My son’s doctor does not recommend him having eggs before his first birthday and I would love to use your original recipe if you still have it. However many layers too. This is my first cake ever so I’m sorry for all the questions but I want it to be as perfect as possible. I haven’t tried coloring my frosting, but you should be fine adding just a little of the beet juice (a few drops, and if not pink enough add additional drops). Having to make another cake now using a better recipe. Whisk the cream cheese with the applesauce and vanilla extract until creamy. Hi, I’m going to try this for my daughger’s first birthday, sounds great! I ended up adding powdered sugar (trying to avoid the sugar!) I was wondering if anyone tried this with coconut flour. I made this. Cook Time 25 mins. I used unbleached flour instead of whole wheat as well. This healthy smash cake was a HIT with Baby R. If youâre like me, you have spent some time doing a good Google and Pinterest search for the perfect smash cake for your little one. xoxo Betty. Do I double the recipe? Hi Ciara! Thank you for any suggestions. We haven’t tried it with pears, but it sounds delicious. Simply juice each veggie or fruit separately then add the juice to each batter. This easy, healthy smash cake recipe is the perfect healthy alternative for babyâs first birthday. This cakes looks beautiful and delicious and I would really like to make this for my daughters first birthday cake, but she is currently intolerant to wheat. Only complaint is that it did turn out a little dense. Same cooking time, but still check it before taking the cake out, in case it needs a little longer. It should say heavy cream. I’m not sure how well the yolk alone would work Shannon- perhaps an egg substitute would be better if you don’t want to use the whole egg. I’m literally a fan of your page! My daughter turns one next weekend and lovvvves apples and bananas. How would you adjust the time? Does it change the density or bake time? At one year old, your little bug isnât exactly ⦠Thank you and I’m going shopping today so will be keeping an eye out for peaches xx. I want this cake to have a strong banana flavor. To me, it doesn’t taste like cake but more like a healthy breakfast bread. thanks. Hi Emma, sorry for the mixup! Question: has anyone used whipped cream cheese for the frosting? As far as the coloring, if you have concentrated spinach and blueberry colors you should be fine with just one teaspoon. Before starting, I’m curious on the type of cream cheese you use. Thanks! Or is it whipping cream? Nothing like NOT giving up. . Whole, skim, etc.? A low sugar, no butter, carrot cake recipe for a Baby's First Birthday Cake. If I would like to replace the wheat for all purpose flour is it the same amount and would I still use eggs whites?? i love all your recipes. It’s easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time (with a special frosting trick–see below). Good thing I tested this ahead of the birthday. What could I use to replace it? Sniff sniff I’m so happy but emotional!! Remember to always treasure the moment, they grow up so fast. Miss.A cinnamon is a natural spice and won’t hurt your baby, unless he or she is allergic! Awful! You can use these spices to give the cake some flavor: mace, allspice or cloves are great substitute spices! It still sounds like a good experiment! Is it yogurt? Do you think coconut flour would work and or a gluten free all purpose flour? glad you want to give my cake a try, its super delicious and after you have made it once you will be surprised how easy it will come when baking it again. I am going to be making the icing Sunday … how many cups of cream cheese do I use? Fill them 1/2 to 3/4 of the way. Thanks so much! I can’t wait to try it for the 1st bth of my baby boy! The amount of alcohol in pure vanilla is exceedingly small, and cooks off in the oven anyway. Just make sure you blend it well. I’m quite sure I will learn plenty of new stuff right here! I hope you were able to still figure out the frosting for the cake. It was such a success that I am making it for my husbands Birthday so Lachie can join us for cake too! Hope this helps! It’s like banana bread had an affair with an apple muffin, so yummy!! Sophia, it is a little more dense but if you add the whipped egg whites you should be fine! Hi Erica! My fear is that it will be too dense for her to tear apart herself. If you don’t have the right Baking Soda, please find some at your local grocery store. I would check it 2-3min before the time is up to see if it’s dense enough already. Pour in a well greased bunt or tube pan. Thanks again for the recipe! Spray your 8 or 9″round (6″ pans are perfect for this) pans with non-stick cooking spray or coat with butter and flour. Please help! Or do I beat them by hand? Making the cake and icing for a shoot and I am trying to figure out how to keep the icing awesome for his shoot since it is at a park. Thank you for the recipe! So interesting to read it! There’s one unconventional ingredient in this recipe, and that’s the fruit puree. Hope I have been helpful, let me know if you have any other questions. Frosting should always be applied on the day with cakes like this one, simply because it could start running even if placed in the fridge. can u use the whole egg or does it have to be just the whites? I actually just had to put myself and the kids on a gluten free diet. You can certainly beat the egg whites in a kitchen aid- it may take longer, but I will be the easiest way. If so, how many would you guess? xo Betty. to and you are just extremely fantastic. I have a choc brownie recipe that uses apple puree that my children love so I will give it up occasionally. We will be busy setting up for the birthday party in the morning can I make the cake the night before frosted/ decorated and everything? Hi Miss.A if you or your little one are allergic to nutmeg or cinnamon you can leave them out. Thanks! Thanks for the report Noni! xo Betty. Hi Aj, You can also use the organic Baby apple/banana pouch or make your own apple sauce with this recipe. The basic concept: mix the wet ingredients in one bowl, the dry ingredients in another, then stir them all together to finish the batter. This was a practice batch. of serving. No flavour apart from whole-wheat flour. You can replace the eggs with a standard flax and water mixture. How is this possible? I actually haven’t tried using a vanilla bean, but I need to soon! That said, my son loved it and I’m glad it is not bad or too sweet for him. But if you try it, please let us know how it turns out! I will be updating this post in a few minutes. Texture is also more brioche like than cake like. Then mix it into the mixture carefully. Yay for baby birthdays! 3. You can! I just made this cake as a trial run for my son’s first birthday on Jan 8 and it came out great! Just found your recipe and wondered if I should change the baking time if I am using 6” round pans instead of 8 or 9”? I’ll use the egg whites. -Amy. I know how hard it is to make something yummy when you have allergies, hope this helps. Tried this healthy cake recipe today for my sons 1st birthday and it turned out great! Sub recipes flour for standard gluten free 1 to 1 baking flour any brand will work, I combined two brands cause that’s what I had Xo Betty. Hi! It may last longer if you freeze it, but I never tried to freeze mine! On the day of the birthday, apply frosting before the celebration. Loved the frosting too!! Hey there I am doing a theme which calls for a chocolate cake. will the size give for a bundt cake? Will cover it and hope for the best in the morning. Thanks! We recommend to use the Ingredients in the recipe. Here a link about the spice: http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/herbal-remedies/cinnamon-herbal-remedies.htm. Thanks! Hi! Not getting the eggs whites right makes a different, they really give it that fabulous puffy flavor. Thank you for clearing that up. Just wanted to make sure I get it right. My little one will be turning 1 next week. (FYI it appears that the Williams-Sonoma Site is down at the moment). I used 6″ cake pans and was able to make 5 layers. It says 1 cups and in the comments it says you corrected the recipe to add one more cup of cream cheese… wanted to double check. I didn’t think it was very dense at all @colleen. Use your food processor to blend a banana with half a cup of sliced peaches. Married to a retired Marine, sharing our budget-friendly home improvements, healthy living with Essential Oils, fun DIY projects and nifty, thrifty makeovers here on our blog. I’m super excited to make it for her. Hello. This was a fantastic recipe! Should you have to make changes on the temp or time, please let me know so I can add this option to the recipe. I am doing it by hand and i am not getting the cone like structure.. Hi Emily, I was using a handheld electric mixer. 2. It’s a great binder and gives cakes fluff! Had one question though, is it ok that the receipe doesn’t contain any oil content? 4-5 mashed bananas can vary widely in actual size . WOW, thank you so much for the great feedback. Ok, tried it again with an apple-banana puree (with a touch of cinnamon) and it’s freeking delicious ? The texture reminds me of zuchinni bread – which I love. I don’t think you can leave it out Daniel, but I haven’t tried i t. Many thanks for replying Amy, and many thanks indeed for the recipe! And how much should the egg whites be beaten? I made an 8 inch cake and 18 mini-muffins with your recipe. I have also adjusted the frosting ingredients, to 1 more cup of cream cheese so it’s not as runny. Hi Kristina, you simply leave the egg whites out for my original recipe. Folding in will be your next step, you need to have your cake mix ready made, so make sure you get all ingredients mixed together before you start making the egg whites. Cool the cakes, then use an overturned 16oz glade storage round to cut out 4 small cake rounds. This happy watermelon cake is perfect for a summer birthday baby! I’ll try to share on Facebook if I remember! I have a small 4 inch cake pan. This is so inspiring! Frozen and defrosted peaches worked great This is the type of cake I’ve been looking for! If there a way to add something that would make this look chocolate and still taste the same? I said pans in the recipe so you don’t waste any batter that happens during cutting out the smaller circles. Healthy Cake Iâve had this healthy chocolate cake recipe ⦠To answer your questions, I found that storing it in the fridge overnight is best, or if you have time to make it in the early morning even better. Lacey, Hi great recipe. www.sugaryandbuttery.com/2015/06/banana-baby-birthday-smash-cake.html my baking soda says not recommended for cooking? Do not over mix after adding in order to retain the carbonation’s effect. Thanks for the recipe. Whisk your fruit puree, milk, egg, and vanilla together. What I would try is to use baking or cake flour, that should help you get a lighter dough and have it rise. We ate the cake in 2 days, which was refrigerated. I want to make it in an Extra deep 6in pan that would result in a two layer cake. However I would suggest using organic or fresh veggies and fruite from your local farmers market. Yes, you can make two of these cakes and stack them. Connie, I would recommend Williams-Sonoma Natural Sprinkles (http://www.pinterest.com/pin/70650287877051998/) they are made with natural ingredients and are only semi-sweet, but since you won’t use an entire jar on your cake, your Bebe should be fine having a little sweetness. Also any suggestions for bake time? Hi! I would check the cake once you have baked it the regular time if it feels too moist add 2-3 minutes of baking. The image of my cake was taken from the actual cake, with the recipe above! I made the cake the night before and the frosting today. can other fruits besides peaches be used with the banana? But I don’t think you will have any issues if you do so. So the amount of batter you get with the recipe will only fill half a standard-sized muffin tin. Sam, I haven’t tried it with white flour yet, but I am sure it will be just as delicious. It took twenty five minutes longer to bake than advised – not sure why but that’s when the toothpick came out clean. My baby hasn’t tried egg whites yet. Hi Hallie, sorry I didn’t get to answer you sooner. Bake them at 400º for 20 min., and let them cool before cutting and assembling the layers. I’ve never made that substitute Megan. I can’t wait to see some pictures of your sweet baby and the cake. Lots of kisses to the birthday bebe. . If you are certain that your little one has no egg allergies, you can use 1-2 eggs (depending on the size). You can try this with coconut milk? Just a few questions: 1. So my time on the computer is cut down. But strawberries instead of peaches. The cake will still turn out. Hi Dzifa, I saw this video the other day on Facebook and thought you might want to try it. and time, instead of your entire mixture. Hi! Thanks. If you donât have the mini tart pans, just use an 8â³ or 9â³ cake pan and cut the cake smaller if youâd like a smaller size cake. Thanks! I want to make an ombré multi colored cake. Could we just do the milk and leave out the lemon/ buttermilk? Any idea how well this cake freezes? I hope your little one will enjoy the cake as much as my babies did! So glad you will give my cake a try and make it for your little one, I think cutting up the fruit and decorating the cake with it is a very good idea. Is the vanilla necessary to add? Awesome! Make sure you taste the batter before baking. Let me know if you should have any trouble or more questions as you go. This cake is easy to make! 2. I really appreciate the quick response. Should I double the recipe next time if using two pans? Top with the 2nd ⦠Could I use that and just cut the recipe in half? Hi Sarah, sorry to hear it didn’t turn out for you! Usually when you cook with a cake mix, you add oil and eggs. You can see the post at http://www.onepartsunshine.com/blog/3318, Hi…what id the white stuff that you put ib your batter ? Have you made these in cupcake form instead of cutting out rounds? Cheri, you can substitute all purpose flour, cake flour or bread flour. Omg this sounded so nice and dandy until… I baked the recipe in two 6 in rounds for 20 min at 400 degrees, I used a toothpick in the centers and it was clean. I haven’t used whole eggs in this recipe, yet. . Any luck with the egg whites? I’m baking the cake in three loaf pans so that I can stack it and turn it into a fire engine. Cheers. This would be perfect for any age birthday. If you like to make little roses I would recommend adding more powder sugar and less applesauce to the creme cheese. Thanks! And refrigerated it for 2 hours. I’m making this cake today… I have no clue what to do with the egg whites. And could I use all purpose flour as that is all I have. 1/4 tsp coconut sugar Hi Kathryn, you can add a little bit of brown sugar to this recipe and it will still turn out! I would suggest Organic Products and Spelt flour with almond flour instead of wheat. They were also so impressed with how it looked. Question: is there a way to naturally “color” the frosting? You can use a tooth pick at 30 min. Rebecca, yes you can! If it is take it out and let it cool. Thanks for stopping by! Mix just until incorporated. Hi ladies, just a quick one, for the cream frosting, how did you get it to ‘stick?’ I mean, is it a special type of cream or just the normal double cream? A couple came out a bit flat but a couple have some rise. You got a bunch of rewievs and replied to all of them. Make sure you level the cake before baking. Great recipe it seems but I have had this cake (in a 6 inch pan) for over 45 minutes now and it has formed a crust all around it but the inside is almost raw… Can you tell me what I did wrong? Thanks for this recipe. Bake each colored batter individually. 1tbs vanilla But, banana bread is a much tougher than cake….so my question is… does this recipe produce more of a bread or a cake consistency? For our sons first birthday crossing fingers it turns out! Want to watch me make the healthy no added sugar banana smash cake? I also used a yogurt frosting instead… Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla. Just wondering if I could use a cream cheese frosting instead of whipped cream? I hope this helps. I like your chocolate cake recipes, but I’m looking for one like this that has no added sugar for my baby boys first birthday…. Makes one 6 inch cake (20-30 Minute cooking time), 12 mini cupcakes (10 minute cooking time), or 6 regular size cupcakes (~15 min cooking time). And for everyone else; make this cake! I’d like her to have a little cake of her own to go to town on. Used 1/2 cup coconut milk (refrigerated section not canned) plus 1 tablespoon of vinegar instead of buttermilk Hi Anna! or do i need to add another fruit to it? Thank you! Thank you so much. Thank you so much for featuring our Pirate Cake! Look no further, Iâm sharing a perfectly moist, but completely free of any sugar or sweetener (well, except FRUIT), dairy free, gluten free, AND vegan-friendly cake. Hi Emmy, I would make the cake and frosting but not put the frosting on the cake until before the party. @Purduekel Thank you for trying my recipe, however I am sorry to hear your first batch didn’t come out right. Finally a recipe that doesn’t include honey! I’m sure with the whipped maple cream topping it would be sweeter. However since the cake is made with banana, the batter is going to naturally brown even before baking. Now just the real test at my son’s first birthday party to come! Am looking to do a trial run of this cake on the weekend. I would make a small batch to test it. Or maybe something you can use instead of eggs? I wouldn’t cut it in half, just make the recipe and devide the batter in two. I’m gonna wing it and try to help dry it up a bit but do you have any suggestions for fixing this after the fact? thanks for your recipe, planning to try baking it for my baby’s 1st bday. Ursula- sounds like we need your brownie recipe! WOW so good, I absolutely loved it! Hey. Or, how about brown rice or kamut flour? But, I tell you what it is not impossible! I will also add some more details to the recipe about the frosting. I baked it for my daughter’s first birthday last year and I’m going to bake it again this year! How far in advance can it be prepared? I hope your son had a great birthday and got to smash this yummy cake. I am not a cake maker usually so thank you for such a great recipe! I let you know! Is there another format I don’t know about? Hoping to make it ahead of the party. I just made a batch of applesauce by simply boiling apples (she loves the chunks and puree). Thanks! I’ll sandwich it and frost it with the same fruit puree because it’s for a bunch of small kids Thanks all! You could try adding a few tablespoons of cocoa powder, though cocoa powder does have a bitter taste on it’s own and it may reduce the sweetness of the finished cake. Let’s dive in on “How To Make The Best Healthy Smash Cake For Baby’s First Birthday” with Organic ingredients, and no added sugar. I want to make them 2 different colors in 4 layers. (About 3 minutes). I do not know who you are but definitely We’ll see what we can do! Hii has anyone used regular white flour? My cake turned out like one of the previous comments said: with a crust outside and raw-like on the inside I used a puree of banana, persimmon and mango. So good. A great cake, rose beautifully, thanks for the recipe! Sorry – that was a typo! The family loved it, the teenagers went for seconds and the banana-haters never guessed there was banana in it. Thank you thank you thank you. Amanda- I’m not too efficient in the freezing baked cakes category, but I definitely wouldn’t freeze the frosting! Cans are lined with metals and plastics. Thank you for sharing this!! I wasn’t aware of any other way to buy it. Thanks for the recipe! Note: The egg white go in last, so make sure you fold it in carefully so you keep the air in the whites intact. Can this cake be made without adding salt? The frosting should be applied after the cake is fully cooled. I tried making the icing & it is really runny. Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand or serving plate. I would make the frosting in the morning and apply it to the cake a couple of hours before. Hey! I’m big on doing as much prep work for events a few days before. I am going to do a test run this weekend. I couldn't find plum baby food, so I substituted prune - worked ⦠I dyed the icing red because I transformed the cake into a fire engine. Good thing you can have it all! My son turns one in 1 month and I have been having a hard time deciding what to do for his cake – but I think this made my decision for me! Then I just poured a fourth into the pan and cooked each for about 10 minutes, rather than 20. Did you read my comment after yours? This cake is in the oven right now. Once baked, use a 4″ bowl (in diameter) to cut smaller circles (your cake layers), now all that’s left is to make the frosting and stack those layers. It’s challenging but I know we will laugh about it one day. How much spinach and blueberry juice would you recommend though? I don’t use packet mixes due to cost and who knows what goes in to them! Some veggies can alter the taste quite a bit! Great question. Just wondered if I should mix wet & dry ingredients together 1st, then the beaten egg whites??? I can get whatever pan(s) you recommend and is easiest. Hi sweetie, so sorry I didn’t get to answer your comment in time. But if it makes you more comfortable to leave it out, that’s OK too! I’m wondering if you could use baby food since its already pureed. HI Holly, thank you for pointing that out to me. Cider vinegar + baking soda – This is an old WWII-era trick! . Whipped cream starts to separate if you make it too far in advance. of your cream cheese mixture. These are the veggies I recommend: Beet for red, carrot for orange, egg yoke for yellow, spinach for green, blueberries for blue and blackberries for purple. Or if you have a blog and will post about it, I’d like to take a look. Enjoy the cake and happy birthday to your daughter. and is it stiff enough to pipe into roses? I want to make the cakes a few weeks early and store the cakes in the freezer. Sorry, it didn’t work out for you. Hello. I loved knowing that I was feeding my daughter something healthier than a cake full of sugar. May I ask what would happen if we left out the salt? Instead of the apple sauce, could I use either blue berry, black berry or raspberry purée? I am linking to your recipe and was wondering if I could use a photo of your cake in the post? Did yours puff nicely? Do this first so the coconut ⦠One question: How should I store this until tomorrow morning? I tried it and it was the first cake I’ve ever baked. I would suggest to back a single XL cupcake first, before you do the rest! Thanks! I know this but possibly newcomers to baking may not. Then combine the wet and dry ingredients just before baking. if so wat would u suggest?? I would like to make it as a two layer cake. Both of these add moisture and take the place of butter, and the banana adds lots of sweetness too. I only used 3 tiers as it was big enough. Can you taste them in the cake? The cake was moist, super tasty and, to top it all, looked good! I ⦠We want to eliminate toxins in our environment not add more. I’m going to try a peanut butter whipped cream for the frosting. About two weeks ago I was searching around for a good cake recipe to make for my son’s first birthday. What have I done wrong?!? Yes, you can double or triple it! I will This was not the case! Over-mixing can make baked goods like this one turn out a bit flat. I hope you can fix it before the party. I am planning to use this recipe to make a 2 layered smash cake for my son’s first birthday day after tomorrow. Hi! Bake the cake until a toothpick comes out clean from the center, than cool on a rack. Have you used it as a substitute before? This receipe sounds amazing and I plan to make it for my daughter’s 1st bday next week. You can also try to whip 2 egg whites and fold them in. Overall, I’m happy with it so far. I need to make this at the weekend for a party on the Friday. You need the clear from the egg. I have no idea how that works!? Hi! Thanks for your help! Exposing her to sugar scared me for several reasons, some of them are because it has been linked to hypertension, depression, cognitive delay, and sleep problems. Other than that it tastes really light and wholesome and I feel safe giving it to my 1 year old on OUR birthday, tomorrow! I’m not a baker so I will do exactly as you say Thank you so much! Thanks soooo very much! It is salty and sour and really runny and not white like the picture. Thanks. Hope you enjoy the cake, please share your version of a better cake option with us on IG or Facebook. I was pleased to find a healthy, natural, and sugar-free alternative to the traditional birthday cake that I can feel good about him digging into. I didn’t know that lemon juice was a natural rising agent, that’s good to know -thank you for sharing. My name is Bettina Johnson a “stay at home mom” by day, aspiring jewelry metalmith/designer, crafter, DIYer and blogger by night. I will do my best to help you. I never thought that my healthy cake would make it this far, and that I am able to help someone with a special allergy makes me even happier. I actually like what you’ve acquhired Sorry for my super delayed reply!! Hi can you use tinned peaches in fruit juice drained? I wanted to be a health-conscious mom and make a difference by baking a healthy cake for my baby girl’s first birthday, instead of feeding her sugar-filled overprocessed boxed cake mixes. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for all the lovely recipes Can I use pineapple instead of peaches? Then you need to use a handheld electric mixer and mix the whites (still in its raw stage) until you have bubbly white foam, it is done and ready to be used when you can turn the bowl upside down and nothing falls out or you can form a cone shape when lifting a spoon trough it! NOTE: Substitute Applesauce for Eggs When Baking for Healthier, Allergy-Free Cakes and Muffins. Hi Bettina, I am planning on making this recipe tomorrow for my son’s second birthday and was thinking of doing a green and a blue layer. Paper butterflies scattered on the dessert table and nestled among the flowers complete the look. Is it maybe because I use Philadelphia cream cheese? Turned out perfect and delicious all babies with and without food allergies lovedddd! I made this cake last year for my nephew’s 1st birthday and I got a request to make it again, but for 25 people! 1. This healthy baby’s first cake is denser than your store-bought cake, but it is healthier and you don’t have to worry about any unhealthy ingredients. I have an organic unbleached all purpose baking flour also and didn’t know if using that and the egg whites would work? Thaaaank you!!! Today weâll keep it simple with a cake made with baby food ð This really is a basic, simple cake recipe that will yield a moist, fluffy, flavorful cake. Remarkable! The batter (without the eggs) tasted delicious. Happy Birthday to the little one!!! The first one was too dense since I didn’t whip the egg whites enough. Hi Lynne, You can only make one 8″ cake. I haven’t tried any of these alternative flours, but would love to hear how it turned out if you’ll use one of them. 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My son’s doctor does not recommend him having eggs before his first birthday and I would love to use your original recipe if you still have it. However many layers too. This is my first cake ever so I’m sorry for all the questions but I want it to be as perfect as possible. I haven’t tried coloring my frosting, but you should be fine adding just a little of the beet juice (a few drops, and if not pink enough add additional drops). Having to make another cake now using a better recipe. Whisk the cream cheese with the applesauce and vanilla extract until creamy. Hi, I’m going to try this for my daughger’s first birthday, sounds great! I ended up adding powdered sugar (trying to avoid the sugar!) I was wondering if anyone tried this with coconut flour. I made this. Cook Time 25 mins. I used unbleached flour instead of whole wheat as well. This healthy smash cake was a HIT with Baby R. If youâre like me, you have spent some time doing a good Google and Pinterest search for the perfect smash cake for your little one. xoxo Betty. Do I double the recipe? Hi Ciara! Thank you for any suggestions. We haven’t tried it with pears, but it sounds delicious. Simply juice each veggie or fruit separately then add the juice to each batter. This easy, healthy smash cake recipe is the perfect healthy alternative for babyâs first birthday. This cakes looks beautiful and delicious and I would really like to make this for my daughters first birthday cake, but she is currently intolerant to wheat. Only complaint is that it did turn out a little dense. Same cooking time, but still check it before taking the cake out, in case it needs a little longer. It should say heavy cream. I’m not sure how well the yolk alone would work Shannon- perhaps an egg substitute would be better if you don’t want to use the whole egg. I’m literally a fan of your page! My daughter turns one next weekend and lovvvves apples and bananas. How would you adjust the time? Does it change the density or bake time? At one year old, your little bug isnât exactly ⦠Thank you and I’m going shopping today so will be keeping an eye out for peaches xx. I want this cake to have a strong banana flavor. To me, it doesn’t taste like cake but more like a healthy breakfast bread. thanks. Hi Emma, sorry for the mixup! Question: has anyone used whipped cream cheese for the frosting? As far as the coloring, if you have concentrated spinach and blueberry colors you should be fine with just one teaspoon. Before starting, I’m curious on the type of cream cheese you use. Thanks! Or is it whipping cream? Nothing like NOT giving up. . Whole, skim, etc.? A low sugar, no butter, carrot cake recipe for a Baby's First Birthday Cake. If I would like to replace the wheat for all purpose flour is it the same amount and would I still use eggs whites?? i love all your recipes. It’s easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time (with a special frosting trick–see below). Good thing I tested this ahead of the birthday. What could I use to replace it? Sniff sniff I’m so happy but emotional!! Remember to always treasure the moment, they grow up so fast. Miss.A cinnamon is a natural spice and won’t hurt your baby, unless he or she is allergic! Awful! You can use these spices to give the cake some flavor: mace, allspice or cloves are great substitute spices! It still sounds like a good experiment! Is it yogurt? Do you think coconut flour would work and or a gluten free all purpose flour? glad you want to give my cake a try, its super delicious and after you have made it once you will be surprised how easy it will come when baking it again. I am going to be making the icing Sunday … how many cups of cream cheese do I use? Fill them 1/2 to 3/4 of the way. Thanks so much! I can’t wait to try it for the 1st bth of my baby boy! The amount of alcohol in pure vanilla is exceedingly small, and cooks off in the oven anyway. Just make sure you blend it well. I’m quite sure I will learn plenty of new stuff right here! I hope you were able to still figure out the frosting for the cake. It was such a success that I am making it for my husbands Birthday so Lachie can join us for cake too! Hope this helps! It’s like banana bread had an affair with an apple muffin, so yummy!! Sophia, it is a little more dense but if you add the whipped egg whites you should be fine! Hi Erica! My fear is that it will be too dense for her to tear apart herself. If you don’t have the right Baking Soda, please find some at your local grocery store. I would check it 2-3min before the time is up to see if it’s dense enough already. Pour in a well greased bunt or tube pan. Thanks again for the recipe! Spray your 8 or 9″round (6″ pans are perfect for this) pans with non-stick cooking spray or coat with butter and flour. Please help! Or do I beat them by hand? Making the cake and icing for a shoot and I am trying to figure out how to keep the icing awesome for his shoot since it is at a park. Thank you for the recipe! So interesting to read it! There’s one unconventional ingredient in this recipe, and that’s the fruit puree. Hope I have been helpful, let me know if you have any other questions. Frosting should always be applied on the day with cakes like this one, simply because it could start running even if placed in the fridge. can u use the whole egg or does it have to be just the whites? I actually just had to put myself and the kids on a gluten free diet. You can certainly beat the egg whites in a kitchen aid- it may take longer, but I will be the easiest way. If so, how many would you guess? xo Betty. to and you are just extremely fantastic. I have a choc brownie recipe that uses apple puree that my children love so I will give it up occasionally. We will be busy setting up for the birthday party in the morning can I make the cake the night before frosted/ decorated and everything? Hi Miss.A if you or your little one are allergic to nutmeg or cinnamon you can leave them out. Thanks! Thanks for the report Noni! xo Betty. Hi Aj, You can also use the organic Baby apple/banana pouch or make your own apple sauce with this recipe. The basic concept: mix the wet ingredients in one bowl, the dry ingredients in another, then stir them all together to finish the batter. This was a practice batch. of serving. No flavour apart from whole-wheat flour. You can replace the eggs with a standard flax and water mixture. How is this possible? I actually haven’t tried using a vanilla bean, but I need to soon! That said, my son loved it and I’m glad it is not bad or too sweet for him. But if you try it, please let us know how it turns out! I will be updating this post in a few minutes. Texture is also more brioche like than cake like. Then mix it into the mixture carefully. Yay for baby birthdays! 3. You can! I just made this cake as a trial run for my son’s first birthday on Jan 8 and it came out great! Just found your recipe and wondered if I should change the baking time if I am using 6” round pans instead of 8 or 9”? I’ll use the egg whites. -Amy. I know how hard it is to make something yummy when you have allergies, hope this helps. Tried this healthy cake recipe today for my sons 1st birthday and it turned out great! Sub recipes flour for standard gluten free 1 to 1 baking flour any brand will work, I combined two brands cause that’s what I had Xo Betty. Hi! It may last longer if you freeze it, but I never tried to freeze mine! On the day of the birthday, apply frosting before the celebration. Loved the frosting too!! Hey there I am doing a theme which calls for a chocolate cake. will the size give for a bundt cake? Will cover it and hope for the best in the morning. Thanks! We recommend to use the Ingredients in the recipe. Here a link about the spice: http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/herbal-remedies/cinnamon-herbal-remedies.htm. Thanks! Hi! Not getting the eggs whites right makes a different, they really give it that fabulous puffy flavor. Thank you for clearing that up. Just wanted to make sure I get it right. My little one will be turning 1 next week. (FYI it appears that the Williams-Sonoma Site is down at the moment). I used 6″ cake pans and was able to make 5 layers. It says 1 cups and in the comments it says you corrected the recipe to add one more cup of cream cheese… wanted to double check. I didn’t think it was very dense at all @colleen. Use your food processor to blend a banana with half a cup of sliced peaches. Married to a retired Marine, sharing our budget-friendly home improvements, healthy living with Essential Oils, fun DIY projects and nifty, thrifty makeovers here on our blog. I’m super excited to make it for her. Hello. This was a fantastic recipe! Should you have to make changes on the temp or time, please let me know so I can add this option to the recipe. I am doing it by hand and i am not getting the cone like structure.. Hi Emily, I was using a handheld electric mixer. 2. It’s a great binder and gives cakes fluff! Had one question though, is it ok that the receipe doesn’t contain any oil content? 4-5 mashed bananas can vary widely in actual size . WOW, thank you so much for the great feedback. Ok, tried it again with an apple-banana puree (with a touch of cinnamon) and it’s freeking delicious ? The texture reminds me of zuchinni bread – which I love. I don’t think you can leave it out Daniel, but I haven’t tried i t. Many thanks for replying Amy, and many thanks indeed for the recipe! And how much should the egg whites be beaten? I made an 8 inch cake and 18 mini-muffins with your recipe. I have also adjusted the frosting ingredients, to 1 more cup of cream cheese so it’s not as runny. Hi Kristina, you simply leave the egg whites out for my original recipe. Folding in will be your next step, you need to have your cake mix ready made, so make sure you get all ingredients mixed together before you start making the egg whites. Cool the cakes, then use an overturned 16oz glade storage round to cut out 4 small cake rounds. This happy watermelon cake is perfect for a summer birthday baby! I’ll try to share on Facebook if I remember! I have a small 4 inch cake pan. This is so inspiring! Frozen and defrosted peaches worked great This is the type of cake I’ve been looking for! If there a way to add something that would make this look chocolate and still taste the same? I said pans in the recipe so you don’t waste any batter that happens during cutting out the smaller circles. Healthy Cake Iâve had this healthy chocolate cake recipe ⦠To answer your questions, I found that storing it in the fridge overnight is best, or if you have time to make it in the early morning even better. Lacey, Hi great recipe. www.sugaryandbuttery.com/2015/06/banana-baby-birthday-smash-cake.html my baking soda says not recommended for cooking? Do not over mix after adding in order to retain the carbonation’s effect. Thanks for the recipe. Whisk your fruit puree, milk, egg, and vanilla together. What I would try is to use baking or cake flour, that should help you get a lighter dough and have it rise. We ate the cake in 2 days, which was refrigerated. I want to make it in an Extra deep 6in pan that would result in a two layer cake. However I would suggest using organic or fresh veggies and fruite from your local farmers market. Yes, you can make two of these cakes and stack them. Connie, I would recommend Williams-Sonoma Natural Sprinkles (http://www.pinterest.com/pin/70650287877051998/) they are made with natural ingredients and are only semi-sweet, but since you won’t use an entire jar on your cake, your Bebe should be fine having a little sweetness. Also any suggestions for bake time? Hi! I would check the cake once you have baked it the regular time if it feels too moist add 2-3 minutes of baking. The image of my cake was taken from the actual cake, with the recipe above! I made the cake the night before and the frosting today. can other fruits besides peaches be used with the banana? But I don’t think you will have any issues if you do so. So the amount of batter you get with the recipe will only fill half a standard-sized muffin tin. Sam, I haven’t tried it with white flour yet, but I am sure it will be just as delicious. It took twenty five minutes longer to bake than advised – not sure why but that’s when the toothpick came out clean. My baby hasn’t tried egg whites yet. Hi Hallie, sorry I didn’t get to answer you sooner. Bake them at 400º for 20 min., and let them cool before cutting and assembling the layers. I’ve never made that substitute Megan. I can’t wait to see some pictures of your sweet baby and the cake. Lots of kisses to the birthday bebe. . If you are certain that your little one has no egg allergies, you can use 1-2 eggs (depending on the size). You can try this with coconut milk? Just a few questions: 1. So my time on the computer is cut down. But strawberries instead of peaches. The cake will still turn out. Hi Dzifa, I saw this video the other day on Facebook and thought you might want to try it. and time, instead of your entire mixture. Hi! Thanks. If you donât have the mini tart pans, just use an 8â³ or 9â³ cake pan and cut the cake smaller if youâd like a smaller size cake. Thanks! I want to make an ombré multi colored cake. Could we just do the milk and leave out the lemon/ buttermilk? Any idea how well this cake freezes? I hope your little one will enjoy the cake as much as my babies did! So glad you will give my cake a try and make it for your little one, I think cutting up the fruit and decorating the cake with it is a very good idea. Is the vanilla necessary to add? Awesome! Make sure you taste the batter before baking. Let me know if you should have any trouble or more questions as you go. This cake is easy to make! 2. I really appreciate the quick response. Should I double the recipe next time if using two pans? Top with the 2nd ⦠Could I use that and just cut the recipe in half? Hi Sarah, sorry to hear it didn’t turn out for you! Usually when you cook with a cake mix, you add oil and eggs. You can see the post at http://www.onepartsunshine.com/blog/3318, Hi…what id the white stuff that you put ib your batter ? Have you made these in cupcake form instead of cutting out rounds? Cheri, you can substitute all purpose flour, cake flour or bread flour. Omg this sounded so nice and dandy until… I baked the recipe in two 6 in rounds for 20 min at 400 degrees, I used a toothpick in the centers and it was clean. I haven’t used whole eggs in this recipe, yet. . Any luck with the egg whites? I’m baking the cake in three loaf pans so that I can stack it and turn it into a fire engine. Cheers. This would be perfect for any age birthday. If you like to make little roses I would recommend adding more powder sugar and less applesauce to the creme cheese. Thanks! And refrigerated it for 2 hours. I’m making this cake today… I have no clue what to do with the egg whites. And could I use all purpose flour as that is all I have. 1/4 tsp coconut sugar Hi Kathryn, you can add a little bit of brown sugar to this recipe and it will still turn out! I would suggest Organic Products and Spelt flour with almond flour instead of wheat. They were also so impressed with how it looked. Question: is there a way to naturally “color” the frosting? You can use a tooth pick at 30 min. Rebecca, yes you can! If it is take it out and let it cool. Thanks for stopping by! Mix just until incorporated. Hi ladies, just a quick one, for the cream frosting, how did you get it to ‘stick?’ I mean, is it a special type of cream or just the normal double cream? A couple came out a bit flat but a couple have some rise. You got a bunch of rewievs and replied to all of them. Make sure you level the cake before baking. Great recipe it seems but I have had this cake (in a 6 inch pan) for over 45 minutes now and it has formed a crust all around it but the inside is almost raw… Can you tell me what I did wrong? Thanks for this recipe. Bake each colored batter individually. 1tbs vanilla But, banana bread is a much tougher than cake….so my question is… does this recipe produce more of a bread or a cake consistency? For our sons first birthday crossing fingers it turns out! Want to watch me make the healthy no added sugar banana smash cake? I also used a yogurt frosting instead… Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla. Just wondering if I could use a cream cheese frosting instead of whipped cream? I hope this helps. I like your chocolate cake recipes, but I’m looking for one like this that has no added sugar for my baby boys first birthday…. Makes one 6 inch cake (20-30 Minute cooking time), 12 mini cupcakes (10 minute cooking time), or 6 regular size cupcakes (~15 min cooking time). And for everyone else; make this cake! I’d like her to have a little cake of her own to go to town on. Used 1/2 cup coconut milk (refrigerated section not canned) plus 1 tablespoon of vinegar instead of buttermilk Hi Anna! or do i need to add another fruit to it? Thank you! Thank you so much. Thank you so much for featuring our Pirate Cake! Look no further, Iâm sharing a perfectly moist, but completely free of any sugar or sweetener (well, except FRUIT), dairy free, gluten free, AND vegan-friendly cake. Hi Emmy, I would make the cake and frosting but not put the frosting on the cake until before the party. @Purduekel Thank you for trying my recipe, however I am sorry to hear your first batch didn’t come out right. Finally a recipe that doesn’t include honey! I’m sure with the whipped maple cream topping it would be sweeter. However since the cake is made with banana, the batter is going to naturally brown even before baking. Now just the real test at my son’s first birthday party to come! Am looking to do a trial run of this cake on the weekend. I would make a small batch to test it. Or maybe something you can use instead of eggs? I wouldn’t cut it in half, just make the recipe and devide the batter in two. I’m gonna wing it and try to help dry it up a bit but do you have any suggestions for fixing this after the fact? thanks for your recipe, planning to try baking it for my baby’s 1st bday. Ursula- sounds like we need your brownie recipe! WOW so good, I absolutely loved it! Hey. Or, how about brown rice or kamut flour? But, I tell you what it is not impossible! I will also add some more details to the recipe about the frosting. I baked it for my daughter’s first birthday last year and I’m going to bake it again this year! How far in advance can it be prepared? I hope your son had a great birthday and got to smash this yummy cake. I am not a cake maker usually so thank you for such a great recipe! I let you know! Is there another format I don’t know about? Hoping to make it ahead of the party. I just made a batch of applesauce by simply boiling apples (she loves the chunks and puree). Thanks! I’ll sandwich it and frost it with the same fruit puree because it’s for a bunch of small kids Thanks all! You could try adding a few tablespoons of cocoa powder, though cocoa powder does have a bitter taste on it’s own and it may reduce the sweetness of the finished cake. Let’s dive in on “How To Make The Best Healthy Smash Cake For Baby’s First Birthday” with Organic ingredients, and no added sugar. I want to make them 2 different colors in 4 layers. (About 3 minutes). I do not know who you are but definitely We’ll see what we can do! Hii has anyone used regular white flour? My cake turned out like one of the previous comments said: with a crust outside and raw-like on the inside I used a puree of banana, persimmon and mango. So good. A great cake, rose beautifully, thanks for the recipe! Sorry – that was a typo! The family loved it, the teenagers went for seconds and the banana-haters never guessed there was banana in it. Thank you thank you thank you. Amanda- I’m not too efficient in the freezing baked cakes category, but I definitely wouldn’t freeze the frosting! Cans are lined with metals and plastics. Thank you for sharing this!! I wasn’t aware of any other way to buy it. Thanks for the recipe! Note: The egg white go in last, so make sure you fold it in carefully so you keep the air in the whites intact. Can this cake be made without adding salt? The frosting should be applied after the cake is fully cooled. I tried making the icing & it is really runny. Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand or serving plate. I would make the frosting in the morning and apply it to the cake a couple of hours before. Hey! I’m big on doing as much prep work for events a few days before. I am going to do a test run this weekend. I couldn't find plum baby food, so I substituted prune - worked ⦠I dyed the icing red because I transformed the cake into a fire engine. Good thing you can have it all! My son turns one in 1 month and I have been having a hard time deciding what to do for his cake – but I think this made my decision for me! Then I just poured a fourth into the pan and cooked each for about 10 minutes, rather than 20. Did you read my comment after yours? This cake is in the oven right now. Once baked, use a 4″ bowl (in diameter) to cut smaller circles (your cake layers), now all that’s left is to make the frosting and stack those layers. It’s challenging but I know we will laugh about it one day. How much spinach and blueberry juice would you recommend though? I don’t use packet mixes due to cost and who knows what goes in to them! Some veggies can alter the taste quite a bit! Great question. Just wondered if I should mix wet & dry ingredients together 1st, then the beaten egg whites??? I can get whatever pan(s) you recommend and is easiest. Hi sweetie, so sorry I didn’t get to answer your comment in time. But if it makes you more comfortable to leave it out, that’s OK too! I’m wondering if you could use baby food since its already pureed. HI Holly, thank you for pointing that out to me. Cider vinegar + baking soda – This is an old WWII-era trick! . Whipped cream starts to separate if you make it too far in advance. of your cream cheese mixture. These are the veggies I recommend: Beet for red, carrot for orange, egg yoke for yellow, spinach for green, blueberries for blue and blackberries for purple. Or if you have a blog and will post about it, I’d like to take a look. Enjoy the cake and happy birthday to your daughter. and is it stiff enough to pipe into roses? I want to make the cakes a few weeks early and store the cakes in the freezer. Sorry, it didn’t work out for you. Hello. I loved knowing that I was feeding my daughter something healthier than a cake full of sugar. May I ask what would happen if we left out the salt? Instead of the apple sauce, could I use either blue berry, black berry or raspberry purée? I am linking to your recipe and was wondering if I could use a photo of your cake in the post? Did yours puff nicely? Do this first so the coconut ⦠One question: How should I store this until tomorrow morning? I tried it and it was the first cake I’ve ever baked. I would suggest to back a single XL cupcake first, before you do the rest! Thanks! I know this but possibly newcomers to baking may not. Then combine the wet and dry ingredients just before baking. if so wat would u suggest?? I would like to make it as a two layer cake. Both of these add moisture and take the place of butter, and the banana adds lots of sweetness too. I only used 3 tiers as it was big enough. Can you taste them in the cake? The cake was moist, super tasty and, to top it all, looked good! I ⦠We want to eliminate toxins in our environment not add more. I’m going to try a peanut butter whipped cream for the frosting. About two weeks ago I was searching around for a good cake recipe to make for my son’s first birthday. What have I done wrong?!? Yes, you can double or triple it! I will This was not the case! Over-mixing can make baked goods like this one turn out a bit flat. I hope you can fix it before the party. I am planning to use this recipe to make a 2 layered smash cake for my son’s first birthday day after tomorrow. Hi! Bake the cake until a toothpick comes out clean from the center, than cool on a rack. Have you used it as a substitute before? This receipe sounds amazing and I plan to make it for my daughter’s 1st bday next week. You can also try to whip 2 egg whites and fold them in. Overall, I’m happy with it so far. I need to make this at the weekend for a party on the Friday. You need the clear from the egg. I have no idea how that works!? Hi! Thanks for your help! Exposing her to sugar scared me for several reasons, some of them are because it has been linked to hypertension, depression, cognitive delay, and sleep problems. Other than that it tastes really light and wholesome and I feel safe giving it to my 1 year old on OUR birthday, tomorrow! I’m not a baker so I will do exactly as you say Thank you so much! Thanks soooo very much! It is salty and sour and really runny and not white like the picture. Thanks. Hope you enjoy the cake, please share your version of a better cake option with us on IG or Facebook. I was pleased to find a healthy, natural, and sugar-free alternative to the traditional birthday cake that I can feel good about him digging into. I didn’t know that lemon juice was a natural rising agent, that’s good to know -thank you for sharing. My name is Bettina Johnson a “stay at home mom” by day, aspiring jewelry metalmith/designer, crafter, DIYer and blogger by night. I will do my best to help you. I never thought that my healthy cake would make it this far, and that I am able to help someone with a special allergy makes me even happier. I actually like what you’ve acquhired Sorry for my super delayed reply!! Hi can you use tinned peaches in fruit juice drained? I wanted to be a health-conscious mom and make a difference by baking a healthy cake for my baby girl’s first birthday, instead of feeding her sugar-filled overprocessed boxed cake mixes. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for all the lovely recipes Can I use pineapple instead of peaches? Then you need to use a handheld electric mixer and mix the whites (still in its raw stage) until you have bubbly white foam, it is done and ready to be used when you can turn the bowl upside down and nothing falls out or you can form a cone shape when lifting a spoon trough it! NOTE: Substitute Applesauce for Eggs When Baking for Healthier, Allergy-Free Cakes and Muffins. Hi Bettina, I am planning on making this recipe tomorrow for my son’s second birthday and was thinking of doing a green and a blue layer. Paper butterflies scattered on the dessert table and nestled among the flowers complete the look. Is it maybe because I use Philadelphia cream cheese? Turned out perfect and delicious all babies with and without food allergies lovedddd! I made this cake last year for my nephew’s 1st birthday and I got a request to make it again, but for 25 people! 1. This healthy baby’s first cake is denser than your store-bought cake, but it is healthier and you don’t have to worry about any unhealthy ingredients. I have an organic unbleached all purpose baking flour also and didn’t know if using that and the egg whites would work? Thaaaank you!!! Today weâll keep it simple with a cake made with baby food ð This really is a basic, simple cake recipe that will yield a moist, fluffy, flavorful cake. Remarkable! The batter (without the eggs) tasted delicious. Happy Birthday to the little one!!! The first one was too dense since I didn’t whip the egg whites enough. Hi Lynne, You can only make one 8″ cake. I haven’t tried any of these alternative flours, but would love to hear how it turned out if you’ll use one of them. 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