Wholesome Baby Cake: No-Sugar, Last-Minute Hacked Delight

Wholesome Baby Cake: No-Sugar, Last-Minute Hacked Delight

Recommended from 6+ months
10 minutes preparation time, 50 minutes cooking time

Ingredients:

Ingredients for the batter (simple Banana bread):

• 3 bananas
• 3 eggs
• 100 g melted butter
• 3 spoon of ginger flavoured honey
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence
• 2 cups of coconut flakes (or oatmeal)
• 1/2 cup of ground walnut (or any kind of nuts)
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/3 teaspoon of salt

Ingredients for the cream (improvised):

• 500g mascarpone
• 2 dl coconut cream
• 1 chopped pineapple or mango (optional, if season)
• 2 vanilla pods (seeds)
• 2 tablespoons of ginger-infused honey (optional)

Ingredients for the garnish of Wholesome Baby Cake:

• more cream
• seasonal fruits

Instructions:

1. Preparing the batter for Wholesome Baby Cake:
Melt half a stick of butter (approximately 100g) and mix in 3 tablespoons of ginger honey over very low heat until homogenized. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence.
Blend 3 eggs until slightly foamy, then add the melted butter mixture and mashed bananas. Blend or mix until creamy.

In a larger bowl, mix 2 cups of coconut flakes or oatmeal with 1/2 cup of ground walnuts, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/3 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add the creamy banana mixture and mix thoroughly.

2. Baking the batter of Wholesome Baby Cake:
Pour the batter into a non-stick baking tray or two smaller silicone trays and bake in a preheated oven at 175 degrees Celsius for 45-50 minutes.

Test with a toothpick or needle to ensure the center is cooked. If not, bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.

3. Preparing the Cream:
In a deep bowl, mix mascarpone with 2 tablespoons of ginger-infused honey and 2 dl of coconut cream. Add chopped fruits (if using) and vanilla seeds. Adjust consistency with lemon or pineapple juice if needed.

4. Assembling the Wholesome Baby Cake:
If necessary, trim the baked batters’ top. Spread a layer of cream evenly over the baked batter, then cover with remaining cream. Garnish with seasonal fruits.

5. Serving Wholesome Baby Cake:

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Attention! When selecting ingredients for Wholesome Baby Cake, avoid those that contain added sugar, such as mascarpone, coconut cream with sugar, or honey with unknown sugar content. This precaution is especially important if you plan to feed young children.

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