I think this whole philosophy of having to be an expert is bogus and applies beyond baking - art, sports, singing, dancing, writing, playing music--WHY have we set it up so only the top 0.1% of highest performers continue with it past grade school? What about doing these things just for the joy of it, and all the other mental and physical benefits of art and exercise, even if you're not that good at it?!

So yay for you and your scrumptious cake!