Cooking and baking require folks to be precise and practice as much as possible to get recipes right. Any baker will tell you that even a tiny measurement error can turn the whole dessert or savory treat into something horrific-looking and tasting.

That’s probably where all these folks went wrong when they tried their hand at baking only to end up with an alien mess. Hopefully this one incident didn’t scare them away from the process, but you should learn from these hilarious mistakes and try your best to avoid a kitchen disaster.

There's a lot of joy in cooking something from just a few ingredients, and to find out how many people enjoy the process, Instacart surveyed more than 1,000 Americans. They found that nearly 62% of folks feel confident in their abilities, while 14% struggle a bit.

Even if they really like cooking or baking, 20% find it difficult because they don't have enough time, 19% feel exhausted after work, and 7% don’t feel skillful enough. Still, many young folks have taken up this hobby and truly love making new dishes, no matter how they turn out.

Baking isn’t specific to any one generation; anyone can make something delicious if they have the interest and time. Research by CivicScience finds that among aspiring bakers, 18-24-year-olds make up the majority, as they seem to be getting into this hobby the most right now.

Compared with people who enjoy cakes a lot, folks between 20 and 30 make up 44.9% of consumers, and those 51 and above make up 20.6% of the group. Therefore, it seems like young people are getting into baking a lot more, but regardless of age, everybody likes cakes, desserts, and sweet treats, even if they don’t make them themselves. 

No matter how the baked goods on this list look, making something from scratch brings a different level of joy and satisfaction. According to blogger Andre Begin , one reason he loves baking is that it’s relaxing and has taught him to become more patient over time.

Putting together the ingredients, waiting for the dough to rise, creating a glaze, and other steps all help him focus and enter a state of flow. Whether the dish is a flop or not, it motivates him to approach the next batch with more confidence and more experience.