Your baby will soon be 1 year old, and they'll be blowing out their first candle surrounded by family! But what kind of birthday cake will you choose? Whether it's a large cake to share or lots of smaller ones, here are all the tips for a first birthday cake that's perfect for your baby!
The problem of the baby's first birthday cake
At one year old, a baby can't yet eat like an adult, even if they're getting very close to what's on their plate. Some ingredients should still be avoided for the baby's healthy development, while others can only be eaten in small quantities!
Certain elements in the preparation or decoration are therefore strongly discouraged for the baby's birthday cake!
Added sugar is not good for a baby's healthy development until they are 3 years old. For their birthday cake, avoid using fondant, icing sugar, etc.
Now let's talk about chocolate! It's delicious, we all know that… However, babies usually only discover this food around their first birthday. Chocolate can only be included in a baby's cake in reasonable quantities.
In BLW Baby-Led Weaning), homemade baby food is always preferred, and it's the same here. Store-bought cakes are full of sugars and additives that babies don't need! A delicious homemade cake recipe without added sugar is perfect!
Obviously, we avoid all chemical elements in the baby's 1st birthday cake, such as food colorings.
By paying attention to these few ingredients, you can make a healthy and delicious birthday cake for your baby!
Discover in photos a small example of cakes to avoid for baby's first birthday!
What is the ideal birthday cake for a baby's first birthday?
Despite all these points to consider, it's still easy to make baby's first birthday cake! The best baby cake will be a homemade one, following the principles of BLW !
A delicious cake with a sugar-free topping! And a lovely decoration that's good for baby's development: colorful seasonal fruits packed with vitamins!
While elaborate cakes made of sugar paste or other decorative materials should be avoided, it's still possible to make a beautiful cake that will impress your baby! Have fun decorating the cake by cutting your fruit and giving it an original shape!
4 birthday cake recipes for baby's 1st birthday!
BLW Baby has found the perfect recipe for baby's first birthday cake! A yogurt cake base with no added sugar, topped with vanilla frosting and delicious fruit!
Each cake will have a different flavor thanks to the pretty fruit decorations on top. You might find apples, tangerines, bananas, or even strawberries. Choose your baby's favorite fruit or seasonal fruits for extra flavor!
A pretty candle to top it all off and the baby's first birthday cake will be ready! Will baby manage to blow out the candle?
Happy first birthday, baby!
