Cheerios® First Birthday Cake

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Cheerios® First Birthday Cake
120 min.
18
221kcal

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Celebrate your little one's first birthday with a delightful and fun Cheerios® First Birthday Cake! This charming dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a deliciously moist cake that is dairy-free, making it perfect for those with dietary restrictions. The combination of ripe bananas and a classic yellow cake mix creates a light and fluffy texture that both kids and adults will love.

What makes this cake truly special is its playful decoration. Topped with a generous layer of fluffy white frosting and adorned with crunchy Cheerios®, it’s sure to be a hit at any birthday party. The cake is complemented by adorable cupcakes, allowing you to serve up individual portions for your guests. Each bite is a delightful mix of sweetness and nostalgia, reminding us of the simple joys of childhood.

With a preparation time of just 120 minutes, this cake is easy to whip up, even for novice bakers. The recipe yields enough to serve 18 people, making it ideal for gatherings with family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a memorable centerpiece for your child's special day. This Cheerios® First Birthday Cake is not just a dessert; it's a celebration of love, laughter, and the sweet moments that come with turning one!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • cup banana very ripe mashed (2 medium)
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  •  eggs 
  • 12 oz fluffy frosting white
  • cup corn flakes/bran flakes 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • cake form
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease with shortening or cooking spray bottom only of 2 (6-inch) round cake pans and place paper baking cups in 6 regular-size muffin cups.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, bananas, oil, water and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally until smooth.
  3. Place 1 3/4 cups batter into each round cake pan. Spoon remaining batter into 6 lined muffin cups.
  4. Bake round cake 35 to 40 minutes and cupcakes 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. To frost and decorate cake, slice 6-inch cake tops horizontally to remove rounded tops.
  6. Place one round cake cut side up on plate.
  7. Spread cut side with frosting. Top with remaining round cake cut side down. Frost top and sides of cake with frosting. Arrange cereal in single layer over top and sides of cake.
  8. Place candle in top center of cake. Use remaining frosting to frost cupcakes. Decorate with cereal, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories221kcal
Protein4.13%
Fat23.61%
Carbs72.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.45
Glycemic Load
7.44
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.9469565567763%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.51mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:220.6kcal
11.03%
Fat:5.84g
8.99%
Saturated Fat:1.46g
9.12%
Carbohydrates:40.24g
13.41%
Net Carbohydrates:39.28g
14.28%
Sugar:25.82g
28.69%
Cholesterol:27.28mg
9.09%
Sodium:266.53mg
11.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.3g
4.6%
Phosphorus:118.77mg
11.88%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.42%
Folate:40.98µg
10.24%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.94%
Iron:1.4mg
7.78%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.84%
Calcium:66.77mg
6.68%
Selenium:4.38µg
6.26%
Vitamin B3:1.14mg
5.69%
Vitamin K:5.61µg
5.34%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.15%
Vitamin E:0.75mg
5.03%
Fiber:0.97g
3.87%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.42%
Magnesium:11.31mg
2.83%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.74%
Copper:0.04mg
2.2%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.06%
Potassium:71.72mg
2.05%
Vitamin A:100.49IU
2.01%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%