Indulge your little one's taste buds with the delectable "Baby Food Cake Bars". These delightful treats are crafted using a combination of wholesome ingredients, providing a nutritious and flavorful snack that caters to the unique needs of growing babies. As parents, we understand the significance of providing our babies with balanced and appetizing meals. These cake bars are not only a culinary creation but also a labor of love, ensuring that your baby enjoys every bite. They are easy to digest, contain essential nutrients, and their soft texture makes them a perfect introduction to solid foods for your precious child.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
CARROT CAKE BARS
This is a very moist carrot cake using baby food carrots. I frost it with a Cream Cheese Frosting, then cut into bars.
Provided by Linda
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil and eggs until smooth. Mix in the flour mixture. Stir in the baby food carrots.
- Spread batter into a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 375.2 mg, Sugar 29.5 g
BABY RUTH CANDY BAR
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients for the centers, except for the powdered sugar, in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir often as the caramel slowly melts. When the mixture is smooth, add 3/4 cup of powdered sugar and stir. Save the remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar for later. Use a candy thermometer to bring the mixture to exactly 230 degrees, stirring often, then turn off the heat. When the temperature of the candy begins to drop, add the remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar to the pan, then use a hand mixer on high speed to combine. Keep mixing until the candy cools and thickens and can no longer be mixed. That should take 1 to 2 minutes. Let the candy cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it can be touched. Don't let it sit too long-- you want the candy to still be warm and pliable when you shape it. Take a teaspoon-size portion and roll it between your palms or on a countertop until it forms a roll with the width of your index finger, and measuring about 4 1/2-inches long. Repeat with the remaining center candy mixture and place the rolls on waxed paper. You should have 8 rolls. Let the center rolls sit out for 1 to 2 hours to firm up.
- Combine the 20 caramels with the 1 1/2 teaspoons of water in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir often until the caramels melt completely, then turn off the heat. If you work fast this caramel will stay warm while you make the candy bars. Pour the peanuts onto a baking sheet or other flat surface. Using a basting brush and working quickly, "paint: a coating of caramel onto one side of a center roll. Quickly turn the center over, caramel side down, onto the peanuts and press gently so that the peanuts stick to the surface of the candy. Paint more caramel onto the other side of the roll and press it down onto the peanuts. The candy should have a solid layer of peanuts covering all sides. If needed, brush additional caramel onto the roll, then turn it onto the peanuts to coat the roll completely. Place the candy bar onto waxed paper, and repeat with the remaining ingredients. Place the bars into your refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours so that they firm up. Pour the milk chocolate chips into a glass or ceramic bowl and zap it in the microwave for 2 minutes on 50 percent power. Gently stir the chips, then heat for an additional 30 seconds at 50 percent power. Repeat if necessary, stirring gently after each 30 seconds. Don't over-cook the chips or the chocolate will burn and seize up on you. Drop a candy bar center into the melted milk chocolate. Cover the candy bar with chocolate using 2 forks, 1 in each hand. When the candy is covered with chocolate, balance the bar on both of the forks, one at each end of the candy bar, and tap the forks on the top edge of the bowl so that much of the chocolate drops off. Carefully place the candy bar onto waxed paper and remove the 2 forks. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, and then chill the candy bars until firm.
BABY FOOD CAKE BARS
A wonderfully moist alternative to carrot cake. I remember begging Mom to make these when I was a child. Top with cream cheese icing.
Provided by Lori Knapp Caspers
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar and oil. Beat until smooth. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the baby food. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 426.3 mg, Sugar 35 g
BABY FOOD CARROT CAKE
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix eggs, sugar, and oil together until well blended.
- Add the dry ingredients and vanilla extract and beat until just blended.
- Fold in the baby food .
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until a cake tester comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- In a bowl of a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream together the margarine (or butter) and cream cheese at medium speed.
- On low speed, add the confectioners' sugar and the milk.
- Mix until smooth and creamy. Add more milk as needed to create a spreadable frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 386 mg, Sugar 46 g, Fat 23 g, ServingSize 12 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CARROT CAKE BARS
"A friend served these moist, tender cake bars at an outdoor party, and everyone raved about the taste. Often, I'll bake a big panful and freeze some for another day. So good!" -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil for 2 minutes. Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture. Add baby foods; mix well. Stir in walnuts if desired., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Frost; cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
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CARROT CAKE WITH BABY FOOD CARROTS
I love carrot cake, but I'm not fond of the texture of shredded carrots. I got this recipe from a former boss, Debra. Love it! Note: I haven't tried it, but I'm sure this will make awesome cupcakes!
Provided by garricks
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cake method: Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Grease and flour a 9x13 baking pan.
- Place first 9 ingredients (through 2 teaspoons vanilla) in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat with electric beaters or mixer paddle for 2 minutes on medium speed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in 350ºF oven for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely; prepare icing in the meantime.
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- Icing Method: In a medium bowl, combine final three ingredients.
- Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Ice completely cooled cake.
- Grab your own piece before anyone else knows it's done!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.9, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 405.8, Carbohydrate 90.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 72, Protein 5.6
FROSTED CARROT BARS
Rich in flavor, these luscious bars are extra moist, thanks to a secret ingredient-baby food! "I add two jars of pureed carrots to the batter," reveals Rita Pearl of Norwalk Iowa. "The baby food makes the dessert melt in your mouth."-Rita Pearl, Norwalk, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and carrots. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to carrot mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Blend in sugar until smooth. Place 1/4 cup of frosting in a small bowl; stir in yellow and red food coloring to make orange. Set aside. Place 3 tablespoons frosting in a small bowl; stir in green food coloring., Spread white frosting on cake. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; fill with orange frosting. Mark off 20 squares on the cake; pipe a small carrot in the center of each square. Place green frosting in another bag; cut a small hole in the corner. Pipe greens on top of each carrot.
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EASY CARROT CAKE BARS
Deliciously moist carrot bars and so easy and fast by using baby food carrots instead of shredded carrots. These have been a hit with my family and friends for many years!
Provided by sra683
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 2 each, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients for bars in large mixing bowl.
- Beat until smooth.
- Pour into greased 9"x 13" cookie sheet or large oblong pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Let cool completely before frosting with my Easy Carrot Bar Cake Cream Cheese Frosting.
- Cut in squares and serve.
- Note: You can either add nuts to the cake mix or sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of my Easy Carrot Bar Cake Cream Cheese Frosting before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.4, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 74.4, Sodium 637.1, Carbohydrate 66.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 41.2, Protein 6
BABY FOOD
Let vegetables be your partner in making nutritious baby foods at home.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Cook beans or peas as directed on bag; cool 5 minutes.
- Place in food processor; process until smooth, adding water as needed for desired consistency.
- Spoon into ice cube trays or freezer-safe glass jars. Cover and freeze. When frozen, pop cubes out of trays and transfer to resealable freezer plastic bags. Label bags with type of food and date. Use within 3 months.
- To serve, move a cube from freezer to small bowl in refrigerator several hours before serving to thaw. Or heat cube in small microwavable bowl uncovered on Defrost, stirring every few seconds, just until thawed and barely warm. Check temperature of baby's food before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.8, Carbohydrate 2.0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g, TransFat 0 g
GRAMMY'S CARROT CAKE BARS
My sister, Morgan, prefers carrot cake bars to a traditional layer cake. She wants each and every bite to have an equal ratio of cake to frosting, and after trying it, I agree. However, we differ on our opinion of nuts. She is a no nuts in carrot cake girl, whereas I love the texture and toasted flavor and think they balance out the sweetness. I decided to take the nuts out of the batter and add them to the top of the frosting, so that we can both be satisfied. Sprinkled nuts also camouflage a multitude of frosting imperfections and add simple decoration to the top. I double the walnuts on one half and leave them off of the other, making this one recipe perfect for both of us.
Provided by Damaris Phillips
Categories dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C). Spray a 9-by-13-inch (23-by-33-centimeter) baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the oil and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time and continue to beat until thick and creamy. Add the carrots and mix to combine. Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in the flour mixture by hand, making sure not to overmix. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake until the edges pull away from the sides of the pan and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely in the baking dish.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting: (If you are extra fancy and have two stand mixers, then you are all set to get started, but if you are like me and just have the one, then you have to wash the bowl and paddle attachment now.) In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cream cheese and butter until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup (65 g) at a time and whip on medium-low until homogenous, thick, light, and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla. Using an offset spatula, spread the frosting evenly onto the top of the cooled cake. Sprinkle the top with the walnuts. Cut the cake into thirds lengthwise and then quarters vertically to make 12 bars. Remove the cake with an offset spatula to a platter.
SHEET PAN FUNFETTI COOKIE BARS
Provided by Elyse
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla.
- Add baking powder, salt and flour and mix until well combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and sprinkles, reserving some of them to sprinkle on top before baking.
- Spray a half baking sheet (18 x 13 inch) with nonstick cooking spray, spread dough out evenly and top with remaining sprinkles.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until middle is set and edges are golden brown.
- Let cool and cut into squares.
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake bars will be.
- Mash the bananas well: Make sure to mash the bananas until they are completely smooth. This will help to ensure that the cake bars are evenly mixed and have a smooth texture.
- Use a good quality cocoa powder: The cocoa powder is what gives the cake bars their chocolate flavor, so it's important to use a good quality powder. Look for a cocoa powder that is labeled "natural" or "unsweetened".
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake bars are cooked through.
Conclusion:
These baby food cake bars are a delicious and healthy snack that your little one will love. They are made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and they are easy to make. Plus, they are packed with nutrients that are essential for your baby's growth and development. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty snack for your baby, give these cake bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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