I baked this blackberry banana cake for my dog Milo’s birthday last weekend. The blackberries stained the batter purple, and he ate the first piece before I could frost it.
You can even adapt this cake as a homemade dog food recipe or dog cake recipe, ensuring your pet enjoys a safe and delicious dessert. It’s easy to prepare, and the ingredients are wholesome and dog-friendly.
Delicious Blackberry Banana Cake for Dogs
This blackberry banana cake features a moist and flavorful blend of bananas and blackberries, resulting in a lush dessert that’s safe for dogs. The recipe takes around 45 minutes from start to finish and can be cut into fun shapes to make it more appealing for your canine companion.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, applesauce, honey (if using), oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the fresh blackberries.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Once cooled, you can slice and serve as a special treat for your dog.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
I keep the cake covered in the fridge for up to two days. Milo gets a small slice as a treat, and the cake usually lasts us two days.
