I made this chicken harvest cake for my dog Luna’s October birthday. The chicken and fall vegetables made the kitchen smell like a cozy dinner, and she ate the first piece without hesitation.
Delicious Chicken Harvest Cake for Dogs
The Chicken Harvest Cake is made with wholesome chicken, pumpkin, and oats to provide a tasty and nutritious cake for your dog. This recipe takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, and it serves 8 dog-friendly slices.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (optional, for frosting)
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (optional, for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. In another bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, shredded chicken, chicken broth, and eggs. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in the rolled oats.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frosting (Optional): If desired, mix the peanut butter and yogurt together to create a frosting. Once the cake is fully cool, spread the frosting on top.
- Serve: Cut into slices and serve to your dog on special occasions or as a treat!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 150 per slice (approx.)
I store the cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Luna gets a small slice as a treat, and the cake usually lasts us four days.
