When I saw the first contribution ever to Whip up something new!, Elise's Old-fashioned Banana Cake, I immediately thought of the perfect occasion to try it - my Baby Shane's first birthday party! :-)
Yes, that's right, Shane is now officially a toddler - and toddle he does. The cake, with it's banana goodness and lots of moisture from the added sour cream - and let's not forget the cream cheese frosting - was a huge hit with kids and adults alike. Lovely for a Sunday afternoon, no matter what age group you've invited. Thanks Elise!
But - as you can from the photo, the banana cake is one of those 'proper' round cakes so I couldn't cut it open and see if it baked properly and all that... so I also made these vanilla cupcakes. It's a Martha Stewart recipe for plain cupcakes, which is just what I wanted. I frosted them with ready-made chocolate frosting and they were good, though not as good as the banana cake!
I am SO proud of myself for making Shane's first birthday cake from scratch. That's some serious Mommy behavior, I guess I'm growing into the part. :-)
14 comments:
Awww :D I can't believe Shane is one. It feels like it was only yesterday that you first told us you were pregnant! How quickly they grow up :P
Awww! First birthday! How fun!
I am glad your tried & enjoyed the cake! I firmly believe you can't go wrong when cream cheese frosting is involved.
Good for you on your baking success. Congrats on making Shane's birthday cake from scratch--an annual tradition?
This sounds like a wonderful celebration all the way around. Cake from scratch is such a great way to celebrate. Congratulations on the one year anniversary of baby and mommy.
Happy Birthday to Shane!
Those goodies look so yummy! :)
Aw, such a cutie! Happy birthday to your little one. You did a wonderful job with the treats :)
So sorry I couldn't be there and taste the cake... and of course celebrate :)
I'm still set on cooking something this weekend!
Nymeth - I know, it goes SO quickly!
Elise - Hey, that cream cheese thing is my new motto! :-)
Beth - I hope I can keep it up! Although I'm sure he'll be requiring more and more complicated cakes as he gets older...
Margot - Thank you! It really did feel special!
Melody - they really, really were yummy! :-)
Iliana - thank you!
Alex - please make something, can't wait! :-)
Those cupcakes look really good! :)
Haha! I absolutely love this. Elise is my cousin so I'm thrilled about all the sharing and baking!
Happy birthday Shane. I bet it's going way too fast, huh?
I've had a crazy month but I'm drafting my recipe post right now--get it up just in the nick of time!
Aww, happy birthday to Shane! Your baked goods look amazing...I'm drooling!
Great job with all that baking. I don't think you can go wrong with a banana cake, ever.
Nina - thanks!
Trish - your cousin? wow, how cool!
Erin - thanks! Thy were good! :-)
Heather - I agree!
Yes--both Michelle and Elise are cousins. :)
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