I baked this cottage cheese berry celebration cake for my dog Oliver’s birthday last month. The cottage cheese frosting made the cake creamy, and he licked the spoon before I could frost it.
Homemade Cake Recipe for Dogs
This dog-friendly cake combines creamy cottage cheese with the natural sweetness of berries, creating a treat that’s moist and flavorful. The recipe takes around 30 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 8 dogs, making it perfect for gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup berries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, whole wheat flour, blueberries, strawberries, applesauce, egg, and honey. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour into Pan: Transfer the batter into the greased cake pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare Frosting: In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt until smooth for the frosting.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake is cool, spread the Greek yogurt frosting on top and decorate with additional berries.
- Serve: Cut into slices suitable for your dog and serve as a special treat.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-40 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 servings
- Calories: 150kcal (approximate per serving)
- Fat: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
I keep the cake covered in the fridge for up to two days. Oliver gets a small slice as a treat, and the cake usually lasts us two days.
