Comments on: Healthy 1st Birthday Cake

By: NATALIA

NATALIA — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 21:10:26 +0000

I made your 1st Birthday cake recipe for my son yesterday and it came out fab, the kids loved it so I thought I’d share a few of the pics with you. Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your fantastic recipes for the little ones plus all the helpful advice/suggestions on here. I’ve been using the recipes since I weaned my first baby who is now 2 and a half and they helped me so much with both their blw journeys! So thank you! ?

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 08:58:14 +0000

In reply to Jessica. I haven’t tried with butter but should work ok! X let me know how you go

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:18:37 +0000

Should I use butter in this recipe instead of coconut oil? Or even olive oil?

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 14:34:54 +0000

In reply to Carly Harris. Could try flax egg babe x

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 21:46:06 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. yes sure can! and yes to butter. I would cook the cupcakes a little less time wise than the full cake.

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 21:22:22 +0000

In reply to Lil. use coconut oil! or line with baking paper x

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 21:08:54 +0000

In reply to Mariam. yes you sure can! or you can use cream cheese with fresh fruit or add some vanilla!

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 21:07:04 +0000

In reply to Mariam. yes in the oven. the instructions should have time and temp.

By: Lil

Lil — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 17:09:51 +0000

Any tips on how to get it out of the cake tin?!? I really greased the tin with butter but it all stuck and crumbled! The crumbs taste lovely though! ?

By: Mariam

Mariam — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:37:47 +0000

Also just to check if I make a layered cake how long do I cook it in Wilton pan in the oven?thanks again! Much appreciated!! X

By: Mariam

Mariam — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:33:16 +0000

That sounds delicious! I will try to make it for my LO first birthday!!:) the only question is : can I use something else instead of coconut milk for icing like double cream or crammed fraiche with fruit like banana? Thanks a lot!!!

By: Carly Harris

Carly Harris — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 01:18:36 +0000

Has anyone made this cake without eggs? My little one is allergic to egg. What was the best substitute? 6 eggs seems to be so many to substitute with just applesauce. I’m considering doing a combination of applesauce and another substitute. Thoughts?

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:25:53 +0000

Can this recipe be used to make cupcakes? Also, would butter work as an alternative to coconut oil?

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 12:18:36 +0000

In reply to Shannon. I am sure it will look lovely! Happy birthday to your little man xxx let us know how you go! You can pm me on Instagram (babyledweaningideas)

By: Shannon

Shannon — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 07:21:39 +0000

In reply to babyledweaningideas@gmail.com. Thanks! I’ll be making the cake next weekend. I can’t believe he’s going to be 1 in a few days. I’ll take some photos though I imagine it won’t be very pretty. My baking never is!

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 06:33:20 +0000

In reply to Shannon. The more over ripe the bananas the sweeter the cake will be so I suggest you keep them til they are over ripe ? frozen blueberries should work the same ? have an amazing day! And happy birthday to your son ? they grow up way too quick! Let us know how your cake goes would love to see photos xx Rach

By: Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:58:51 +0000

My son’s birthday is coming up in a few weeks (where did time go?). As we love your recipes, I’ve decided to make this cake. I just have two questions. Should the bananas be overripe or just ripe? I can no longer find fresh blueberries (which is a shame as they’re my son’s favorite). Do you think frozen would work in the cake? I’d use another fruit for decoration.

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 19:10:38 +0000

In reply to Izabela. Try it! Should work fine. X

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 06:05:55 +0000

In reply to Vanessa Ah-Yu. Yes I would only suggest a day or two ahead x

By: Izabela

Izabela — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 04:13:21 +0000

Hello! Great website! Can I use rice flour instead of coconut flour? Thanks in advance and greetings from Chile 🙂

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 21:08:21 +0000

In reply to Vanessa Ah-Yu. Yes could get away with it! X

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 05:39:52 +0000

In reply to Vanessa. Yes a day before or can try freezing x it’s always better fresh though

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:18:13 +0000

Thanks for this recipe. Can i prepare the dough a day in advance?

Thank you

By: Vanessa Ah-Yu

Vanessa Ah-Yu — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:07:46 +0000

Looking forward to trying this recipe. Thanks for sharing. Is it possible to prepare the dough a day in advance and bake the cake on the day?

Thank you

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Wed, 09 May 2018 15:15:23 +0000

In reply to Esther. Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback x

By: Esther

Esther — Fri, 04 May 2018 04:52:02 +0000

Made a 3 tiers 8 inches cake with this recipe. My friends & family loved it for its flavourful taste. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe. I might make it again because I didn’t get to eat enough of it before it was all gone already.

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 08:32:08 +0000

In reply to Fiona. Yes it can be frozen ? then defrosted x

By: Fiona

Fiona — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:31:38 +0000

Hi, can this cake be frozen? I’m wondering about freezing the two sponges before icing them, then defrosting the night before, and icing on the day of my daughter’s party – would that work?! Thanks!

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 07:34:50 +0000

In reply to Clare. Yes. Wrap the cake up in gladwrap and leave in a dry cool place (not the fridge) and Just don’t put the icing on until the morning. ?

By: Clare

Clare — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 06:44:33 +0000

If I make the cake the night before my bubs birthday, will it still be fresh the following day?

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:53:36 +0000

In reply to Emma. Should be fine! But have never used just egg yolks. Maybe add one more yolk to make up for the egg white. Any reason why can’t put egg white? X

By: Emma

Emma — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 19:38:47 +0000

Can this cake be made with just egg yolks instead of whole eggs?

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 04:09:41 +0000

In reply to Mike. Use the same quantity ?

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 18:55:52 +0000

Would it be possible to use normal plain flour instead of coconut flour? If so, what quantity and would I need to use more eggs or anything else? thanks

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 04:19:32 +0000

In reply to Charlotte. It would be totally fine! I have made cupcakes from this cake recipes before so go for it! ??

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 04:14:31 +0000

This recipe looks awesome! Do you think it would be ok to use this recipe for cupcakes/buns instead of a cake or does it matter.. (I have no clue when it comes to baking ?)

By: rachtucker4@gmail.com

rachtucker4@gmail.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:23:59 +0000

In reply to Tannis. Amazing! Happy 1st birthday to your little boy x

By: Tannis

Tannis — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 16:48:59 +0000

Love this recipe! I’ve found this whole website super helpful when it comes to meal and snack ideas, and I was very grateful to find a cake recipe that wasn’t full of sugar that my son would still enjoy. I made the cake into a football (my son was born on Superbowl Sunday, I think he’s going to have a football themed party every year hahaha) and used a bit of cocoa powder and food colouring for the icing and it turned out great. He actually wasn’t a fan of the icing, but once I scraped off what was left after the cake smash, he loved the cake!

By: rachtucker4@gmail.com

rachtucker4@gmail.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 11:54:07 +0000

In reply to Hannah. It is a very yummy cake for everyone. it should work through a piping bag! let us know how you go and send us some pics! would love to see x

By: Hannah

Hannah — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:06:14 +0000

So happy to find a truly sugar free cake recipe! I want to make it for my sons birthday and was hoping to use a giant cupcake mold. Do you think the icing you have suggested will work through a piping bag? I’m excited to try it!!

By: babyledweaningideas@gmail.com

babyledweaningideas@gmail.com — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:20:34 +0000

In reply to Kath. Glad you, bub and everyone else enjoyed it! It's so yummy ? and so healthy at the same time! Well done mumma x

By: Kath

Kath — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:51:54 +0000

This recipe is amazing! Made this cake for my sons 1st birthday and it was a hit. We doubled the recipe as we had a two tier cake. Was so great that my son could eat some of his cake as I wouldn’t have allowed him to eat ordinary sugar laden cake. ?