I am planning a 1st birthday for my twin boys who were almost 6 weeks premature. Is there any cake that can be made without milk? I know you can start cow's milk at a year old. Is it safe to bake a regular box cake mix for their smoosh cake?
I ended up making regular cake mix and using cream cheese icing. I did a practice cupcake the night before and let them try it out. They were more interested in playing with the icing rather than eating it. Then at the party, they wore most of the cake and icing. Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions and ideas.
Good for you for thinking of this. I would hold off on the milk and go to Whole Foods to buy a dairy free cake mix. Whole Foods employees are typically educated about their products and can help you to buy what you need. Good Luck!
I have a recipe for a scratch cake that uses no milk or eggs!
Wacky chocolate cake:
3 c flour (regular flour is just fine, don't need cake flour)
2 c sugar
6 T cocoa (the powdered baking cocoa)
2 tsp baking soda
3 T vinegar
2 tsp vanilla
3/4 c oil
2 c cold water
Put dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda) in a 9 x 13 pan (don't grease the pan!). Mix well with a spoon or fork until uniformly mixed.
Make 3 holes and add vanilla, oil, and vinegar, then quickly pour water over the cake. Mix well and bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.
This cake comes out much moister than a box cake. We rarely make a box cake anymore, and usually don't even frost this one, since it is so moist.
Yes, it works! I've been making this cake for 20+ years, and it is a quick favorite!
As long as the boys have not exhibited an allergy to milk, there should be no problem with it. I am sure by now they have had other items that are made with milk as an ingredient. Have they had any mac and cheese yet? etc.
For my son's first, I made a regular 9 X 13 cake then cut out a number 1 shape. I frosted that and that was his cake. Since there are 2 boys, you could use a half of each cake to make each a 1.
Unless there is an allergy, I wouldn't worry about it.
Angel Food cake is not made with milk. You should be able to find a pre-made one at a local grocery store. Here in Austin, Central Market typically has angel food cake all year round. As for frosting, there are a few premade frostings at the grocery store that do not contain milk (and they're pretty tasty too). Look for the frosting that is in the metal cans (looks similar to shape of whip cream dispensers). Pillsbury has a few--chocolate, vanilla, pink and blue. Of course, read the labels. (Stay away from frosting that is in the round cardboard/paper containers, like Duncan Hines. Its usually always contains milk).
If you were planning on making your own frosting, keep in mind that somes margarine contains 'butter fat'... And lactose free is not the same as dairy free. Just some tips, since I'm not sure whether you are trying to avoid all milk sources due (to an allergy) or for another reason.
Soy or rice milk can replace any dairy milk in recipes. Good luck!
I used a regular cake mix and soft tofu (no other ingredients) for my daughters first birthday cake a few months ago. It took a little longer to cook, but was delicious and EVERYONE enjoyed it!
Almond milk, rice milk or soy milk are all good ones to try. HEB has this milk and I believe Whole Foods does too.
Almond milk if they're not allergic to nuts. Give them a taste first.
cake mix's do not all have milk added to them. The iceing can be with some water look in various cook books. Have fun.
Hi T.!
My son was born 10 weeks early and we started milk with him as soon as he turned one. We also used a regular box cake for "his" cake at this party. I made tow layers, but only gave him one and I iced it with regular old icing. If you are wanting to substitute something for the milk in a recipe you can substitute almost any liquid, like juice. It can make for a new and great tasting cakes. Good luck and I wish your little one a very Happy Birthday and congratulations to you!
S.
Just read the ingredient list on side of the cake mix boxes...most do not contain milk products and most mixes do not require milk...just oil, water and eggs. You can also look in the natural foods section for cake mixes that do not contain milk ingredients.
Enjoy your babies and cherish every moment with them.
Blessings to you and yours,
K.
Stick with cup cakes. Unless there is a milk sensitivity that runs in your family, I wouldn't assume they are sensitive, and if they are, they would have had to be exposed to it before in order to build up a sensitivity. If you are still worried about it, use canned or powdered goats milk. Actually, last time I mixed up a cake mix, it called for eggs, oil and water, so milk solids might already be in the mix, but you won't need milk to mix it up.
They should be fine having the cake.....unless there is a medical reason they shouldn't have it.
The reason they shouldn't have cow's milk before the first year is that they need the content of nutrients from breastmilk/formula. Remember, cow's milk is produced for their young, not ours.
They are going to eat VERY little of the cake. Most of it will end up on their faces and the floor.
If you're really concerned, check with your pediatrician to make sure there isn't a problem. I can't imagine that there is unless there's a known allergy or lactose intolerance issue.
