I baked this chicken apple celebration cake for my dog Oliver’s birthday last weekend. The apples sweetened the chicken, and he ate the first piece without hesitation.

Delicious and Nutritious Dog Cake Recipe

A homemade dog cake for dogs made with chicken and apple, topped with yogurt frosting and dog treats, on a festive plate.

This Chicken Apple Celebration Cake features a moist, flavorful batter made with chicken, apples, and dog-friendly ingredients. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, yielding a lovely cake that serves multiple pups.

Ingredients

1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Frosting: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or peanut butter (for decoration)

Instructions

Prepare the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, and cinnamon if using.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the shredded chicken, applesauce, honey, chicken broth, and egg until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely.
Decorate: Once cooled, spread plain Greek yogurt or peanut butter on top for frosting, and add treats or decorations if desired.
Serve: Slice and serve a piece to your dog, making sure to store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Nutrition Information

Servings: 8 servings for dogs
Calories: Varies by portion size
Fat: Varies by ingredients
Protein: Varies by ingredients
Carbohydrates: Varies by ingredients

I store the cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Oliver gets a small slice as a treat, and the cake usually lasts us four days.