Blueberry Oats Birthday Cake for Dogs
Bake a wholesome Blueberry Oats Birthday Cake for Dogs with oats, blueberries, banana, applesauce, and peanut butter—simple and nutritious.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl (medium)
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Blender or food processor (optional, for smoother texture)
- Fork or potato masher
- Rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
- 6–8 inch round cake pan or square pan
- Parchment paper or nonstick spray
- Oven
- Cooling rack (optional but helpful)
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats old-fashioned oats work best
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana mashed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter unsweetened, no xylitol
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup water or unsalted bone broth
Add-Ins
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Optional Doggy Frosting
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt unsweetened, low-fat
- 1 –2 tablespoons peanut butter
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Step 2: Prepare the Oats
- If you want a smoother cake, blend the oats into a coarse flour. If your dog loves texture, leave them whole.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Add the egg, peanut butter, applesauce, and water (or broth). Mix until creamy.
Step 4: Combine
- Add the oats and baking powder to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
Step 5: Fold in Blueberries
- Carefully fold in the blueberries so they don’t burst too much.
Step 6: Bake
- Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Step 7: Cool
- Let the cake cool completely before serving or frosting.