Hey there, mamas! Your little one’s first birthday is coming up and you want to make it special. One of the most fun parts of a first birthday is the smash cake – a small cake just for your little one to dig into and make a mess with. But, you might be wondering how to make a smash cake that’s both healthy and delicious. Well, I’ve got you covered! Here’s how to bake a healthy smash cake for your one year old’s birthday.
First, let’s talk about the ingredients. You want to use whole, nutritious ingredients that are free from added sugars and artificial flavors. Here’s what you’ll need:
Cake Ingredients
– 1 cup of whole wheat flour
– 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce
– 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup
– 1/4 cup of coconut oil
– 1 teaspoon of baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon of salt
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Now, let’s get baking! Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 6-inch cake pan with coconut oil. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup, coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, you can use a simple cream cheese frosting made with:
Frosting Ingredients
– 4 ounces of softened cream cheese
– 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt
– 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup
Mix together the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup until well combined. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and decorate with fresh fruit or sprinkles if desired.
Voila! You now have a healthy and delicious smash cake for your little one’s first birthday. Not only is this cake free from added sugars and artificial flavors, but it’s also packed with whole grain goodness and healthy fats from the coconut oil. Your little one will love digging into this cake and making a mess, and you can feel good knowing that you’re giving them a nutritious treat.
Baking a healthy smash cake for your one year old’s birthday can be easy and fun! By using whole, nutritious ingredients and a simple cream cheese frosting, you can create a delicious cake that’s both healthy and festive. So go ahead and celebrate your little one’s first birthday with a smash cake that’s good for them and oh-so-tasty!
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