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Healthy, Allergy-Free Birthday Cakes

These quick and easy cake recipes are ideal for baby's first birthday

by: Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers

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Healthy Birthday Cake

  • Cakes that contain fruit usually have less added sugar.
  • Healthier frosting toppings include: organic yogurt thickened with cream cheese, traditional cream cheese frosting and whipped cream.
  • If you're tight on time, buy a frozen yogurt cake for a tasty, healthy treat.
  • If your one-year-old has not tried eggs yet, opt for a vegan cake.
  • Be aware that many egg substitutes actually contain eggs.

 

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ust because it's a celebration doesn't mean you can't sneak in some nutritional value. Here's how to make your child's next birthday cake nutritious, delicious and allergy-free:

The healthiest cake flavors

Cakes than contain fruit usually have less added sugars. Banana, carrot and applesauce or apple spice cake are all great ways to sneak a little nutrition into dessert.

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