

Carrot Cake for Baby




Ingredients
For the sponge:
340g organic carrots
190g dates
200g plain flour
50g ground almond flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
120g chopped walnuts
3 large free-range eggs
240ml sunflower oil
100g sultanas
Topping:
225g cream cheese
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
Chopped walnuts and apricot to decorate (optional)
Contains:
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Gluten
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Eggs
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Nuts
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Wheat

Method
Step 1
Cover dates with boiling water. Set aside for 10-15 mins. Wash and peel carrots. Grate them using the thin side of a cheese grater.
Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea with our classic recipe to make carrot cake for baby, toddlers, kids... the whole family!
This baby carrot cake recipe is really simple to make, and as it's suitable from 12 months+, it also makes a delicious carrot cake ideal for baby's first birthday.
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Method
Step 2
Preheat your oven to 160°C, 140°C Fan, Gas Mark 3. Grease and line a 20 x20 cm square cake tin with baking parchment.
Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea with our classic recipe to make carrot cake for baby, toddlers, kids... the whole family!
This baby carrot cake recipe is really simple to make, and as it's suitable from 12 months+, it also makes a delicious carrot cake ideal for baby's first birthday.
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Method
Step 3
In a large bowl, sift in flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon together, then add the nuts.
Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea with our classic recipe to make carrot cake for baby, toddlers, kids... the whole family!
This baby carrot cake recipe is really simple to make, and as it's suitable from 12 months+, it also makes a delicious carrot cake ideal for baby's first birthday.
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Method
Step 4
Drain dates, reserving the liquid. Puree the dates in a blender with 4 tbsp of the reserved liquid.
Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea with our classic recipe to make carrot cake for baby, toddlers, kids... the whole family!
This baby carrot cake recipe is really simple to make, and as it's suitable from 12 months+, it also makes a delicious carrot cake ideal for baby's first birthday.
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Method
Step 5
Beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Add the carrots, eggs, oil, dates and sultanas to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea with our classic recipe to make carrot cake for baby, toddlers, kids... the whole family!
This baby carrot cake recipe is really simple to make, and as it's suitable from 12 months+, it also makes a delicious carrot cake ideal for baby's first birthday.
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Method
Step 6
Pour the mixture into greased tin. Bake for 50-55 mins, or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool the cake in the tin for 10 mins before turning out onto a wired rack to cool further.
Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea with our classic recipe to make carrot cake for baby, toddlers, kids... the whole family!
This baby carrot cake recipe is really simple to make, and as it's suitable from 12 months+, it also makes a delicious carrot cake ideal for baby's first birthday.
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Method
Step 7
For the topping, beat the cream cheese until smooth, add the honey and vanilla extract and mix thoroughly. Spread on to the cooled cake. Decorate with chopped walnut and apricots.
Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea with our classic recipe to make carrot cake for baby, toddlers, kids... the whole family!
This baby carrot cake recipe is really simple to make, and as it's suitable from 12 months+, it also makes a delicious carrot cake ideal for baby's first birthday.
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