What should I do if my cake turns out to be a complete disaster and ends up looking like a messed up cake?

If your cake turns out to be a disaster and looks messed up, you can try to salvage it by turning it into cake pops, trifle, or cake crumbs for toppings. Alternatively, you can use frosting or decorations to cover up the imperfections. Remember, mistakes happen in baking, and it's all part of the learning process.