sweet potato cake for dogs
A soft, flavorful sweet potato cake for dogs made with wholesome ingredients. Grain-free option included. Perfect for birthdays or pet celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 1 small dog cake (6-inch)
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Dog-Friendly
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup mashed sweet potato (cooked and cooled)
2 eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
2 tbsp xylitol-free peanut butter
1/2 cup oat flour (or coconut flour)
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (for frosting)
1 tbsp peanut butter or banana (for frosting)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 6-inch cake pan.
- 2. Mix sweet potato, eggs, applesauce, and peanut butter in a bowl.
- 3. Stir in flour and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
- 4. Pour batter into the cake pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- 5. Let cool completely before frosting.
- 6. Mix yogurt and peanut butter (or banana) for frosting.
- 7. Spread frosting on cooled cake. Decorate if desired.
- 8. Store leftovers in fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are xylitol-free and dog-safe.
Use coconut flour for a grain-free option but adjust quantities.
You can frost with mashed banana if dairy-sensitive.
Always introduce new treats gradually.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6th of cake)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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