I baked this lamb sweet potato celebration cake for my dog Luna’s birthday last weekend. The lamb and sweet potato made the cake hearty, and she ate the first piece without hesitation.
Delicious and Nutritious Dog Cake Recipe
This cake combines ground lamb, mashed sweet potatoes, and oat flour for a hearty treat that dogs will love. It takes approximately 1 hour to prepare and bake, making it a simple option for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ground lamb
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (cooked and cooled)
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup chicken or beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small cake pan.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, mashed sweet potatoes, oat flour, egg, applesauce, broth, olive oil, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. You can serve it plain or decorate it with a low-fat yogurt frosting for a special touch.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 150kcal per slice
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
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.
