Cottage Cheese Banana Cake That’s Creamy and Soft

I baked this cottage cheese banana cake for my dog Luna’s birthday last weekend. The cottage cheese made the cake creamy, and she licked the mixing bowl clean before I could wash it.

This cake can easily be adjusted to be a homemade dog food recipe or a specific dog cake recipe by excluding any sweeteners and using dog-friendly ingredients. Additionally, it’s a wonderful way to incorporate Cottage Cheese Banana Cake for Dogs into your pet’s diet.

Healthy Cottage Cheese Banana Cake

This cake features a moist and fluffy texture, thanks to the combination of ripe bananas and cottage cheese. It takes approximately 45 minutes to prepare and bake, serving 8 people, making it a versatile recipe for both humans and dogs.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional for dogs, substitute with unsweetened applesauce)
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened peanut butter (optional for dogs)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, cottage cheese, honey (if using), oil, and peanut butter (if using). Mix until well blended.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve as a treat for yourself or your dog.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 8 slices
• Calories: 180kcal
• Fat: 6g
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 27g

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.