We finished the day with a glass shattering rendition of Happy Birthday to You and some cupcakes. I originally thought I would make some healthy prune cake or substitute applesauce for sugar in a recipe or something along those lines. But what fun is that? Instead, I made cupcakes from my favorite cake - my Grandmother's Banana Cake. It's dense and delicious. I used organic ingredients where I could. It's super easy. Here's the recipe:
Grandma's Banana Cake
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 c. banana, mashed
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. milk
Cream butter and sugar. Gradually add eggs and beat thoroughly. Add banana pulp and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients together. Add to the butter mixture alternately with the milk. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes. (My mini cupcakes took 20 minutes and my standard cupcakes took 23.) Cover with cream cheese frosting. (This is where any vague attempts at being healthy went out the window. I used store bought Betty Crocker.)
We presented Nate with a big cupcake to do with as he pleased. He chose to grab it with one hand and toss it from his highchair. Then he happily spread the frosting left on his palm across his face and in his hair.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NATHANIEL!