My MIL Mocked Me for Making My Own Wedding Cake – Then Took Credit for It in Her Speech

My fiancé, Dave, and I built our wedding from scratch, refusing his wealthy parents’ money. When I decided to bake our wedding cake, my mother-in-law, Christine, mocked me, implying it was beneath her standards. On our wedding day, the cake—a three-tiered vanilla with raspberry filling and buttercream florals—stunned guests. But during the reception, Christine claimed credit for it, stealing my moment. Furious, I nearly confronted her, but Dave urged me to let it go, hinting at karma.

The next day, Christine called, panicked. A guest, impressed by “her” cake, commissioned her for a charity gala. Unable to bake, she asked for my recipe. I laughed, refusing to help. Her lie unraveled when she couldn’t deliver, and the guest contacted me directly. Soon, I was baking custom cakes for events, turning my passion into a side business.

At Thanksgiving, Christine handed me a store-bought pie, admitting she didn’t make it—a small concession. Dave’s father praised my influence, saying I was good for the family. As we drove home, Dave shared that his cousin wanted me to bake their wedding cake. I smiled, knowing my work spoke for itself. Truth always rises.