I don’t know about you, but I don’t need a reason to spoil my dogs.
It’s especially fun to make their birthday or adoption day extra special!
So I’ll show you how to make a doggie cake.
This dog-friendly cake recipe is always a crowd-pleaser with my pack, and I’m sure your canine companion will love it too.
Buying your pup a special gift or a store-bought snack is a great option, but I enjoy making my pets a homemade treat.
I can use some of their favorite ingredients to ensure they get a treat I know they’ll love.
If beef isn’t your pup’s favorite flavor, no worries! You could use ground chicken, turkey, venison, or any other protein source your dog enjoys.
If carrots and peas aren’t appealing to your pup, try using green beans, broccoli, or pumpkin instead.
There are many dog-friendly substitutions that you could use to make this cake recipe suitable for your dog.
Dog-Friendly Cake Recipe with Beef
When making a dog-friendly cake, you must find a recipe with nutritious, healthy, and safe ingredients.
When learning how to make a doggie cake or just making any dog cake, shop for the necessary ingredients, and use organic, natural ingredients.
Recipe: Dog Friendly Cake with Beef
You can feed your dog a small piece of this cake as a treat. Just remember that it will add extra calories to your pet’s diet. You should only feed your pooch one small piece per day, and ideally, only on special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
- Category: Dog Cake
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Dog Treats
Cake
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup peas
Frosting
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup water
- peas & shredded carrots for decoration
Preheat your oven to 350˚F.
Mix the beef, egg, oats, carrots and peas in a bowl. Grease a loaf pan with coconut oil. Once thoroughly combined, place the beef mixture into the loaf pan. Bake the cake in the 350˚ oven for 35 minutes.
While the cake is baking, mix water into the peanut butter until you get the desired consistency that you want for the frosting. Once the cake has cooled, frost it and use some peas and shredded carrots to decorate it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 221
- Sugar: 2.7 g
- Sodium: 132 mg
- Fat: 13.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18.1 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg
For More Information
We publish many homemade dog food and treats recipes every month.
For more recipes, pet food cooking tips and advice, see our “Recipes” section.
If you’re new to home cooked dog food subject, I recommend you read more about “How Much To Feed” to understand serving sizes, “What Supplements To Use” to create well-balanced meals, and “How To Store” for tips on simple and easy homemade dog food storing in a fridge or a freezer.
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