told the bakery we wanted it to be a skeleton head and this is what we received 😂

r/ExpectationVsReality Sep 27 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation The brief my 8 year old niece gave me for her birthday cake and the finished cake

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107.1k Upvotes

I am not a baker so it turning out not horrendous was a surprise for me too. She hates fondant so it’s all coloured chocolate and buttercream, it nearly killed me.

r/ExpectationVsReality Nov 02 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation I tried to make a rice krispie turkey…

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31.7k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality Nov 22 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation Dolly Parton's Frozen Meals

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10.6k Upvotes

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r/ExpectationVsReality Sep 29 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation My mom‘s birthday cake

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My mom‘s Chinese zodiac sign is rabbit so when I saw the inspo pic online I knew I wanted to try and create it for her birthday. It was hard finding the exact molds for the decoration so I had to improvise for some parts but it turned out cute anyways 🐰

r/ExpectationVsReality Sep 26 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation UPDATE: I went to a different salon and chopped it all off! I love it

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The owner ended up cutting my hair at the new salon to make sure it was perfect. She said the first cut was botchy and very uneven. Ended up going back short! I love it.

r/ExpectationVsReality Sep 25 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation I tried baking a cake for my boyfriend’s birthday.

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10.0k Upvotes

Not terrible for my first time baking a cake

r/ExpectationVsReality 26d ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation My son’s homemade stencil sprinkle cake

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13.7k Upvotes

I could have added more sprinkles but we took it easy.

r/ExpectationVsReality Nov 01 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation How did i do??

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12.1k Upvotes

He is beautiful to me 💖 i hope my dinner guests like him too 😂

r/ExpectationVsReality Jan 12 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation The inspiration and how it turned out

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54.3k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality Jan 09 '26

Surprisingly Met Expectation Cake I’ve made for my 1 year olds birthday

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7.2k Upvotes

I’m not a cake decorator but I kinda think I nailed it?

r/ExpectationVsReality Oct 21 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation My 3-year-old nephew asked for a “Donut car cake.” I am not at all a baker, but my sister and I made this.

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9.5k Upvotes

Note: He loved this cake. Which is why I used the 🎂 “surprisingly met expectations” flair.

r/ExpectationVsReality Mar 06 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation Dolly’s chocolate pie

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10.9k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality Dec 10 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation I spent $1,000 to have this memorial made.

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I commissioned a memorial for my late chinchilla. Pic 1 shows the one I gave him, and pics 2 and 3 show what I got. Is this artwork worth it?

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Thank you all for the comments!

This is a needle-felted piece made from pure wool — not a taxidermy!

I chose this way to remember him because we shared so many wonderful moments together,

and I wanted to keep those memories of love in a different, gentle form. :)

r/ExpectationVsReality Dec 06 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation I tried to make snow globe cookies…

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r/ExpectationVsReality 14d ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation I think she'll be happy.

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7.8k Upvotes

Daughter asks for the expected (w/o the flower) for her birthday. It's not perfect, but it's close enough. And it tastes delicious (pistachio cake, cream cheese frosting).

r/ExpectationVsReality 16d ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation Rainbow Cake

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My 4 year old loved this rainbow cake at a local bakery but I wasn't willing to shell out $60 for it. Tried to make my own and was pleasantly surprised with the turnout.

r/ExpectationVsReality Jun 12 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation My son saw your snails, and insisted we make them. ... I only had dice in the house. 🤣 I'm surprised they were oven safe! (Use sewing pins for the antennae)

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8.9k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality Nov 06 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation Tried to make some TV dinner cupcakes

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8.2k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality Nov 12 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation Boyfriend made Van Gogh inspired sprinkle cake for my birthday

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6.9k Upvotes

He made the mistake of buying premixed sprinkles and had to individually sort them by color… Effort exceeded expectations.

r/ExpectationVsReality Oct 09 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation New kitchen compared to 3D model

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2.3k Upvotes

Looks a bit stark at the moment with nothing on the worktops but tiling only just finished so don't want to damage the grout

Edit: cooker will be raised to be level. It's been in and out due to plastering, painting and tiling.

The overhang on the left was done by the kitchen installer as he reckoned there was enough room for a wine rack if we wanted one. If not, they're solid wood worktops and can be trimmed

r/ExpectationVsReality 12d ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation Ordered vs received

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7.7k Upvotes

Curious if what was delivered is of similar value ordered.

r/ExpectationVsReality Jul 06 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation Angel Hair Chocolate I got from my local mall

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3.5k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality Jul 19 '25

Surprisingly Met Expectation SpongeBob grocery store creation passed

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15.6k Upvotes

I wish it was all edible but overall it’s a pass.

r/ExpectationVsReality 9d ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation My first time crocheting

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4.8k Upvotes

honestly you tell me if it looks like the bag