{"id":9521,"date":"2026-05-16T11:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T09:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/?p=9521"},"modified":"2026-05-22T10:18:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:18:43","slug":"soft-applesauce-cakes-baby-dairy-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/soft-applesauce-cakes-baby-dairy-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Soft Applesauce Cakes for Baby (Dairy-Free)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a <strong>super simple, quick<\/strong>, and especially <strong>ultra soft<\/strong> snack for baby? These mini applesauce cakes are every parent\u2019s favorite little trick: the applesauce naturally adds sweetness without extra sugar, creates a wonderfully soft texture, and makes easy-to-grab little cakes\u2026 without spending 3 hours in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>This is exactly the kind of recipe I love making for my girls: applesauce, one egg, a little flour\u2026 and just like that, you get a homemade snack that works just as well for adults too (the kind where you \u201cgrab one with your coffee\u201d <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/72x72\/1f64b-200d-2640-fe0f.png\" alt=\"&#x1f64b;&#x200d;&#x2640;&#xfe0f;\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\" title=\"\" data-pin-title=\"Soft Applesauce Cakes for Baby (Dairy-Free)\" data-pin-description=\"Easy recipe for mini applesauce cakes for baby: soft, dairy-free, and ready in minutes! Perfect snack from 10 months old.\">).<\/p>\n<p>The best part: these cakes are completely dairy-free, making them perfect for the many babies who unfortunately have dairy intolerance or allergies.<\/p>\n<p>And another huge advantage: you can customize them <strong>endlessly<\/strong> depending on what you have on hand (apple, pear, apricot, banana\u2026), or according to the season. Also perfect when you have an open jar of applesauce to finish &#x1f609;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients (makes about 6 mini cakes)<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2\/3 cup flour (75 g)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>2 level teaspoons baking soda<\/strong> (or baking powder)<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 egg<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>2 tablespoons oil<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1\/3 cup applesauce (90 g)<\/strong> (not too runny)<\/li>\n<li>optional for older children: <strong>1 tablespoon agave syrup<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions (super easy)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C)<\/strong> (convection setting if possible).<\/p>\n<p>In a mixing bowl, <strong>whisk together the egg + applesauce + oil<\/strong> until smooth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oeuf-compote-huile.jpg\" alt=\"Egg, applesauce and oil\" class=\"wp-image-14248\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oeuf-compote-huile.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oeuf-compote-huile-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oeuf-compote-huile-768x347.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oeuf-compote-huile-340x153.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oeuf-compote-huile-585x264.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oeuf-compote-huile-500x226.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/ data-pin-title=\"Soft Applesauce Cakes for Baby (Dairy-Free)\" data-pin-description=\"Easy recipe for mini applesauce cakes for baby: soft, dairy-free, and ready in minutes! Perfect snack from 10 months old.\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Egg, applesauce and oil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Add the flour and baking soda, then <strong>mix just until combined<\/strong> so no flour remains visible.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ajout-farine-bicarbonate.jpg\" alt=\"Adding flour and baking soda\" class=\"wp-image-14247\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ajout-farine-bicarbonate.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ajout-farine-bicarbonate-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ajout-farine-bicarbonate-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ajout-farine-bicarbonate-340x146.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ajout-farine-bicarbonate-585x251.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ajout-farine-bicarbonate-500x214.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/ data-pin-title=\"Soft Applesauce Cakes for Baby (Dairy-Free)\" data-pin-description=\"Easy recipe for mini applesauce cakes for baby: soft, dairy-free, and ready in minutes! Perfect snack from 10 months old.\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding flour and baking soda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pate-gateau-compote-pour-bebe.jpg\" alt=\"Cake batter for baby applesauce cakes\" class=\"wp-image-14250\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pate-gateau-compote-pour-bebe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pate-gateau-compote-pour-bebe-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pate-gateau-compote-pour-bebe-768x343.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pate-gateau-compote-pour-bebe-340x152.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pate-gateau-compote-pour-bebe-585x261.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pate-gateau-compote-pour-bebe-500x223.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/ data-pin-title=\"Soft Applesauce Cakes for Baby (Dairy-Free)\" data-pin-description=\"Easy recipe for mini applesauce cakes for baby: soft, dairy-free, and ready in minutes! Perfect snack from 10 months old.\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cake batter for baby applesauce cakes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Check the texture: the batter should be <strong>soft, like thick muffin batter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Divide the batter into <strong>mini muffin or mini loaf silicone molds<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4a92ODZ\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4a92ODZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I love the mini loaf pans I\u2019ve been using for years!<\/a>) or lightly greased molds, filling them about 2\/3 full.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pate-gateau-compote-dans-moules.jpg\" alt=\"Silicone molds filled 2\/3 full with cake batter\" class=\"wp-image-14249\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pate-gateau-compote-dans-moules.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pate-gateau-compote-dans-moules-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pate-gateau-compote-dans-moules-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pate-gateau-compote-dans-moules-340x193.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pate-gateau-compote-dans-moules-585x331.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pate-gateau-compote-dans-moules-500x283.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/ data-pin-title=\"Soft Applesauce Cakes for Baby (Dairy-Free)\" data-pin-description=\"Easy recipe for mini applesauce cakes for baby: soft, dairy-free, and ready in minutes! Perfect snack from 10 months old.\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Silicone molds filled 2\/3 full with cake batter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Bake for about 12 minutes<\/strong> (depending on the molds and oven).<\/p>\n<p>Check for doneness: a knife inserted in the center should come out <strong>almost clean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before removing from the molds.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy, baby! &#x1f642;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why it\u2019s great for baby (and for you)<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Soft texture<\/strong>: the applesauce makes the cakes moist and tender, perfect for little hands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Naturally sweet flavor<\/strong>: perfect for a simple snack without added sugar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practical recipe<\/strong>: basic ingredients, quick prep and baking, and they store really well!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy to customize<\/strong>: just swap the applesauce flavor and you get a brand-new version &#x1f609;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/texture-moelleuse-gateau-compote-pour-bebe.jpg\" alt=\"Soft texture of baby applesauce cake\" class=\"wp-image-14252\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/texture-moelleuse-gateau-compote-pour-bebe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/texture-moelleuse-gateau-compote-pour-bebe-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/texture-moelleuse-gateau-compote-pour-bebe-768x391.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/texture-moelleuse-gateau-compote-pour-bebe-340x173.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/texture-moelleuse-gateau-compote-pour-bebe-585x298.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/texture-moelleuse-gateau-compote-pour-bebe-500x254.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/ data-pin-title=\"Soft Applesauce Cakes for Baby (Dairy-Free)\" data-pin-description=\"Easy recipe for mini applesauce cakes for baby: soft, dairy-free, and ready in minutes! Perfect snack from 10 months old.\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Soft texture of baby applesauce cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>At room temperature<\/strong>: 24 hours in an airtight container.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In the refrigerator<\/strong>: 3 days in a sealed container. (They stay soft.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezing<\/strong>: yes, up to 2 months.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I recommend freezing them <strong>flat on a tray first<\/strong> before transferring to a bag.<\/li>\n<li>To thaw: a few hours in the fridge or 1 hour at room temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770204820525\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">At what age can babies eat these applesauce cakes?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Generally, they can be offered <strong>from 10 months old<\/strong>, since they\u2019re considered a \u201csnack\/cake\u201d format and it also depends on each family\u2019s habits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770204830880\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What kind of applesauce should I use?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Ideally, use <strong>unsweetened applesauce<\/strong>. Apple and pear are the easiest flavors to start with. Apricot, peach, plum\u2026 also work well (just watch out for very runny applesauce, which will change the cake texture and may require adding more flour).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770204898334\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">The batter is too runny \/ too thick \u2014 what should I do?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Too runny: add <strong>1 to 2 tablespoons flour<\/strong>.<br \/>Too thick: add <strong>1 tablespoon water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770204928238\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I replace the baking soda?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Yes: use <strong>baking powder<\/strong> instead (same quantity). Both work well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770204943446\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How can I prevent the cakes from sticking to the molds?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Silicone molds usually work perfectly. Otherwise, lightly brush with oil or use mini paper liners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770204958321\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I make these cakes in a large cake pan?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Yes: use a loaf pan or cake pan, but the baking time will be longer (around <strong>30\u201340 minutes<\/strong> depending on the pan and oven). Test with a knife \u2014 it should come out clean when inserted into the center.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a super simple, quick, and especially ultra soft snack for baby? 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