Viral food trends may look easy in Instagram Reels, but these hilarious
fails show that things don’t always go as planned in the kitchen.
By Rigzin Chuskit
Instagram is full of food trends that look perfect in reels, but behind the
scenes, making them can turn into a complete disaster. From fluffy cloud
bread to gooey cinnamon roll pancakes, these viral recipes have resulted
in some epic kitchen fails.
Cloud Bread became a huge hit due to its soft, airy texture. It seemed
simple enough, but not everyone managed to get it right.
“It was supposed to be light and fluffy, but mine ended up flat and chewy! It wasn’t exactly cloud-like, but I ate it anyway.” The secret to cloud bread lies in getting the right consistency.
Padma Deadon,
Too much stirring or incorrect measurements can easily ruin the fluffiness.
a 21-year-old psychology student from Bangalore University
Mug Cakes are another viral favorite, known for being quick and easy. But,
as Raj Nair, a 25-year-old photographer from Delhi, learned, they don’t
always go according to plan. “It looked so simple, but mine exploded in
the microwave! Instead of a little cake, I had batter all over the
microwave. It was a mess.” Mug cakes can be tricky if the mug is too small
or the batter rises too quickly, it can overflow and create a mess.
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes sound like the ultimate breakfast treat, but they
didn’t turn out quite as expected for Kunsang Yangzom, a 23-year-old
textile student from Delhi NIFT. “I tried making cinnamon roll pancakes
after seeing the recipe on a Reel. The cinnamon didn’t swirl properly, and
my pancakes turned into a mess. It didn’t look like the reel, but at least it
tasted good!” Getting the cinnamon to swirl perfectly is harder than it
seems. If the batter’s too thick or you don’t pour it evenly, the swirls
won’t form the way they should.
While these viral food trends may look effortless in videos, making them
at home is a whole different story. These hilarious fails remind us that
even the simplest recipes can be tricky so the next time you’re tempted to
try a trendy dish, be prepared for anything!
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