In the First Birthday Party Ideas series, we hope to take the stress away from planning the perfect birthday party, from the perfect party outfit to the perfect birthday cake!

We LOVE smash cakes! Check out our a friend Baby Nico’s smash cake video with his very own Fire Blossom Candle. If you’re an adventurous mama or papa and want to make your own smash cake for your little one, check out these easy recipes!

1. Healthy Smash Cake by Sarah Crowder at hellobee

This yummy banana cake is made with whole grain flour and free of refined sugars.

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2. Giant Cupcake Smash Cake by Renea at Cupcake-n-Bake

This  is such a unique idea. Why smash a tiny cupcake when you can smash a giant cake shaped like a cupcake?

Image Credit: Cupcake-n-Bake

3. No Bake Cake Smash Cake by Martha Stewart Kids

If you are little squeamish about letting your little one get covered in frosting, check out this no-bake rice crisp option with chocolate icing.

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4. Gluten Free Smash Cake by Jennifer at Likehearted

If you are worried about your baby’s allergies check out this gluten free vanilla cake with strawberry cream cheese frosting.

Image Credit: Likehearted

Please check out other blog posts in the First Birthday Party Ideas series, we will continually update with more material!