Favorite One-Year-Old Birthday Cake
With a super simple method, no added sugar, and the most tender texture, this One-Year-Old Birthday Cake is perfect as a smash cake OR a cake to share. You can vary the flavor, make it ahead, and rely on the easy recipe to help enjoy the special day.
Servings: 10
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup whole milk plain yogurt
- ¾ cup mashed very ripe banana (about 2 medium)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Yogurt Frosting (or other desired frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat two 6-inch metal round baking pans with nonstick spray (or you can use one 9-inch round pan). Trace the pans onto parchment paper and cut the rounds out. Trim as needed to fit and place inside of each pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, banana, butter, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently stir the yogurt mixture into the flour mixture.
- Pour half of the batter into each of the prepared pans. You will use about 1½ cups batter in each pan.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out cleanly. Let cool for 2 minutes in the pan, then carefully invert onto wire racks. Remove the parchment paper rounds and cool completely.
- Top with desired frosting.
Notes
- Once cooled, store cake in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- You can also freeze the cut cake in a freezer bag with as much air removed as possible for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in 15 second increments in the microwave.
- This bakes best in a metal pan, rather than glass.
- Dairy-free: Use a nondairy yogurt and a neutral oil like canola in place of the butter.
- Gluten-free: Substitute cup-for-cup gluten-free flour in place of the wheat flour.
- Egg-free: Omit the eggs. Reduce the yogurt to 1/4 cup. Add 1/4 cup milk. Proceed with the recipe.
- Top with Yogurt Frosting, Cream Cheese Frosting or Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg