I baked this pumpkin apple cake for my dog Milo’s October birthday. The pumpkin and apple made the kitchen smell like fall, and he sat by the oven until it was done.
Easy Pumpkin Apple Dog Cake Recipe
This dog-friendly cake combines the natural sweetness of apples with the health benefits of pumpkin, creating a moist and flavorful treat. The recipe takes about 35 minutes to prepare and bake, and it yields a cake that serves multiple dogs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pureed pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (optional for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, applesauce, eggs, and vegetable oil (or additional applesauce) until well blended.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined. The batter will be thick.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Frosting (Optional): If using, mix peanut butter with a little warm water to thin it out and spread it over the cooled cake before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 servings
- Calories: 150kcal (per slice, varies based on frosting)
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
I keep the cake covered in the fridge for up to three days. Milo gets a small slice as a treat, and the cake usually lasts us four days.
