Duncan Hines is inviting bakers from across the country to join in the 1 Million dollar Cupcake Challenge. Better yet, the contest is all to help end childhood hunger. What’s better than cupcakes? Cupcakes with a cause! Working with Share Our Strength’s Great American Bake Sale, Duncan Hines hopes to inspire passionate bakers with a national baking and fundraising movement.Duncan Hines 1 Million Cupcake Challenge

Those who join the Duncan Hines 1 Million Cupcake Challenge and host an official Great American Bake Sale from April 11 through July 24 are eligible to win one of five grand prizes in the Duncan Hines 1 MILLION Cupcake Challenge Sweepstakes.

Each grand prize includes a three-day/two-night trip for two to Los Angeles including Fans in the Stands seats on the Red Carpet of the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 18, 2011.

Another way to win and support ending childhood hunger with Share Our Strength is through Duncan Hines Double Donations. Duncan Hines is committed to raising up to an additional $100,000 in funds for Share Our Strength through a matching donations program. From the week of April 11 through the week of July 18 Duncan Hines will match the funds received from the top fundraising Great American Bake Sale team each week (Monday-Sunday, up to $5,500 per week until July 24, 2011).

Consumers can join the Duncan Hines 1 MILLION Cupcake Challenge to help end childhood hunger in three easy steps outlined on Duncanhines.com/cupcakechallenge