Sweet Potato Baby Birthday Cake

Our mom's group decided it would be fun to throw a first birthday party for the babies before too many moms were back at work. Life myself, many of the moms wanted to wait to give sugar filled cake until the actual first birthday party, so I offered to attempt a baby friendly cake. Luckily the random recipe I concocted in my head turned out quite well and I think the babies enjoyed their first 'cake.'

In a bowl combine:

• 1 cup mashed sweet potato
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Pour batter into a greased 9x9 pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 min. Let cool completely before 'icing.'

To top the cake I made a strawberry topping. Let 2 cups of frozen strawberries thaw and bring both the juice and strawberries to a boil in a pot. Reduce heat and let simmer until the strawberries are reduced and you have a thick jam like consistency. Add one tablespoon of nut butter to the reduced strawberries and once cool, use to top the cake. Enjoy!