Can I use different fruit?

Sure! Feel free to switch out or add to the strawberries with any other dog-friendly fruit . For example, blueberries, applesauce, and smashed bananas all work great.

Can I add peanut butter to the frosting?

Sure! Feel free to spread natural peanut butter without any added ingredients between the cake layers, or mix it into the frosting. You could also add a topping of peanuts for extra crunch!

How long does this recipe last?

Stored in an airtight container, this dog cake recipe will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Healthy Dog Cake Recipe (Gluten-Free)

Description

Make this grain-free healthy dog cake recipe with simple ingredients for a sweet treat that shows your furry friend just how much you care!

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cup (250 grams) chickpea flour (*see notes for substitutes)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup naturally refined coconut oil, liquid (or olive oil)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2/3 cup mashed strawberries, divided (1/3 cup to be used to garnish or mixed with frosting)
1 Tablespoon honey, optional
1 cup unsweetened almond milk or organic 2% milk

Toppings

1 cup plain Greek yogurt or chilled coconut cream with 1 Tablespoon honey

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Instructions

Preheat oven 350F. Line a small round cake tin (7 inches) with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, sift the chickpea flour, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda together. In another bowl, whisk the milk, oil and apple cider vinegar.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold in 1/3 cup mashed strawberries and honey, if using. Pour into cake tin. Bake for 30 minutes or until center comes out clean with toothpick.
Let the cake cool then place in fridge to set for 30 minutes. While cake is chilling, make the frosting.
Whisk together plain Greek yogurt and honey, if using.
Slice cake in half to create two tiers (optional). Spread about 1/2 cup or less whipped Greek yogurt between each cake and stack the cakes gently on top of each other. Spread the rest of the yogurt frosting on top and garnish with leftover mashed strawberries.

Notes

Substitute Tips – 250 grams oat flour may be substituted if your pup can handle grain
Assembling Tips – This may be made into a sheet pan cake or one-tier cake. Adjust baking times if needed. Check the status of the cake at 20 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American