Description
This recipe is for a healthy, kid-friendly berry breakfast cake. It’s designed for busy parents looking for an easy, nutritious, and appealing meal for toddlers through elementary school-aged children, including tips for picky eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter or oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Gently fold in the mixed berries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve. This cake is delicious warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For picky eaters, try using just one type of berry they already like, or mix in a small amount of a new berry.
- You can make this cake ahead of time and store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This cake also freezes well. Wrap individual slices in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 1 month.
- Leo loves this with a dollop of yogurt, and Mia prefers it plain, so offer toppings based on your child’s preference!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg