Healthy Creative Birthday Cake
This Healthy Creative Birthday Cake combines natural ingredients with beautiful, festive flair. With almond flour, honey, Greek yogurt frosting, and fresh fruit decorations, it's a delicious way to celebrate without the sugar crash.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- 8-inch round cake pan
- Whisk
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
For the Cake Base
- 2 cups almond flour
- 0.5 cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 eggs room temperature
- 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
- 0.25 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 1.5 cups Greek yogurt full-fat for best texture
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 splash vanilla extract
For Decoration
- fresh fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, or banana
- melted dark chocolate optional drizzle
- shredded coconut optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment and lightly grease the sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, whip together Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla until fluffy. Keep chilled until ready to use.
- Frost the cooled cake with yogurt frosting. Decorate with fresh fruit, a drizzle of dark chocolate, and optional shredded coconut.
Notes
For vegan option, use flax eggs and coconut yogurt. Customize decorations with seasonal fruits or themed designs like numbers and shapes.