Sugar-free strawberry homemade smash cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting.
Prepare to celebrate your baby’s first birthday in style with our homemade and healthy Strawberry Smash Cake recipe. Bursting with fresh flavor and nutrition, this easy-to-make cake is sure to be a hit among both little ones and grown-ups alike. Create unforgettable memories as your baby jumps into this delicious dessert, capturing those precious messy moments for years to come.
Let’s start with the star of the show – the strawberry cake itself. You’ll need:
Strawberry Homemade Smash Cake Recipe
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minutesIngredients
3/4 cup of all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled because precision is vital, even in the messy world of smash cakes).
2 tbsp of ground freeze-dried strawberries (because we're all about that natural fruity flavor).
1 tsp of baking powder (the magic ingredient that makes your cake rise to perfection).
1/4 teaspoon of baking soda (because a bit of fizz never hurt anybody).
A pinch of salt (to balance out all that sweetness).
1/4 cup of orange or lemon juice (for that extra zing).
1/2 cup of applesauce (because why not sneak in some extra fruit?).
2 tbsp of maple syrup (for that touch of sweetness without the guilt).
1 large egg (room temperature, because happy eggs make happy cakes).
1/4 cup of Greek yogurt (room temperature because we're all about that creamy goodness).
1 tsp of vanilla extract (because every cake needs some vanilla love).
And, of course, some diced strawberries (because what's a strawberry cake without actual strawberries?). You can also smash the strawberries using a food processor or mixer.
- The Frosting on the Cake:
8 ounces of cream cheese (because everything is better with cream cheese).
2 tablespoons of maple syrup (for that touch of sweetness).
2 tablespoons of ground freeze-dried strawberries (why settle for regular frosting when you can have strawberry-infused frosting?).
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 177°C if you're feeling precise), grease, and line your cake pans with parchment paper. We're going for three 4-inch pans here, but feel free to adapt based on your preference.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground freeze-dried strawberries, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this magical mixture aside.
- Whisk together the orange or lemon juice, applesauce, maple syrup, egg, yogurt, and vanilla extract in another bowl until they're as smooth as a baby's bottom (pun intended).
- Now, it's time to bring the wet and dry ingredients together. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold gently until combined. We don't want to overmix here – we aim for a light and fluffy texture.
- Once your batter looks delicious, fold in those diced strawberries until they're evenly distributed. It's like burying little bursts of fruity goodness within your cake – surprises in every bite.
- Let's Get Frosting:
- Grab your trusty electric mixer and whip that cream cheese until it's nice and fluffy. This is where you can pretend you're a wizard conjuring up fluffy clouds of frosting – we won't judge.
- Add the maple syrup and ground freeze-dried strawberries, and beat until everything is well combined. Taste testing at this stage is highly encouraged. Just saying.
- Once your frosting looks smooth and heavenly, it's time to assemble your cake. Spread a generous layer of frosting between each cake layer, stacking them up like a tower of deliciousness. Then, slather the remaining frosting all over the outside of your cake. Don't be shy – the messier, the better.
And there you have it – a masterpiece fit for a birthday celebration. This homemade strawberry smash cake will surely be a hit with babies and adults alike. So grab a fork (or dump in with your hands – we won’t judge), and get ready to smash your way as you love.
