Delightful Smash Cake
A smash cake is a small, single-serving cake sized for a baby's first birthday, meant to be grabbed and explored rather than neatly sliced. This version has a tender, lightly sweet crumb and a simple frosting that holds up well to little hands. It bakes in about 25 minutes and can be decorated to match any party theme.
Equipment
- 8-inch round cake pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour sifted for a lighter texture
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup buttermilk room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Look for a pale color and creamy texture as a cue.
- Mix in the vanilla extract followed by the eggs, adding them one at a time, and beat until well combined.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and the buttermilk into the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a rubber spatula.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The cake should be a light golden color.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a delightful twist, consider adding a hint of zest from an organic lemon or orange to the batter.
- If you wish to make this cake dairy-free, substitute the buttermilk with a plant-based milk (such as almond or soy milk) mixed with 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 447IUCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
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