Baby-Safe Smash Cake
A soft, naturally sweetened banana and applesauce cake with a yogurt-based frosting. Perfect for smashing, eating, and photographing.
Equipment
- 2 small round cake pans (4" or 5")
- Mixing bowl and whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups
- Blender (if making oat flour)
- Oven
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon optional
- 1 cup oat flour blend oats in a blender until fine
Frosting:
- 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free
- 1 tbsp mashed banana or applesauce for light sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or lightly grease the cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, mash bananas, then whisk in eggs, applesauce, and vanilla.
- Add oat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir until just combined.
- Divide batter between the two pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, mix yogurt with mashed banana/applesauce. Chill before using if needed for a thicker texture.
- Stack your cakes and spread frosting in between and on top. Decorate with banana slices or soft fruits if desired.