I baked this blueberry pumpkin layer cake for my dog Luna’s birthday last weekend. The blueberries burst into the pumpkin, and she ate the first piece without hesitation.
Delicious and Nutritious Dog Cake Recipe
This layer cake features moist pumpkin layers filled with a blueberry frosting that is safe and healthy for dogs. The recipe takes approximately 1 hour to prepare and bake, yielding a cake that can serve multiple doggy guests at a party.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/4 cup honey (optional for sweetness)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup yogurt or peanut butter for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, apple sauce, melted coconut oil, honey, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the blueberries.
- Bake: Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the Cake: Once cooled, spread yogurt or peanut butter between the layers and on top of the cake to serve as frosting.
- Serve: Cut into slices and serve to your furry friend. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 servings (depends on dog size)
- Calories: Calculated per slice varies
- Fat: Varies based on ingredients
- Protein: Varies based on ingredients
- Carbohydrates: Varies based on ingredients
I keep the cake covered in the fridge for up to two days. Luna gets a small slice as a treat, and the cake usually lasts us two days.
