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Ricotta Apple Mini Cakes for Babies (9 months+)

Apple, ricotta and egg must bake together until the flour and egg are fully cooked while the cake remains soft.

9 months+Snack30 minEasyBLW
Ricotta Apple Mini Cakes
  • Age Range9 months+
  • Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Dairy, Egg, Wheat

Ingredients

  • 1/2 apple, peeled and finely grated
  • 2 tbsp ricotta cheese
  • 1 small egg
  • 3 tbsp plain wheat flour
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 180C and lightly grease a mini muffin tray or line with silicone molds.

  2. Peel and finely grate the apple, ensuring no large pieces remain.

  3. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, milk, and grated apple until smooth.

  4. Stir in the flour and optional cinnamon to form a soft batter.

  5. Spoon the mixture into mini molds and bake for 12–15 minutes until set and lightly golden.

  6. Allow to cool to lukewarm before removing and serving.

  7. Cut into soft, manageable pieces or finger-sized strips as appropriate.

Serving by Age

Serve moist squashable strips or pieces, not dry or firm little cakes.

9 months+

Serve as soft, bite-sized pieces or finger-length strips. Ensure cakes are very soft and moist; remove any firm edges if needed.

Allergen Information

Contains milk, egg and wheat; use pasteurised ricotta.

Storage

Cool untouched cooked portions promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 24 hours or freeze where suitable; reheat thoroughly until steaming hot and cool before feeding. Discard bowl leftovers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Ricotta Apple Mini Cakes?

Cool untouched cooked portions promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 24 hours or freeze where suitable; reheat thoroughly until steaming hot and cool before feeding. Discard bowl leftovers.

Which allergens does Ricotta Apple Mini Cakes contain?

It contains Dairy, Egg, and Wheat. Check the labels of the products you use, and follow any allergy advice your baby has been given.

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