Is a cake smash a good idea?

Is a cake smash a good idea?

A 1st birthday cake smash is an excellent way to capture some special memories of your baby’s very first birthday. The idea of the cake smash itself is pretty simple; you sit your baby in front of a beautiful first birthday cake and let them get messy. It’s essentially a fun and cute way to mark your baby’s birthday.

What is the point of a smash cake?

It’s basically just a small cake that’s made specifically for a baby’s first birthday to do whatever they want with it (which usually ends up being a lot of pounding, smooshing and eating). Mostly a fun photo opp, smash cakes can also be an entertaining way to introduce babies to their first real taste of sugar.

Are smash cakes different than regular cakes?

So technically a Smash cake IS a ‘normal cake’. The only difference between this cake and another birthday cake is the size.

Are smash cakes still popular?

Smash cakes that look like oversized cupcakes are a popular trend right now — and for obvious reasons. It’s insanely cute to watch baby smash a cupcake as big as her head, and makes for some pretty great photos.

What type of cake is best for cake smash?

The best cakes to smash are plain old vanilla sponge cakes. They’re soft and crumbly and easy for little hands to break up. Buttercream icing will create the perfect messy fun you’re after, but pick your colour carefully – red icing can leave your baby looking like a vampire and brown can look like…

Why do brides and grooms smash cake?

This all originated from the Romans. In ancient Rome brides would have barley cake crumbled on their heads to symbolize future fertility as well as male dominance. Jump ahead to medieval England newlyweds would kiss for the first time over a large pile of buns, ensuring a wealthy future.