My niece’s first birthday is soon, and my sister asked if I would make her smash cake; what an honor!
My sister requested a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, and as this will be my niece’s first taste of chocolate, I have to make sure it’s tasty with a few more baby-friendly adjustments.
This Chocolate Smash Cake is a fluffy, chocolatey mini cake perfect for (obviously) first birthdays, or for smaller get togethers.
Ingredients:
Chocolate Cake:
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup applesauce
Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- pinch fine salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whole milk, plus more as needed