Are smash cakes safe?

Truly sugar-free cakes usually contain artificial sweeteners like sucralose (Splenda) or aspartame, which we don't recommend for kids. Many babies do not touch their smash cakes anyway. Parents oftentimes go overboard ensuring that their baby's cake is beautiful (or healthy, tasty, themed)…and baby won't even eat it.

Is smash cake a choking hazard?

Babies can bite and chew and swallow. The choking hazard is usually small, round, hard foods that can get lodged in their throats. Cake for a 1 year old is not a choking hazard (obviously if there's decorations such as candies or fruit that might be a different story).

Are smash cakes a good idea?

Not only are smash cakes super cute and pretty hilarious, but they make for the perfect end to any first birthday bash. Don't worry, though — there will still be plenty of regular birthday cake to be had by guests, sans baby slobber.

What is the difference between a smash cake and regular cake?

It's basically just a small cake that's made specifically for a baby's first birthday to do whatever they want with it (which usually ends up being a lot of pounding, smooshing and eating). Mostly a fun photo opp, smash cakes can also be an entertaining way to introduce babies to their first real taste of sugar.

Can you eat a smash cake?

For those who are not familiar with this concept, it's essentially an individual baby-sized birthday cake that's just for the birthday boy or girl to eat, enjoy, and destroy as they see fit (via Pure Wow).

No Sugar Smash Cake | Healthy First Birthday Cake

Can babies eat cake on their first birthday?

Yes, your baby can safely enjoy cake (healthy or nonhealthy) on their first birthday. Babies are encouraged to start eating solid foods starting at around 6 months of age and by the time that they turn a year old they should have some mobility and idea of how to feed themselves with their own hands.

How long does a smash cake last?

To Store: Once the cake layers are cool to the touch, store the cakes in the refrigerator or freezer if you're not planning to frost them right away. Tightly wrapped in plastic, the cakes will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 1 month in the freezer.

Why is cake smash done?

When the child turns one, a cake smashing event is held, where the baby is made to eat the cake, creating a mess all over his face in the process. This was done with the sole reason that it made his parents happy enough to click a couple of cute pictures as memories.

Are sprinkles a choking hazard?

Some of our Sprinkles contains hard dragees, sugar pearls, candy/pearl beads, shaped sprinkles, etc. that may be too hard for children. Please make sure to be very cautious when giving these items to children. This means that any round, firm, shaped edible item is going to pose a choking hazard to small children.

How do you clean a baby cake smash?

You're going to want to take off her clothes after the smash and clean her up before putting her in the car to go home. It's hard to wipe frosting off with baby wipes (lesson learned), so I recommend bringing a towel and some water to get it wet with so you can wipe her off after the smash.

What age can babies eat cake?

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. Parents now have an extra reason to say no to candy, cake and ice cream for young children.

What are smash cakes made of?

When you think of cake, you usually think of chocolate or vanilla, but this healthy smash cake recipe creates more of a big healthy strawberry-banana muffin than a cake. It's made with whole wheat flour, whole milk, and a homemade fruit puree of banana, strawberry and unsweetened applesauce.

Is fondant a choking hazard?

Fondant is a choking hazard. Please ask for cakes with a soft buttercream icing. I do not recommend whipped icings.

What can baby eat on first birthday?

Can babies have sprinkles on smash cake?

Smash Cake Decorations: Go with whipped or butter cream frosting so it's easy to dig into. Avoid fondant – it's tough to break and can be a choking hazard. Sprinkles? Absolutely, if you can get them on the cake without having to modify your design.

What age can you do a cake smash?

A Cake Smash is a wonderfully fun way to celebrate your child's Birthday. It is a personalised portrait to commemorate (usually) a 1st or 2nd Birthday but really there is no age limit.

How do you successfully smash a cake?

What do you put on floor smash cakes?

Wood or tile would be preferable for easy cake clean up. If you have carpet throughout your home, you could also purchase a large piece of plexi-glass at the hardware store that would cover the floor that the baby and cake sit on.

Do smash cakes need to be refrigerated?

Cake Care Instructions

As our smash cakes are made entirely out of chocolate, we advise to either: Refrigerate your smash cake. Store it in an air-conditioned room that is under 20 degrees. During Winter, you also have the option of storing the smash cake in your pantry or in a shaded area.

Can I decorate a cake 2 days in advance?

Storing at Room Temperature

If you're baking your cakes a day or two ahead of decorating day, you can store them at room temperature as long as they're wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.

How early can I bake a cake for a party?

Un-iced: If you don't need to ice your cake until the day, you can bake your cake at least 2-3 days ahead of time. But you will need to store it carefully. Wrap it and seal it in an airtight container so it doesn't lose moisture.

Can my 7 month old try cake?

The recommendations advise no cake for children under age 2

One of the most photographed moments at a child's first birthday party is the little cherub face covered in cake and icing. This may change now that new U.S. dietary guidelines recommend children do not eat cake or candy until they turn two years old.

Can my 7 month old have cake?

No. You should wait until the baby is a year old before you give him or her cake. That's part of the excitement of giving the child their first cake for their first birthday. Plus infants shouldn't get any solid foods until they are 6 months old and then it should be mushed up food.

Can 1 year old eat chocolate cake?

Although chocolate is delicious, it is not recommended for babies under two years of age as it contains refined sugars and caffeine, which could have negative effects on your baby (1).