June 22, 2026
URL: https://www.duncanhines.com/recipes/cakes/first-birthday-smash-cake-9648
- Prep time 15 minutes
- Total time 90 minutes
- Servings 12
Ingredients
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PAM® Baking Spray
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1 pkg (15.25 oz each) Duncan Hines® Classic Butter Golden Cake Mix
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3/4 cup water
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3 eggs
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7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cubed
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1 container (16 oz each) Duncan Hines® Creamy Vanilla Frosting
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles, as needed
Nutrition Information
440 calories, 62g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray two 8-inch round pans with baking spray.
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Step two
Beat cake mix, water, eggs and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes.
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Step three
Pour batter into pans and bake 26 to 31 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool in pans on wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove cakes from pans and cool completely.
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Step four
Stir together frosting and confectioners' sugar in small bowl. Place cooled bottom cake layer on serving plate and frost top with layer of frosting 1/4-inch thick. Place top cake layer on top of frosting layer; frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle top of smash cake with rainbow sprinkles; add additional decoration as desired. Serve and smash!