Orange Cream Cakes

Ingredients

• 2 Eggs
• 3 TBSP brown sugar
• Rind of 1 orange
• 3/4 cup Almond Meal
• 1/3 Cup Greek Yogurt
• 1/3 Cup Wholemeal Self Raising Flour
• 80g Cream Cheese (Softened)
• 1 TBSP Icing Sugar
• Juice of half an orange

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 170 degrees
• Beat eggs, sugar and orange rind together until soft and fluffy
• Add almond meal, flour and greek yogurt to the egg mixture and whisk to combine.
• Spray your dainty dozen baking tray with olive oil spray.
• Pour mixture into tray (makes 12 mini cakes)
• Bake in 170 degrees Celsius oven for 27 minutes.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool.

For the icing, add cream cheese, icing sugar and orange juice to a bowl and whisk to combine.

Serve with the left over orange chopped into quarters.

Storage Instructions

Store the cooled cakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days (best kept chilled once iced), or freeze the un-iced cakes for up to 3 months and add the cream cheese icing once thawed.

Nutrition Notes

Almond meal and egg give these little cakes protein and healthy fats, while Greek yoghurt adds calcium and a soft, moist crumb. The orange brings a zesty hit of vitamin C. The added sugar makes them a sometimes-treat for older children.

Parent Tip

The cake texture itself is perfect for bubs of all ages — simply leave out or reduce the sugar to make them suitable for younger little ones, and skip the icing.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age are these suitable?

As a treat with the sugar, these are best for children over 2 as a lunchbox snack. To make them suitable for younger bubs, omit or reduce the sugar and leave off the icing — the texture itself is fine from 6 months.

Can I make them dairy free?

Use a dairy-free yoghurt and cream cheese alternative. The almond meal is central to the texture, so these suit little ones who have had tree nuts.

Do I have to ice them?

No — the icing is optional and adds extra sugar. The cakes are lovely plain, especially for younger children.

Can I freeze them?

Yes — freeze the un-iced cakes for up to 3 months and ice once thawed.