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“Encourage your budding artist to create a messy masterpiece with this two-layered, three-inch round smash cake. You’ll love watching your little one try to pick out the red confetti polka dots from the turquoise-frosted cake, resulting in swirls of color. Add a little matching red candle and your baby won’t be able to resist!” Find the recipe and directions here! 

First Birthday Smash Cakes

Back when my kids were babies cupcakes for baby’s first birthday were the norm. I so wish I had thought of something like these first birthday smash cakes! How fun, and cute are these?! Either way, the end results is the same- a horrible mess that you don’t mind cleaning up! Baby’s first birthday’s are such a huge cause for celebration!! 

My oldest’s first birthday cake was a 3D Winnie the Pooh bear on top of a half sheet cake. It was huge, homeamde by a talented from-home cake decorator and delicious! My daughter’s theme was flowers and bugs and her cake was beautiful! She also had on a beautiful first birthday pink princess dress… I’m working on digging up some pictures with my Mom since I don’t think I have any since the fire. I’ll update when she scans and emails them!

Here are Betty Crocker’s favorite first birthday smash cake recipes, perfectly-sized for baby to dig right in!

 Which one is your favorite? Mine is the Polka Dot Smash Cake then the Watercolor cake! Click the links below for recipes and step-by-step directions! 

	No. 1 Cutout Cake – This little cake says, “I’m one!” in a big way. Add your own twist to the toppings, including bits of fruit, crackers, sprinkles, cereal and more.
	Peas & Carrots Smash Cake – If you’re looking to sneak some fruits and veggies into baby’s first sweet treat, this round smash cake is your best bet.
	Polka Dot Smash Cake – Encourage your budding artist to create a messy masterpiece with this two-layered, three-inch round smash cake. The red confetti polka dots and turquoise-frosted cake will create swirls of color.
	Sprinkles Smash Cake – Transform baby’s favorite toy into an edible creation. All you need is a No. 1 cut-out template and sprinkles for a cute contrast.
	Striped Mini Smash Cake – Pastel frosting with bright orange stripes and polka dots make this two-layered round cake beg for baby’s attention.
	Confetti Cake Stack – Confetti sprinkles make this mini smash cake sweet and simple.
	Watercolor Cake – This elegant little cake features purple and teal pastels. It’s almost too lovely to smash.

Baking Up Fun When Baby Turns One

 Have you ever made Baby’s First Birthday Smash Cakes? Are you planning on it? I’d love to see your creations! Feel free to leave a link in the comments to your Pins and Posts!!