The Baker Baby turned one last week and of course his Baker Mama had to make him a lil’ birthday cake. I’ve been dreaming up this one for awhile and it was the perfect little semi-sweet confection for my little man. I really didn’t want to give him something super sugary because he doesn’t know the difference and since this was his first anything sweet I figured he’d be happy either way. (Spoiler alert- he was!)
This cake is full of sweet ripe bananas and crushed pineapple. I also used a touch of maple syrup to make the cake lightly sweet but not overly so. The frosting is simple cream cheese with just enough maple syrup to make it a bit sweet and compliment the cake perfectly. I made it in a sheet pan and used a round biscuit butter to stamp out 3 layers for Hugo’s cake, then froze the rest. I actually made him another one for his actual birthday, (since he had the first one at his party,) and then saved the others to make cakes for a few of his little friends turning one later this month! They are so easy to thaw and frost a few hours before you are ready to use.
See, I told you he loved it! …. Smash!!!
Lisa says
February 5, 2015 at 9:45 amHappy Birthday to Hugo! I’m loving this recipe – my niece turns two this weekend and I’d like to make this for her party. For the coconut oil, did you measure it solid or melted? Many thanks!
Audra says
February 5, 2015 at 9:40 pmMine was melted first :)
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
February 5, 2015 at 12:50 pmAwww he looks so happy!! And I can definitely see why – this cake is awesome!!
Kathryn says
February 5, 2015 at 1:46 pmThis looks delicious (and pretty healthy too!) Happy birthday Hugo!
taylor @ greens & chocolate says
February 5, 2015 at 4:14 pmAwww Happy Birthday Hugo! What a perfect cake for your little guy!
Meg says
February 5, 2015 at 4:35 pmThis reminds me a lot of a hummingbird cake.
Emma says
February 6, 2015 at 12:06 pmHe is just adorable! I am definitely making this a tradition when I have kids!
Joanne says
February 9, 2015 at 7:05 amWell, I think we can confirm – he really is your child! :P Love that he got so into the cake…I’ve seen many babies who have no interest and that is always a little sad!
Andrea @ Chocolate & Sea Salt says
February 10, 2015 at 10:45 pmHappy Birthday Hugo! What a great idea for a smash cake! It is so darn cute. And why have I never thought of using a biscuit cutter to make adorable three tiered cakes? Genius! Definitely pinning this!
Noy says
March 27, 2015 at 1:20 amHi there,
I just got done making this cake for my one year old as well.I tasted it myself and thought it was good. I’m just a little concerned about the dough. It’s a little mushy but when I put a toothpick through it it is clear. It that how your dough turned out?
Christina says
March 31, 2015 at 9:28 amGreat idea! You’re little guy is adorable! My little one is about to turn 1 also. I’m hoping to make an egg & dairy free version of this cake. What size biscuit cutter did you use? Thanks!
Audra says
March 31, 2015 at 10:05 amI used a 3-inch cutter. Happy Birthday to your little one!
Lindsey says
August 20, 2015 at 12:20 amI assume you drain the pineapple, yes?
Ashton says
June 12, 2017 at 11:16 pmThis is so good! Just made it for my daughters 1st birthday that is hawaiiian theme. It is absolutely delicious (haven’t frosted it yet!) I measured the oil melted and drained the pineapple. Yum! Can’t wait to frost and have her try it at her birthday party :) and so glad it’s not terrible for her either!
Audra says
June 16, 2017 at 11:13 pmSo glad you liked it!
Gabby says
November 17, 2017 at 2:22 pmI would like to know if there is left over batter for maybe miffin tin for mini cakes for babie friends?
Trying to figure a way to not have to make a separate cake for guests.
Thanks so much for sharing.
~G~
Audra says
November 18, 2017 at 9:54 amSure! You can use leftovers for cupcakes!
sophia Ierodiakonou says
June 6, 2018 at 4:45 amI did this last night and took the cake to my daughter’s nursery school for her birthday. All kids loved it and the teachers aswell. Perfect and easy recipe for my little girl who just turned One. Thank you:)
Ashleigh says
January 10, 2019 at 5:34 pmHow many bananas approximately is it? Thanks going to try and make vegan version of this for my daughters first birthday tomorrow
Erin says
March 31, 2019 at 9:15 pmPerfect cake and icing recipe for Baby’s first birthday! I made this yesterday for my daughter’s smash cake- cut the cake into a banana shape and coloured the icing yellow and brown to make it look like a banana.
Meghan says
April 3, 2019 at 3:55 pmDid you drain the pineapple first or keep the juices? Looks delicious!
Nida says
May 6, 2019 at 12:04 pmHow can I adjust the recipe to use 2 6-inch cake pans?