I made this frozen birthday cake for my dog Oliver’s July birthday. The frozen layers kept him cool, and he licked the cake until it was a puddle.
Easy and Fun Frozen Dog Cake Recipe
This dog cake recipe makes a deliciously icy treat that will help keep your dog cool during warm weather. It features yogurt and mashed bananas, frozen into a cake shape, and is quick to prepare, taking about 10 minutes to assemble and a few hours to freeze.
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt or natural yogurt (no added sugar or sweeteners)
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (ensure it’s xylitol-free)
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots (optional)
- 1/4 cup blueberries or diced strawberries for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and peanut butter until smooth.
- Mix the Yogurt: Add the yogurt to the banana-peanut butter mixture, stirring well to combine. If you’re using shredded carrots, fold them in now.
- Form the Cake: Pour the mixture into a silicone cake mold or a bowl that can be inverted later. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle blueberries or diced strawberries on top for decoration.
- Freeze: Place the mold in the freezer for about 4 hours or until completely firm.
- Serve: Once set, remove the cake from the mold by gently pulling or inverting. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing and serving to your dog.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Freeze Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 150 kcal per slice (approximately)
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
I store the frozen cake in the freezer for up to a week. Oliver gets a small slice as a cooling treat, and the cake usually lasts us five days.
