Apple Banana Layer Cake Dogs Will Celebrate

I baked this apple banana layer cake for my dog Oliver’s birthday last weekend. The apples and bananas made the cake sweet, and he ate the first piece without hesitation.

Celebratory Layer Cake for Dogs

This Apple Banana Layer Cake for Dogs features moist layers flavored with apples and bananas, topped with a creamy yogurt frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour to prepare, making it a perfect choice for special celebrations.

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 ripe banana mashed
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup honey (optional)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup chopped apples (no seeds)
• 1 cup plain yogurt for frosting
• 2 tablespoons honey (for frosting, optional)
• Chopped apple slices for decoration (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the applesauce, mashed banana, peanut butter, honey, and eggs until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples.
5. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool the Cake: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Frosting: In a bowl, mix the plain yogurt and honey (if using) until smooth.
8. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of yogurt frosting on top, and add the second layer of cake. Frost the top and sides with the remaining yogurt frosting.
9. Decorate: Optionally, decorate with chopped apple slices on top before serving to your dog. Cut into slices and serve as a special reward.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 8 slices
• Calories: 150 kcal per slice (approx.)
• Fat: 7g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 18g

I keep the cake covered in the fridge for up to two days. Oliver gets a small slice as a treat, and the cake usually lasts us two days.