Special Sugar Free Birthday Cake Recipe

• Cuisine: American
• Course: Dessert
• Skill Level: Moderate

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 318
• Fat: 13g
• Protein: 11g
• Sodium: 422mg
• Carbohydrates: 36g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 17g

Ingredients:

1. 
   Cake
   2 cups sliced carrots
   3 cups unsweetened apple juice
   1⁄2 cup spinach, chopped
   1 ripe banana
   1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
   1 tablespoon ground almonds
   2 cups whole wheat flour
   1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
   2 tablespoons baking powder
   1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
   1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
   1 tablespoon vanilla extract
   1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
   2 eggs
   3 egg whites
   1 cup Pure Apple Puree (recipe follows)
   
   Optional frosting/filling idea
   2 cups fresh blueberries
   1 package soft cream cheese
   1 teaspoon vanilla extract
   3 tablespoons agave nectar
   
   

Directions:

1. 1. To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Grease 2 cake pans.
   2. Combine the carrots with 2 cups of the apple juice in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
   3. Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the carrots are soft.
   4. Place the carrot mixture in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
   5. Add the spinach, banana, cranberries, and almonds. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
   6. Combine the flour, flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a separate mixing bowl.
   7. Mix all ingredients together. Cook for 35-40 minutes or until a fork comes out clean.
   8. Cool before frosting.
   Mama Tip: You may want to spell “happy birthday” on the cake by using alphabet cookies and decorating the cake with more fresh fruit. Don’t forget the candle. Happy birthday, baby! Or you can make this cake anytime and cut it into pieces that your baby can enjoy as yummy snack cakes during the week.
   Pure Apple Purée
   1. There is nothing like fresh apples. With their beautiful white color and gentle, sweet flavor, they make an excellent solid food for your baby.
   2. 2 pounds apples (4 large apples)
   3. Wash and peel the apples. Core and cut into 1-inch pieces.
   4. Steam the apple pieces for 8 to 10 minutes, or until soft; a sharp knife will pass easily through the pieces. Fruit that is not completely ripe will need to steam longer. Reserve the liquid from the steamer.
   5. Transfer the steamed apple pieces to a food processor and purée until smooth. Add the reserved liquid, if necessary, in scant 1⁄8-cup increments until the purée reaches the desired consistency and smoothness.
   Note: Anni was a perspective blogger for DrGreene.com! See her other work here.