I baked this berry patch birthday cake for my dog Luna’s birthday last weekend. The berries made the cake colorful, and she ate the first piece before I could take a photo.
This dog cake recipe combines fresh berries and dog-friendly ingredients to create a delicious cake that’s safe for your dog to enjoy on their birthday. It’s simple to prepare and sure to make your pet’s celebration memorable.
Delicious Berry Patch Cake for Your Dog
This Berry Patch Birthday Cake features a moist and fluffy base made with dog-friendly ingredients and topped with a creamy yogurt frosting. The recipe is quick and easy, taking approximately 1 hour to prepare and bake, serving around 8 servings for your four-legged friend.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (unsweetened and xylitol-free)
- 1/2 cup mashed bananas
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup plain yogurt (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, omit for dogs under 1 year)
- Additional berries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 6-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and rolled oats.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine applesauce, peanut butter, mashed bananas, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until fully combined. Gently fold in the mixed berries.
- Bake: Divide the batter equally into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: In a small bowl, mix plain yogurt and honey, if using, until smooth.
- Assemble: Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of yogurt frosting on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate: Use additional berries to decorate the top of the cake as desired.
- Serve: Allow your dog to enjoy their special birthday cake and watch them delight in this tasty treat!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 servings
- Calories: 120kcal (per slice)
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
I store the cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Luna gets a small slice as a treat, and the cake usually lasts us two days.
