Bake their very First Birthday Cake
Let's forget about Instagram and Pinterest for just a moment...
It's crazy that a couple of apps have created these unrealistic expectations on how we should celebrate our loved ones. That our baking is worthless if it can't be featured in a magazine.
No thanks. I'll take the homemade birthday cake. The cake that's a little wobbly, but made with love. I want to celebrate birthday traditions crafted by my family, not dictated by apps.
More memories, less aesthetics.
When your baby grows up and you find photos of their first birthday, what's the first thing you'll look at? The cake? I doubt it. Let's flip the focus to what really matters. Bake, don't bake. Do whatever causes you less stress so you can be present in the moment. Seriously.
RECIPE: Baby Smash Cake
Want to bake your child's first birthday cake? Let's keep it super simple. You kept them alive for a full year and deserve to enjoy this party too. Please Note: This is the recipe for the cake only, not the icing.
Why I Love This Recipe:
No Added Sugar: Sweetened with banana and maple syrup
Simple Ingredients: Items you already have in the fridge
Tastes Great: Doesn't taste 'healthy' despite low sugar
Low Maintenance: No fancy techniques or tools needed
Perfect Size: Just enough batter for a baby smash cake
"It doesn’t taste like a healthy recipe despite being low in sugar. Moist and dense but still fluffy. I like it as much as my one year old. I also appreciate the easy to follow directions and format of the recipe card."
- Vanessa