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Baby's First Smash Cake
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Banana Smash Cake

If you’re celebrating your baby’s first birthday and looking for a simple, naturally sweet smash cake, this recipe is for you! This banana smash cake is egg-free, made with wholesome ingredients, and has no added sugar, making it a great option for little ones who are just starting to explore sweets.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lily Payen

Equipment

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 very ripe bananas
  • ¼ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 4-inch cake pans or one 6-inch cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
  • Add the Greek yogurt, milk, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before assembling or frosting.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter the cake will be. For a sweeter cake, you can stir in a little maple syrup into the wet ingredients, but the cake will be sweet enough for a baby with overripe bananas.
  • Let the cake cool completely before slicing or frosting so that the cake crumb has time to set and that added frosting doesn't melt.
  • Use a serrated knife to slice off the cake dome to form flat layers when layering the cake.
  • If making for a party, you can bake the cake a day in advance and store it in the fridge.
  • You can leave the cake plain, top it with some berries, or frost it with Greek yogurt, whipped heavy cream, or this easy maple cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

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