How to Create a 1st Birthday Cake
A child's first birthday is a milestone and a major photo opportunity for parents. We've all seen the pictures of the toddler in the high chair with their hand covered in cake and icing. It is a moment to remember forever, and baking a special birthday cake is essential. Here's how to do it:
If you are having lots of children at the party, consider using cupcakes for the occasion. Cupcakes can be arranged into the shape of your choice, and they are much easier for children to handle and eat, since they do not require the use of a fork.
Supplies
- Medium bowl
- Spoon
- Cake mix
- Eggs
- Oil
- Water, Icing
- Gummy Bears
- "1" candle
- Plastic Happy Birthday pick
- Cupcake tin liners
- Cupcake tins
- Put the cupcake tin lines into the cupcake tins.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Prepare the cupcakes.
- Use your bowl and spoon to mix up the cake, eggs, oil and water.
- Spoon the mixed batter into the cupcake liners in the tins and place in your oven. Bake approximately 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean after inserted in a cupcake.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and set them on a cooling rack for at least 20 minutes.
- Take a piece of a cardboard box and cover it with tin foil. You can also add decorative doilies or other cutouts to reflect the theme of the party.
- Put the cupcakes on the prepared board.
- Place them very close together in the shape of a number one. If you need assistance in how this should look, templates are available for free from various Internet websites.
- Ice the cupcakes as a whole, spreading the icing over the entire design, as you would a cake. Allow the icing over and between the cupcakes to create a solid top.
- Take the gummy bears and spell out your child's name down the center of the cake. Insert the "Happy Birthday" and "1" candle for your child to blow out.