We all love a good family drama, and this one takes the cake... or rather, doesn't! 🎂 A baking enthusiast with a massive family has always made extravagant cakes for her sisters and sisters-in-law's baby showers. However, when her youngest brother's wife, now pregnant with their first baby, asked for a cake, she refused. The reason? A disastrous past experience with this particular sister-in-law, who was picky, perfectionist, and downright unpleasant. 😤 Let's dive into this deliciously dramatic story! 🍿

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A Cake-Making Hobbyist 🎂

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SIL's Baby Shower Request 🤰

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The Reason for Refusal 😤

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A Painful Memory 😢

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SIL's Response 🙄

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Standing Her Ground 🚫🎂

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SIL's Disappointment 😠

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Husband's Advice 🤷♂️

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A Pushover No More 💪

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SIL's Lecturing Email 📧

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To Bake or Not to Bake: A Family Dilemma 🎂🤔
Our baking enthusiast is caught in a sticky situation, torn between wanting to keep the peace and not wanting to relive a painful experience with her picky, perfectionist sister-in-law. 😣 Her husband suggests she should just make the cake, but she's had enough of being a pushover. 🙅♀️ With her family members chiming in and her sister-in-law's disappointment growing, the question remains: will she stand her ground and refuse to bake the cake? 🍰 Let's see what the internet thinks of this tasty dilemma... 🍿
NTA! Be firm but don't engage with her toxic behavior 👍

ljn23 | ljn23
Polite response to SIL's cake request avoids family feud 🙌

MyHomeOnWhoreIsland | MyHomeOnWhoreIsland
NTA, but OP should be honest with SIL about past mistreatment 🚫

robinhoodoftheworld | robinhoodoftheworld
NTA. SIL's manipulative behavior and past drama warrant avoiding conflict.

ILoveCuteKitties | ILoveCuteKitties
NTA. Stand up for yourself and teach people how to treat you 👏

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Stand your ground! 🙅♀️ Don't explain yourself. NTA.

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Politely declining and setting boundaries is important for self-care 👍

curiousbelgian | curiousbelgian
Sassy response to entitled SIL sparks agreement and admiration 😍

OnlySomewhatSane | OnlySomewhatSane
Setting boundaries and honesty is key. NTA 💯

10487518386 | 10487518386
Politely declining and setting boundaries. NTA 👍

Bob4Cat | Bob4Cat
Honesty is the best policy for salvaging the relationship 😊

lids4life | lids4life
Commenter and replies agree: NTA, husband is an a**hole 👍

Pardalis64 | Pardalis64
Husband's cake request backfires. Commenter calls NTA

BobbyJoeWratten | BobbyJoeWratten
Baking is a gift offered out of love, not angry demands 💛

Lena1143 | Lena1143
Commenter defends not making cake for pregnant SIL, snark ensues.

teresajs | teresajs
Honesty is the best policy. 💯

gljackson29 | gljackson29
Setting boundaries with kindness: NTA explains why they won't bake again.

PerkyLurkey | PerkyLurkey
Supportive reply to SIL being denied baby shower cake. NTA.

RoxyMcfly | RoxyMcfly
Refusing service to unwanted customers. NTA wins.

BKStephens | BKStephens
Prioritizing mental health is important. Communicate with your spouse 💕

princessunplug | princessunplug
Standing up to entitled family members, NTA wins the day 👏

paul_rudds_drag_race | paul_rudds_drag_race
Setting boundaries with emotional manipulators 💪

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Heartbreaking response to entitled request for baby shower cake 😢

RemDC | RemDC
SIL insults and calls NTA 'sensitive' over baby shower cake 🎂

ofcourseimcrazy | ofcourseimcrazy
Supportive comment encourages standing up for oneself and setting boundaries. 👏

ohwordbrothatscool | ohwordbrothatscool
Husband also sucks? 😱 NTA for denying cake 🎂

elchefe512 | elchefe512
Honesty is the best policy. NTA for setting boundaries 👍

FoxesInSweaters | FoxesInSweaters
Blunt honesty might do her good. NTA.

laik72 | laik72
Setting boundaries and standing up for oneself 💪🏼. No one deserves to be treated poorly.

TdoggGatineau | TdoggGatineau
Singer shares wedding gig horror story, sparks curiosity 😱🎤

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Suggests flattery instead of confrontation to avoid drama with SIL 👏

hot_as_a_toaster | hot_as_a_toaster
SIL micromanages cake, but OP not baking for anyone. NTA 👍

WabbitFan | WabbitFan
Polite honesty is key to avoiding family feuds 🙌

sqitten | sqitten
Suggests charging SIL for cake or pitching in for pro cake 🤔

karmaskies | karmaskies
Standing up for oneself against a narcissistic SIL 💪

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NTA for not baking cake, commenter calls out toxic behavior 😱

CaseofBasket | CaseofBasket
NTA stands their ground in family feud over baby shower cake 🎂

TakeAWlkOnTheWldSyd | TakeAWlkOnTheWldSyd
Politely suggesting a professional baker for SIL's specific tastes. 😊

moonbeamcrazyeyes | moonbeamcrazyeyes
Baking takes time and effort, NTA for setting boundaries 👐

mixi_e | mixi_e
NTA comment shuts down baby shower cake drama 😍

Froot-Batz | Froot-Batz
Setting boundaries with family over baby shower cake 🎂

yourunclekev | yourunclekev
Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries. 👏

GayMedic | GayMedic
NTA shuts down entitled SIL's behavior with a burn 🔥

CoffeeCat77 | CoffeeCat77
Sneaky cake revenge plan sparks NTA sentiment 😉🎂

lonefargogirl | lonefargogirl
Simple solution to a complex family feud 👍

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Commenter calls out husband, advocates for cutting ties with SIL. 👏

Pardalis64 | Pardalis64
Calling out entitlement with a hint of sympathy. 👏

BrunetteThrasher | BrunetteThrasher
Stand up to the bully and let hubby bake the cake 🤪

badwolf1013 | badwolf1013
Supportive comment suggests therapy fund for niece/nephew. 👍

formerlyknownaslurk | formerlyknownaslurk
NTA defends right to say no to baking a cake 🎂

rhunter99 | rhunter99
Stand up for yourself and communicate clearly. NTA 👍

never_say_never | never_say_never
Just say no and cut contact. 🙅♀️

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Sibling conflict arises over SIL's behavior towards OP.

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Sarcastic solution to cake feud sparks creative alternative 🎂

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Honesty is the best policy for maintaining relationships 👍

honeyyybee7 | honeyyybee7
NTA comment: Don't worry about keeping the peace 👊

Pardalis64 | Pardalis64
NTA stands up to entitled SIL's cake demand. 🎂🙅♀️

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Defending OP's actions against entitled SIL. 💪

Shnoopy_Bloopers | Shnoopy_Bloopers
Standing up for yourself: NTA comment shuts down entitled relative 💯

-Holiday-Armadillo- | -Holiday-Armadillo-
Karen SIL denied cake at baby shower, family calls her insane. 😱

vodka_philosophy | vodka_philosophy
DIY cake or shove it up her a**? NTA strikes back

creepshow22 | creepshow22
NTA refuses to make free cake for entitled SIL 😱

Momjamoms | Momjamoms
Intense comment suggests reconsidering partner choice after family feud.

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Baker stands up to entitled SIL, teaches her a lesson 🙌

pgh9fan | pgh9fan
Baking for ungrateful family members is heartbreaking 😢

romidwife | romidwife
Baker stands up for herself and her skills. 💪

kifferella | kifferella
Baking the cake won't keep the peace 🤷♀️. Best to avoid SIL.

super_common_name | super_common_name