Blueberry cake is a soft and flavorful homemade dessert layered with creamy yogurt frosting and topped with juicy blueberries. This adorable cake is made with wholesome ingredients and no added sugar, making it a fun way to celebrate your pup with something special.
The cake has a tender texture from oats and applesauce, while the blueberries add bursts of fruity flavor throughout each layer. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, gotcha day, or another special occasion, this homemade dog cake is a sweet way to spoil your furry friend.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Making a homemade dessert treat for your dog is such a fun and rewarding experience, and seeing your pup enjoy every bite makes it even better. There are so many reasons this recipe will become a favorite.
Easy to Make – Just stir, bake, and frost. No mixer required.
Wholesome Ingredients – This cake is made with simple ingredients you can feel good about serving your dog.
No Added Sugar or Sweeteners – Dogs don’t need sugar, and this cake gets its natural sweetness from applesauce and blueberries.
Simple to Customize – You can swap ingredients to fit your dog’s dietary needs or taste preferences.
Economical – This homemade cake is much more affordable than boutique dog bakery cakes, and more fun too.
Perfect for Special Occasions – Whether it’s a birthday, gotcha day, or holiday, this homemade cake makes the day feel extra special.
Ingredients and What They Bring to the Cake
This homemade blueberry cake uses wholesome ingredients that come together to create a soft and flavorful dessert for dogs.
- Oat flour – Forms the base of the cake and is easily digestible by dogs.
- Old-fashioned oats – Add texture and fiber.
- Baking powder – Helps the cake rise slightly for a lighter texture.
- Baking soda – Also helps the cake rise.
- Water – Adds moisture to the batter.
- Unsweetened applesauce – Adds natural sweetness and moisture.
- Egg – Helps bind the ingredients together.
- Coconut oil – Adds healthy fats and richness.
- Blueberries – Add fruity flavor and natural sweetness.
- Plain Greek yogurt – Creates a creamy topping for the cake layers.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
There are a few important things to keep in mind when making this recipe, along with some easy swaps.
Blueberries can be swapped with raspberries or chopped strawberries.
Applesauce can be substituted with mashed banana or plain pumpkin puree.
Baking soda and baking powder are safe for dogs in small amounts. Source: Petco
You can make oat flour by blending old-fashioned rolled oats in a blender or food processor until it has a flour consistency. One cup of oats makes about ¾ cup of flour.
You can substitute oat flour with brown rice flour, all-purpose flour, or a 50-50 combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flour. Because whole wheat flour is denser, it’s not a good substitute to use by itself. Flour substitutes may affect the batter, so start with less and add as needed.
Equipment Needed
You likely have the kitchen items you need to make the cake batter. For baking the cake, you’ll need small 4-inch springform pans or 4-inch cake pans. Or see the recipe variations section below for alternate cake sizes.
How to Make Blueberry Cake for Dogs
Making this homemade dog cake is simple and comes together with just a few mixing and baking steps. Here’s what to do:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease three 4-inch springform or cake pans with coconut oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, oats, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, egg, applesauce, and coconut oil until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Gently fold blueberries into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Allow the cake layers to cool completely in the pans before removing them.
- Spread Greek yogurt on top of each layer and stack them.
- Sprinkle the remaining blueberries on top of the cake.
Recipe Variations
There are a couple of easy ways to customize this cake depending on the pans you have or the style of dessert you want to make.
One Layer Cake – No 4-inch pans? No problem! Use an 8 or 9-inch round cake pan instead. Baking time may be different.
Blueberry Pupcakes – Want to make cupcakes? Use a regular muffin pan and bake for about 15 minutes. For mini cupcakes, reduce bake time to about 10 minutes.
How to Store the Cake and How Long It Lasts
Wrap the cake with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep for up to 5 days. Keep in mind that the yogurt may soak into the cake a bit over time.
For longer storage, freeze the cake for up to 3 months. It is best to freeze the layers without the yogurt topping. Wrap the cake in a layer of plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and top with yogurt before serving.
Can people eat this cake?
Yes, they sure can! All the ingredients are safe for human consumption. It’s great for those watching their sugar intake. Give it a try and see if you like it.
More Cakes to Make for Your Dog
Because there’s nothing like being spoiled with a yummy dessert.
Find lots of easy dog dessert recipes right here on Spoiled Hounds!
Blueberry Cake for Dogs
Ingredients
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3/4 cup blueberries divided use
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease three 4-inch springform or cake pans with coconut oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, oats, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, combine the water, egg, applesauce, and coconut oil until well-blended.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- Add 1/2 cup blueberries and gently stir them into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Allow the cake layers to cool completely in the pans then remove them from the pan.
- Spread ¼ cup of Greek yogurt on top of each layer. Stack the layers. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of blueberries on top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving Amount
Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories. Consult your vet if you are unsure of the portion size for your dog.
If your dog hasn’t had any of these ingredients before, start with a small piece to make sure they don’t have any allergies, sensitivities, or adverse reactions.
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