Cheerios® First Birthday Cake

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Cheerios® First Birthday Cake
120 min.
18
249kcal

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Celebrate your little one's milestone with a delightful and fun Cheerios® First Birthday Cake! This dairy-free dessert is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, making it the perfect centerpiece for your child's special day. With a moist and fluffy texture, this cake is made using simple ingredients like ripe bananas and a classic yellow cake mix, ensuring that it’s both easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying.

The addition of Cheerios® adds a playful crunch that kids will love, while the vibrant frosting brings a pop of color to the celebration. This cake is designed to serve 18 people, making it ideal for birthday parties filled with family and friends. Plus, with a preparation time of just 120 minutes, you can whip it up without spending all day in the kitchen.

Not only is this cake a delightful dessert, but it also offers a healthier twist with its use of bananas and vegetable oil, keeping it light and enjoyable for everyone. Whether you’re looking to create lasting memories or simply want to indulge in a sweet treat, this Cheerios® First Birthday Cake is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a cake that will make your child's first birthday unforgettable!

Ingredients

  • cup banana very ripe mashed (2 medium)
  • cup corn flakes/bran flakes 
  •  eggs 
  • container fluffy frosting white
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • box cake mix yellow betty super moist®

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F 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

Calories249kcal
Protein3.66%
Fat24.88%
Carbs71.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.45
Glycemic Load
9.41
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.0930434465408%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.51mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:248.88kcal
12.44%
Fat:6.94g
10.68%
Saturated Fat:1.66g
10.38%
Carbohydrates:44.84g
14.95%
Net Carbohydrates:43.87g
15.95%
Sugar:30.09g
33.43%
Cholesterol:27.28mg
9.09%
Sodium:278.99mg
12.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.3g
4.6%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.62%
Phosphorus:119.99mg
12%
Folate:41.52µg
10.38%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.94%
Iron:1.41mg
7.84%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.89%
Calcium:66.97mg
6.7%
Selenium:4.39µg
6.27%
Vitamin K:6.49µg
6.18%
Vitamin B3:1.15mg
5.77%
Vitamin E:0.86mg
5.72%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.15%
Fiber:0.97g
3.87%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.42%
Magnesium:11.38mg
2.85%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.78%
Copper:0.04mg
2.2%
Potassium:74.02mg
2.11%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.09%
Vitamin A:100.49IU
2.01%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%