u/ManggustPeek

I'm talking same ingredients, same measurements, same steps. I even bought a kitchen scale because I thought maybe my cups were off. Watched the video three times before starting. Set a timer. Didn't skip anything.

The result? Looks like something you'd find abandoned in a gas station. The recipe photo looks like it belongs in a magazine.

Is there some secret step that food bloggers just don't mention? Like do professionals have different ovens, different pans, or do they just lie about the recipe? Because I'm starting to think these photos are staged with inedible props and I've been getting played for months.

Please tell me I'm not alone in this.