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Baby Birthday Cake Recipe

Celebrate your little one's special day with this naturally sweetened carrot cake! Made with wholesome ingredients and bursting with delicious carrot and raisin flavor, it's perfect for babies (with modifications) and adults alike. Skip the sugar and enjoy a guilt-free treat – equally delightful with a dollop of cream cheese frosting or enjoyed plain as a healthy snack. Freezes beautifully for future celebrations!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 364.8 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baby Birthday Cake

  • 2 cups peeled and sliced carrots
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons apple juice concentrate
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 0 Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0 Egg Whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0 Unsweetened Apple Juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

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How to Make Baby Birthday Cake

  1. Combine 2 cups peeled and sliced carrots with 1 cup + 2 tablespoons apple juice concentrate in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
  3. Puree the cooked carrots and apple juice concentrate with ½ cup raisins in a food processor until smooth.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Grease and flour two 9-inch square cake pans.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup wheat germ, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup vegetable oil.
  8. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
  9. Stir in the carrot and raisin puree until just combined.
  10. Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  11. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

159g

Fat

6g

Carbs

22g

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