I baked this sweet potato berry cake for my dog Luna’s birthday last weekend. The berries burst into the sweet potato, and she ate the first piece without hesitation.

The recipe is straightforward and allows you to treat your dog with a tasty cake while knowing exactly what goes into it. It serves as a fantastic dog cake recipe to celebrate birthdays or milestones.

Easy Sweet Potato Berry Cake for Dogs

Sweet Potato Berry Cake for dogs, topped with berries and yogurt, on a wooden table with a dog looking at it.

This dog-friendly cake is made with mashed sweet potatoes, fresh berries, and whole wheat flour, creating a moist and flavorful dessert that dogs will love. The recipe takes about 60 minutes from start to finish and serves 8 dog-friendly slices.

Ingredients

1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup milk or water
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
1 egg
Optional: 1 tablespoon honey (for non-diabetic dogs)

Instructions

Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan with non-stick spray.
Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, applesauce, milk (or water), and egg, and mix until smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour and baking powder.
Combine Specified Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the mixed berries gently.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before serving. You can frost it with dog-friendly yogurt if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes

Nutrition Information

Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 150 kcal per slice
Fat: 3g
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 25g

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.