Smash Cake

A colorful layered cake made for little ones to smash and enjoy during milestone celebrations.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 55

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Cake Base

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk room temperature

Frosting

2 cups whipped cream or buttercream divided and colored with food coloring
sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

Cake pans
Mixing Bowls

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 6-inch cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture until smooth.
Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
Divide frosting into bowls, color as desired, and decorate cake layers.
Stack layers with frosting in between, cover with colorful frosting, and top with sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For a healthier version, reduce sugar and use natural food coloring like beet or spinach puree.