This apple juice and maple syrup sweetened birthday cake is just right for a baby’s first dessert. Line up those cameras for the big smash cake moment, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 2 and 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup thawed apple juice concentrate
• 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the frosting:

• 6 tablespoons Earth Balance butter, softened
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons boiled apple cider
• 3 cups powdered sugar

1. To prepare the cake, combine the flour, oat flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
2. Whisk together the applesauce and remaining 1/4 teaspoon baking powder in a large bowl. Add the apple juice concentrate, soy milk, canola oil, maple syrup, and vanilla, whisking until combined.
3. Add the flour mixture to the applesauce mixture, stirring until combined. Spoon into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
4. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes; a wooden pick inserted in the center should come out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack before turning out onto a cake plate.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the frosting: Combine the butter, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and cider in a stand mixer; beat until combined.
6. Add the powdered sugar gradually, beating well after each addition. Spoon onto the cake. Store loosely-covered in the fridge until ready to serve.