Healthy Smash Cake

This healthy smash cake makes an ideal choice for a baby’s first birthday. It’s prepared with almond flour and banana, containing no added sugar.

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Course: Dessert

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 40

Servings: Servings

Calories: 222kcal

Author: Liora

Ingredients

1 ½ cups 133 g fine blanched almond flour
½ cup 140 g mashed ripe banana*
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
A pinch of salt

FROSTING OPTIONS

Coconut whipped topping homemade or store-bought
or
Plain full-fat Greek yogurt
or
Any frosting you prefer

TOPPINGS

Fresh berries or naturally colored sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease three 4-inch mini springform pans with cooking spray and set them aside.
Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl. Add the mashed banana and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Combine the almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool the cakes for about 10–20 minutes before removing them from the pans. Let them cool completely before adding frosting.
Frost and decorate with your favorite topping—Greek yogurt, coconut whipped cream, or a light frosting of your choice. Add fresh berries or sprinkles for color.

Notes

Banana: Depending on the size, about 1½ bananas will give you ½ cup of mashed banana.

Larger Cake Option: If you’d like a bigger smash cake for baby, simply double the recipe to make three 6-inch layers. The baking time should remain about the same.

Frosting Ideas:

Coconut Whipped Cream: You can make your own or use store-bought coconut whipped cream. Let it thaw in the fridge and frost the cake just before serving.
Unsweetened Whipped Cream: For a sugar-free option, whip unsweetened heavy cream with a mixer until soft peaks form. This gives a light and creamy texture, perfect for a healthy smash cake.
Greek Yogurt Frosting: Thick Greek yogurt works great as a healthy frosting. Mix 1–2 cups of Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract. You can also blend in a few fresh berries for natural color.
Traditional Frosting: If you prefer something classic, try vanilla buttercream or another light frosting. It adds sweetness while keeping the smash cake soft and easy to enjoy.

Please note that the nutritional values are provided by an online calculator and should be considered as an estimate.

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