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Healthy Smash Cake (For Baby's First Birthday)
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Healthy Smash Cake (For Baby's First Birthday)

This healthy smash cake is designed for a baby's first birthday, using almond flour and mashed banana for a grain-free, naturally sweetened treat. It’s baked in small pans to create layers that can be frosted with options like coconut whipped topping, yogurt, or traditional frosting, topped with fresh berries or sprinkles for decoration.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 222 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (133 grams) almond flour not packed, fine, blanched
  • ½ cup (140 grams) banana ripe, mashed
  • 2 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
Frosting
  • coconut whipped topping homemade or store-bought OR plain full-fat yogurt OR frosting of choice
Toppings
  • fresh berries or sprinkles

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and spray 3 (4-inch) mini springform pans with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Whisk eggs in a medium mixing bowl. Add mashed banana and vanilla. Stir until combined.
  3. Add almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Stir until just combined.
  4. Divide batter evenly between the 3 springform pans and bake for 20 minutes or until the tops of the cakes are golden in color and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Remove cakes from the oven, let cool for 10-20 minutes before carefully removing from the pans.
  6. Let layers cool completely before stacking and icing with frosting of choice. I've tested plain full-fat yogurt as well as coconut whipped topping. For toppings, I like the idea of naturally-colored sprinkles or fresh berries.

Notes

  • Adjust banana quantity to about 1 ½ bananas to yield ½ cup mashed, as banana size varies.
  • Coconut whipped topping can be homemade or store-bought; if using store-bought, thaw in fridge before frosting.
  • Frost the cake right before serving to avoid slippery layers, especially with coconut whipped cream.
  • Using thick Greek yogurt mixed with a bit of maple syrup and vanilla makes a stable, slightly sweet frosting alternative.
  • For a traditional sweeter frosting, an easy vanilla buttercream recipe can be used.
  • To make a larger cake, double the recipe and bake in three 6-inch pans, adjusting baking time as needed.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice without frosting or topping Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 153mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice without frosting or topping
Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 153mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.