Smash the cake

The "smash cake" is a fun and adorable tradition to celebrate a baby's first birthday.

The idea behind this practice is to give the baby their own personal cake, often decorated in a colorful and festive way, and let them "smash" or "pop" it as they please.

It's a fun way to capture, in photos, the baby's spontaneous expressions and emotions when faced with this special dessert, while creating memorable keepsakes for parents and family.

Baby "smash cake" recipe:

Ingredients :

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• A pinch of salt

Instructions :

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and flour a small round baking tin.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
3. Add the oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir well until you have a smooth paste.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared mold.
5. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the mold.
7. Decorate the cake with colored icing or fun designs, depending on the chosen theme.

Decorate this cake with colorful icing or fun designs, depending on the chosen theme.

Get ready to capture all your baby's smiles and giggles during their big "smash cake" moment! 🎉

When smashing the cake, make sure to remove any decorations that could be dangerous for the baby, such as sugar cubes or decorative objects.