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Healthy Smash Cake (For Baby's First Birthday)

A simple, healthy smash cake perfect for a baby's first birthday, made with wholesome ingredients and customizable toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 mini cakes
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 1.5 cups fine blanched almond flour not packed
  • 0.5 cup ripe mashed banana
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
Toppings and optional fillings
  • coconut whipped topping or plain full-fat yogurt or frosting of choice for icing
  • fresh berries or sprinkles for decoration

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray three 4-inch mini springform pans with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk eggs in a bowl, add mashed banana and vanilla, and mix well.
  3. Stir in almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
  4. Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let cakes cool for 10-20 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely before stacking and decorating.

Notes

Use naturally-colored sprinkles or fresh berries for a colorful, baby-friendly decoration.