Get a free smash cake on your baby’s 1st birthday in 2025!
Looking for ‘Smash Cake Near Me’? These stores will give away a free Smash Cake as your baby’s 1st birthday cake. Some things you don’t need to buy.
Tip: Many websites don’t advertise this great giveaway, so you may need to order in-store or over the phone.
What is smash cake?
A smash cake is a small cake that only babies can enjoy on their first birthday. It’s a lot of fun for little kids because it’s often messy. This free 1st birthday cake is often decorated to fit a larger cake that guests can eat and enjoy separately.
Check out the places below that are offering free smash cakes for 1st birthday parties (or just because).
Please note that most of these stores require a minimum purchase or bakery purchase to win this giveaway. Some offers and locations may vary. To find out if this sale is available in your area, please contact your local store before ordering. If there are stores in your area that don’t have this policy, it may be worth trying a nearby store.
Check with your local Albertsons for their policies. We spoke to several locations, including one in Las Vegas, where you can score a free smash cake when you order a quarter sheet cake or 8-inch round or larger at the bakery. If your bakery is not familiar with this policy, contact Guest Services to see if they can help you seal the deal.
Premium Rewards members can earn a free birthday treat at Barnes & Noble Café during your child’s birthday week, plus a paper sauce craft. Sign up for the Barnes & Noble Rewards program to receive rewards and more. Birthday treats are valid for children 12 and under. It’s not exactly a smash cake, but it’s included in your membership ($39.99 per year) and you get lots of other new and exciting benefits, including an extra 10% off.
Get a free baby cake when you order a sheet cake that’s 1/4 inch or larger. When ordering, please click the “Free with cake” checkbox. You can also choose the flavor of the cake!
FredMeyer often offers deals where you can get a free 6-inch smash cake when you order a Bakery Sheet Cake ($19.99 value). I was told that the size of the baby smash cake is a little larger than a large Costco muffin, and that it comes in a choice of white or chocolate cake with buttercream or whipped frosting. Please place your order approximately 24-48 hours before you plan to pick up your cake.
I spoke to a Giant Eagle bakery representative and they told me that you can get a smash cake with your sheet cake order. You cannot purchase online, so please place your order by phone or by visiting us in person. Availability may vary by location.
When you purchase a 1/4-inch sheet cake or more, you’ll receive a free 7-inch single tier smash cake on your child’s big day. Please call 24-48 hours in advance of your party to place your order.
While it’s not technically a one-year-old cake smash, The Fresh Market does give out free slices to customers on their birthdays. To get the perfect products for your celebration, visit The Fresh Market’s website and create a free account to join the Ultimate Loyalty Experience program.
We spoke to a Hy-Vee bakery employee who confirmed that year-old smash cakes are free. Visit a store or call your local bakery to find out if they adhere to this policy and if there are any additional requirements, such as a minimum order amount, to complete the deal.
Get a free 5-inch single layer chocolate cake or white smash cake with any order of $9.99 or more at Kowalski’s. The smash cake is finished with a delicious buttercream frosting and can be customized with pink or blue icing. Discount will be applied at checkout.
Get a free smash cake when you purchase a 7-inch 2-tier decorated cake or higher. This is still considered a cake, but it will be comparable in size to a large cupcake, so it must be ordered at least 72 hours in advance. Participation may not be possible depending on the store, so please be sure to call to confirm.
Would you like to host your child’s birthday? At Mariano’s, order a quarter-inch sheet cake or an 8-inch cake with two or more layers. Win a free 5-inch single-layer smash cake in chocolate or yellow, decorated to match the cake you’ll serve to your guests. To ensure you get the deal, mention this offer at checkout. In 2025 we called several Mariano’s and most were aware of this policy.
When you order a cake that says “Happy 1st Birthday,” you’ll receive a free 7-inch single layer round smash cake for your child. The smash cake is decorated to match your baby’s 1st birthday cake. If you want to receive a coordinating treat, be sure to place your order at least 24 hours in advance.
I spoke with Staufers and he told me that with orders of $30 or more, your child will receive a free 5-inch smash cake. Please place your order at least 48 hours in advance of your celebration.
As of 2025, Super Target Bakery (yes, it still exists in some stores!) is offering a free smash cake with the purchase of any special order dessert, including cupcakes, round cakes, and sheet cakes. I’m doing it. Call your local bakery or stop by the store.
At Thrifty Foods, we value family and want to help you celebrate milestone moments. That’s why the bakery is offering an 8″ x 12″ 1st birthday cake completely free of charge. 😱 Cakes can be ordered over the phone or at your local store and are available in pink, blue and green.
Your child’s birth certificate will be required upon pick-up. Additionally, this offer is valid on one cake per child. Please be sure to call at least 24 hours before you plan to pick up your order.
If you live in Pennsylvania, Vermont, or New York and have a Tops Market with a bakery near you, you can score a smash cake completely free. We have confirmed that this will remain the policy in 2025.
Visit your local store’s customer service desk and present your baby’s birth certificate to receive a coupon for a free Smash Cake. Please make sure to do this at least 24 hours before you plan to pick up your cake.
Select United Supermarkets stores with attached bakeries offer a free smash cake when you order at least a quarter sheet cake or 8-inch round cake from the bakery. Please check with your local store to see if this is their policy. You can also call Guest Services. Guest Services confirmed last year that this policy was still in effect and helped us get a deal.
Earn a free smash cake when you special order at least a half-sheet cake (or other special orders or equivalent value) at Walmart with Bakery. Please call or place your order in person about a week in advance so we can make your cake on time. Check out this recent Tik Tok for a peek at Smash Cake.
All of these places offer legitimate freebies on your birthday.
